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Chapter 11

Devon walked up to Cory's bedroom and sucked his lip, he hated seeing his little brother sad. As much as he got in with Ariella and he would never say his thoughts loud, but Cory was more then a brother to him but one of his best friends. Devon tapped on his door, sighing when there was no answer he just pushed the door open, his heart breaking when he saw Cory curled up on his bed. "Cory." He breathed, he rushed over to him and sat on the edge of his bed, it didn't take more then a second for Cory to move so he was curled up on his lap. "It's okay." Devon whispered playing with his hair. "Whatever it is it will be okay."

"I hate school!" Cory sobbed out a few minutes later. Devon's heart clenched, was this how his dad's felt when he came home crying because of school? Did they feel as useless as he did right now?

"What happened?" Devon asked softly.

"They're so mean." Cory sighed sitting up and wiping his eyes quickly.

"Who's mean?" Devon frowned.

"Jack and Ryan." Cory groaned.

"I thought they were your best friends?" Devon asked softly. Since Cory first started school the three of them had been together, not as inseparable as he knew himself and James had been but they had been a tight little group.

"Not any more." Cory sighed. "They didn't invite me to the theme park at the weekend."

"Oh honey." Devon whispered wrapping his arms around him. "Did they say why?"

"Because it's their Mom's going together." Cory mumbled. "And because we don't have a Mom I can't go."

"You can go to the theme park, we don't have a Mom because we have something so much better." Devon promised.

"Dads?" Cory whispered.

"Dads." Devon nodded stroking his hair. "Did you and your friends have a falling out or are you just a bit mad at them?"

"Just a bit mad." Cory admitted.

"I'm sure they didn't mean to not include you, I'll ask Dad if I can take you?"

"You'll come with me to the theme park!" Cory squealed.

"If I'm allowed, if not I'm sure they will take us all. And maybe even Jack and Ryan too."

"Can you ask them now?" Cory asked. Devon nodded his head with a smile.

"Come down for dinner."

"Okay." Cory smiled. He stood up and watched his big brother do the same, once they were round the same side he rushed over and wrapped his arms around him. "I love you Dev."

"Love you too little man." Devon smiled rubbing his back softly.

"Good. I saw James today." Cory said quietly.

"Oh?" Devon whispered.

"He was fighting." Cory said shaking his head. "I think he was loosing too."

"Who was he fighting with?" Devon asked, not liking the way his heart ached at the thought of James fighting.

"Some older boys from your school." Cory shrugged. "I think the football players."

"Oh, okay." Devon whispered. "Come on, let's go and eat." Cory nodded and rushed downstairs.

"Hey, how are you feeling?" Kurt asked when he saw Cory rush downstairs.

"I'm okay, I had a fight with Jack and Ryan, but I'm okay now." Cory nodded looking up at Devon with a blinding smile.

"Okay, as long as it's all okay now?" Kurt said double checking.

"Should be." Cory nodded.

"Cory was upset because he thinks he hasn't got anyone to take him to the theme park at the weekend, Jack and Ryan are going. I said if it's okay I can take him?" Devon smiled.

"You wouldn't mind taking him?" Blaine said from the doorway.

"No, I wouldn't mind. I'd probably have a good time." Devon smiled.

"That sounds like a nice idea, maybe next month we can all go?" Kurt suggested.

"Sounds good. I'd take you this weekend but I've got exams to mark." Blaine pouted.

"It's okay." Devon smiled. "We'd have a nice time won't we?"

"Yes. And we can meet Jack and Ryan." Cory nodded.

"We'll see." Devon smiled and grabbed Cory's dinner from under the stove and setting it in front of him. "What do you say?" Devon frowned as Cory started to eat.

"Oh yeah thanks." He chuckled.

Devon rolled his eyes and turned to his dads. "Can you ring Jack's Mom and asked if we could join them?"

"Sure." Kurt nodded.

"I'm going to do some work." Devon said and walked up to his bedroom. He shut the door and grabbed his phone, opening up a text he had.

I'm bored! A. x

Devon rolled his eyes at the text but smiled happily. Bless! I'm about to do some work. Lucky me. Told Cory I would take him to the theme park on Saturday, care to join me? X

Are you asking me on a date? With your brother as a supervisor? ;) x

Devon stared at the text confused, he hadn't meant it to come across as him asking him out, what if Alex thought he meant it and said yes? Devon shook his head and sucked his lip, not knowing what to say. His phone beeped again. I was only joking about the date. I know we flirt, and I know how you feel about James. I had someone too back home, and as much as I think you're pretty darn adorable, I think friends is what we both should be right now? Sorry if my text upset you...

You didn't upset me, I just didn't know what to say. But I agree. Friends sounds good. But what do you say?

I say I'm there! A

Good. My brother's friends didn't think he could go because they're going with their Mom's, and because Cory doesn't have a Mom they left him out.

Is he okay?

Yeah, I think so. He doesn't really get upset for very long. It's not in his nature.

That's good. :) How are you doing?

I'm okay I think. Cory told me he saw James having a fight with some footballers,now all I can think of is that.

You really love him?

Yeah, I don't know why, but I really do.

Devon sighed as he sent the last text. He really did love him, as much as he hurt him and as much as he wished he didn't, he couldn't help but think about him. He couldn't help but wish James was close all the time so that he could hold and cuddle him.

It's because you have a big heart. Why don't you phone him? Ask if he's okay? Let him know that even though how he has been acting is unacceptable but you are there for him. If he's fighting with them then it must mean he's pulling away from them. Show him you're still there for him.

I'm scared of being hurt again.

I know, but he's probably scared too. Not to mention he loves you and not talking to you at the moment so he's probably very miserable.

I doubt he's miserable because he's not talking to me.

Don't sell yourself short, you're an amazing person to talk to. Phone him. I'm going to help my mom with chores, so I'll text you later. X

Thanks Lex x

Devon sucked his lip as he laid back on the bed, should he ring James? It would only do his head in if he didn't, he'd spend all night wondering if he was okay. He took a deep breath and grabbed his phone.