Chapter 14

It's been three weeks after making the track team, and BB couldn't be happier. BB has almost became the complete opposite of what he was when he first came to Houston. Evan even helped him get a job at the grocery store where they first met. After work one night, BB was doing homework when he got a text message. BB was surprised to see that it was from Colby.

I heard the news from Uncle Mike. Congrats lil bro. BB smirks after reading the message. "Leave it to Colby to randomly send compliments." BB thought as he replied.

Thanks. How's football season?

Good. UNDEFEATED. Speaking of that...guess who's gonna be in Houston this weekend?

Really? You're finally playing in Texas? That's awesome!

I know. Was wondering if you wanted to hang out with me Sunday? You know brother time?

Sure...dad won't be around will he?

No. He said he had to work.

By work he means he doesn't want to be w/n 3 counties of me.

Don't beat yourself up. He's kinda distant from me too now. So I'll see you Sunday?

Yep. See you then. BB replied before putting up his phone. "Dad's probably never going to forgive me for all this. Why am I still thinking about that? Fuck. I thought I was past all this. You have moved on Blaine! Keep going further." BB thought turning off the light and going to sleep. Sunday came around as BB, Kaitlyn, and Seth were in the backyard. Kaitlyn was working on her tan and Seth was teaching BB helpful tips...as in learning how to fight and defend himself.

"OK. Now remember to not put your thumb inside your fist and throw your punch like this and that would cause max damage. You might also want to consider cutting your hair because you don't want your attacker to pull you down by the hair." Seth says instructing BB as Kaitlyn starts laughing almost hysterically. Seth and BB look over to Kaitlyn wondering what's so funny.

"Blaine cut his hair? You have a better chance of winning the lottery. Blaine won't cut his hair for anything. Believe me I've tried." Kaitlyn said going back to tanning. Seth looks back to BB and shrugs.

"I can't say I blame him. I mean it does look good if a guy can pull it off." Seth said touching his ponytail. Kaitlyn started making gagging sounds after hearing that. Moments later, Cheryl came into the backyard.

"Hey kids. Blaine, there's someone here for you." Cheryl said. The teens follow Cheryl into the house and into the living room where Mike is seen talking to Colby. Mike looks up and points over to BB, getting Colby's attention. Colby looks over to his brother and gets a big smile on his face. Colby runs over to BB and picks him up into a hug. Cheryl takes the moment to take a picture of the two brothers. Colby lets go of BB and walks over to Kaitlyn and gives her a hug.

"How's little Katie doing? You've grown since I last saw you." Colby said. Kaitlyn rolls her eyes.

"I'm good. You would have seen me at New Year's if you weren't busy with football." Kaitlyn says before laughing. Colby puts his hands up in mock surrender. Colby looks over Kaitlyn and BB to Seth and wonders who he is. Kaitlyn sees the confusion and walks over them.

"Colby, this is my boyfriend Seth. Seth, this is Blaine's brother Colby." Kaitlyn says as Colby and Seth shake hands and exchange hellos. Colby walks over to BB and they both start walking towards the door. Mike walks over and opens the door for them.

"You two will be back to eat dinner with us, right?" Mike asks.

"Don't worry we will." Colby smiles as him and BB say goodbye and walk towards Colby's car. After leaving the house, BB and Colby go to random places around Houston. BB and Colby talk here and there, but the two are sitting in a parking lot after getting ice cream before they really started talking.

"I forgot how much fun you could be sometimes, squirt." Colby says taking a bite of ice cream.

"I could say the same thing to you, asshat. You know, I'm trying to stay away from this shit for track team and you ruined it. Not that I'm complaining." BB laughs. Colby rolls his eyes.

"Like you need to lose weight to stay aerodynamic, fucker. You were the one who could eat like a pig and still stay scrawny. So I don't wanna hear it. Anyways, how's Houston been?" Colby asks.

"It's been great. I've made friends here. I have a job. I'm happy and I mean actually happy. I haven't felt this way in a long time." BB said. Colby nods.

"I understand and I am happy for you. Actually more than happy...more like proud. You took the one step that I was always afraid to take because I always scared of the consequences." Colby said staring into the distance. BB looks at his older brother confused.

"Afraid? What are you talking about...wait...NO WAY! Seriously? To you too?" BB asks stunned. Colby nods still staring off.

"Yep. It happened to me too. Though it never got as bad as it got with you because I eventually did as he said. I got lucky that I found football to be an enjoyable experience because I don't even want to imagine what would have happened if rebelled like you did." Colby said with emotion in his voice.

"I don't get it. How come you and dad always seemed so happy together. I mean he went to your games and appeared on that ESPN interview. He always put you so high on a pedestal compared to me because you were popular, good looking, and the football star." BB asked.

"For a while after all this ended with me, I was happy to have him come to the games; then when the stuff started with you, it brought back memories of what I went through. I thought about stopping him, but after finding out what he did to you for simply leaving, I can see what would have happened to me. I was putting on " Colby said looking down to the floorboard.

"Why didn't you tell anybody? We could have saved years of pain and heartache. I wouldn't have had to go through what he did to me. Wait! You said you couldn't imagine dad doing something like this to me! You bastard! For months, I lived in fear wondering if he would show up at the door or even if I would ever move on from all this fucking shit. You self-centered prick!" BB said raising his voice.

"Damn it, Blaine, don't you think I know that? When I found out what he did to you here, I couldn't believe it. I wondered for weeks what would have happened if I would have said something. That's why it took so long to apologize for spilling the beans to dad. This one of the biggest things I regret in my life and I'm sorry! I'm so sorry. I'm so..." Colby said breaking down. BB's heart broke after finding out his brother's revelation. BB started crying as well as he leaned over to hug his older brother. Neither one said anything for a while, but both brothers knew that this was a huge step in the right direction in recovery for the both of them. After a while of hugging, BB let go and looked Colby in the eye.

"When did he start...you know...doing that to you?" BB said removing his glasses and wiping his eyes.

"About the same age he started with you. You know that scar I had by my left temple for months when we were younger? That was from him." Colby said blowing his nose into a napkin.

"You told me that was from being beat up at school." BB said as Colby shook his head.

"Nope. Him. One reason I didn't tell anybody because like you I was hoping that it would get better. Graduating and moving into the dorms was the best thing for me. I got time away from him and to clear my head. I didn't tell you because I hoped it would protect you. It turns out I was wrong. Instead of protecting you by becoming the football player, I became the star and things got worse for you. So much for me being the "golden child." Believe me when I say that I am extremely sorry for never being open about this." Colby said with emotion still in his eyes. BB nods to Colby.

"Even though you can be a dimwit and be the biggest pain in my ass, I forgive you. So does that mean the times you miss parties and dinners with family for football..." BB started to ask before being cut off by Colby.

"Exactly. So I wouldn't have to see him. But some of those times were for football. Don't tell anybody, but me and Justin got an apartment and we moved in a month ago. I have yet to tell dad the address." Colby said. BB rolled his eyes.

"How is dad?" BB asked. He didn't want to ask, but something inside him needed to know.

"Ever since you moved out, he has become more distant. I mean I bet he's out with his occasional fuck buddies and getting shitfaced. Honestly, I've been worried about him ever since he told me what he did to you at Uncle Mike's. I just hope he isn't going into a downward spiral and that he seeks help." Colby said. BB didn't say anything, but he did nod.

"Blaine, before we get out of this little revelation crying party, you need to hear this. Even though we have had our moments where we flat out hated each other, we have always attempted to have each others backs. You are a pretty awesome brother and I love you." Colby said smiling. BB smiles back.

"You can be pretty insensitive or narcissistic and also a big dumbass, but after hearing everything today, I realized our brotherly bond is stronger than either of us will ever admit. Because neither of us will probably say this to each other in public, we might as well say it now. You're a pretty cool brother and I love you too." BB replies as the two brothers hug again. Colby kisses the temple of his baby brother and whispers "I'm proud and Mom is proud. Don't let anybody tell you differently." BB smiles as they let go and Colby starts the car and leaves the parking lot. About an hour later, Colby and BB return to Mike and Cheryl's house for dinner. They arrive just in time to start eating as everyone, including Seth, are all sitting at the table.

"So did you two have a pretty good time?" Mike asks. Colby and BB look at each other than to Mike as they both nod.

"Very good. Better than you probably would think." BB said taking a bite of spaghetti. Colby smiles.

"Exactly. I remembered why I miss having this little nerd around." Colby said as Mike and Cheryl chuckle. For the rest of dinner, everybody conversed and talked about random topics including BB's first track meet, the football game that Seth scored three touchdowns, or Colby's team still being undefeated. After talking for a while, the dishes were done and Colby announced that he should get going. Mike walked Colby to the door.

"Stop being a stranger. We enjoying see you too, you know." Mike says.

"I promise. It was really good seeing you guys." Colby said hugging Mike and Cheryl. As Colby was walking out the door, BB stopped him.

"Let me walk you to the car." BB said. Colby raised an eyebrow wondering what was up, but he agreed. After the door was closed, Colby turned to BB.

"Alright, what's the deal? Something is up." Colby said.

"Yeah...you're right. I just had to ask your advice on something. You see there is this girl in school..." BB said getting cut off.

"And you kind of like her and want to ask her out? Aww...little Brandon has a crush on a girl." Colby said grabbing BB and giving him a noogie. BB finally manages to get his head free.

"Ugh. Asshole. Anyways here's a picture of her." BB said pulling out his phone and showing Colby the picture of Madison she has on Facebook.

"She pretty cute. You got your taste in girls from me you know." Colby said laughing. BB rolled his eyes

"Anyways, what do you think I should do? Should I take a chance or should I just forget about it because I'm probably out of her league?" BB asks.

"First off, having no confidence is usually a huge turn off for girls. You need to work on that! Second, you have a lot to offer this girl. I mean you're smart, on the track team with her, good looking...which again...got from me. Finally, as for if you should ask this girl out, you will never know until you try. So I say go for it. What have you got to lose? She says no? Big deal, you didn't lose anything." Colby said.

"Thanks. I really appreciate the help. Sucks you have to leave." BB says hugging his brother before Colby gets in his car.

"I know right? And I was actually having a decent time. If you have any other questions or need advice, feel free to call or text me, OK?" Colby asks.

"I will. Could you do something for me? Stop playing so dumb! Some girls actually like a guy with a brain instead of a body. So show people you're smart and stop being a dumbass." BB says. Colby flips BB off and starts his car.

"Always so blunt aren't you? OK, squirt, see ya around." Colby says pulling out of the driveway. BB waves him off and goes back into the house. Seth and Kaitlyn are on the couch watching TV as Mike and Cheryl have went upstairs. BB went over and sat in the recliner next to Kaitlyn.

"I have never seen Colby so nice to you. It was kind of weird. What did you guys talk about today?" Kaitlyn asks.

"A bunch of stuff. Let's just say me and Colby have more in common than I thought." BB says leaning back. Kaitlyn nods as Seth puts his arm around Kaitlyn as all three get settled to watch a movie. As the movie begins, BB's thoughts start to wander. "Colby hid this secret for years. Nobody knew. Colby has managed to somewhat move on with his life by distancing himself from dad. If he can move on...even somewhat...so can I." BB thought as he goes back to watching the movie.

Colby's visit really helped both brothers become closer together. Colby's revelation wasn't exactly my original plan, but this helps with a future point in the story. So if it came off really awkward or contradictory to earlier chapters...SORRY! Also, when I picked the name for BB's older brother, I completely forgot that Colby was Seth's real first name (HA!). Anyways, Colby gave BB more assurance to take a chance with asking out Madison. Will BB go for it?

I will also have a poll up in the next few days that will help one of my future chapters.

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