A/N

If any of you want an inside look into Mike's mind, may I suggest listening to Numb by Linkin Park. It explains it pretty much to a T. (And has been stuck in my head for days lol)

Anyhoozle, here's chapter 29. A huge thanks to Auntie Shara for your help with the technicalities and added drama!

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Edd's face paled at Marie's tone. "W-what's wrong, Marie?"

"It'll be better if you three get down here and hear this in person." The Kanker replied quickly.

"Alright. We'll be there in a few minutes, ok?" Edd said numbly. this can not be good

"Hurry." Marie said as she hung up the phone.

"What's going on Edd?" Kevin asked as he handed Mike his phone.

"Marie wants all of us to come over there."

"All of us?" Mike asked, "Why?"

"She didn't say, but it sounded urgent."

Kevin felt his head start to spin. now what he thought as the three left the coffee shop.

Ten minutes later, the boys sat at Marie's kitchen table.

"Ok so what was so important," Mike asked impatiently.

"Son," Brenda Garrett said as she walked in the kitchen, "I'm afraid I haven't been completely honest with you."

Kevin shook his head as he spoke, "God, what now?"

Marie slapped the redhead upside the head.

"What? I'm just saying that this whole thing is so fucked up! None of them have told the-" he was cut off by another whack.

"Shut up before I make you!" Marie said angrily.

Kevin rolled his eyes as he spoke, "fine, whatever."

Brenda looked at the two before continuing. "As I was saying, I think it's time I told you the whole truth."

Edd felt an air of dread as he asked quietly, "which is?"

The woman stared at the raventte. Her heart went out to him. this really is fucked up she thought grimly. Taking a deep breath she carried on, "the truth is that John," she paused for a second. no they need to know "the truth is John isn't your father."

"What?" Mike asked confused.

"Then who the fuck is?" Kevin asked.

Brenda spoke quickly, otherwise she'd never get it out, "Bob Rainer is your father. Nikolas is your half brother."

"The hell?" Kevin said as both Mike and Edd's face paled to the whitest shade imaginable.

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Mike was pissed. They'd lost to Peach Creek, again. He knew his father would lay into him when he finally got home. He was in no hurry. Lost in his thoughts, Mike slowly walked to his car.

"Garrett! Wait up!" A voice came from behind him. Turning around, he stuffed his hands in his pockets.

"What do you want, Nikolas?"

The blond shrugged, saying, "just to chat."

"Ok." Mike said slowly, "what about?"

Nikolas shrugged again, "I don't know. How was the game?"

Scowling, Mike said, "we lost, as usual."

"Oh. I'm sorry man."

"Yeah, well." Mike said nonchalantly,glancing around. The parking lot was nearly empty by now.

Nikolas noticed the empty lot as well. Taking a step closer to the teen, he said, "hey do you maybe want to out of here?"

Mike blinked at him. the hell he thought.

Nikolas looked at Mike, waiting for an answer.

"Uh, I guess." rather not go home anyways

Nikolas smiled. "Great. Let's get some coffee. You look like you could use it."

"Ok." Mike said cautiously. must just be because dad got him transferred Mike thought as he got in his car and headed to the coffee shop.

As he parked, Mike shook his nerves off. His father's words radiating through his mind. The teen jumped at a tap on his window. He sighed with relief when he saw Nikolas standing next to the door. The man smiled as Mike got out of the car.

"Shall we?" Nikolas said.

"Sure, I guess." anything's better than going home now

"great."

The two headed in. They sat in silence while they waited, for the waitress.

Nikolas's hazel eyes glistened with curiosity as he said, "so how's your dad?"

Mike looked at the table when he answered, "he's fine, I guess."

"Just fine?" Nikolas asked, eyebrow raised.

"Yea, well you know how he is."

The blond nodded, "true, I shouldn't have even asked."

"Its fine." Mike said as their coffee arrived. Mike took a drink of his,trying to avoid the eyes burning into him. don't even think about it he thought you know what your dad will do

"Earth to Mike" Nikolas said, bringing Mike out of his thoughts.

"S-sorry, what?"

Nikolas smiled again. "I asked you what you were thinking about?"

"N-nothing. Doesn't matter anyways."

"Uh-huh sure." Nikolas said mischievously.

Mike forced a blush away and tried changing the subject, "what's up with you, ya know besides the obvious." He chuckled slightly.

"Oh you know, same shit, different day."

Yeah, I know what you mean." don't even think about it

Silence fell again as the two sipped their coffee. After they finished and paid, they left. The pair stood in front of the coffee shop, Mike still reluctant to head home.

Nikolas picked up on Mike's hesitation. "If you don't want to go home yet, we can always take a walk? I mean hell, it isn't even seven yet."

"Yeah, ok. Sure."

Leaving their cars behind, they started down the street. After a few minutes, Mike noticed Nikolas inching closer to him. Soon their shoulders were mere centimetres apart. just a coincidence he thought nothing more

Mike moved away a bit, clearing his throat nervously. Out of the corner of his eyes he saw Nikolas frown. The man didn't say anything however. told you it was just in your mind idiot

After a few more silent minutes, Nikolas stopped. Mike nearly ran into him as he faced him.

"The hell?" Mike said surprised.

Nikolas's eyes bore into Mike's own. "I'm gonna be blunt with you." The man said.

"Is that so, about what?" Mike said trying to sound like he didn't care.

"I like you."

"W-what?" Mike said barely audible.

Nikolas leaned forward, placing his hands on the wall behind the teen, he said more forcefully, "I said, I like you. Always have. Sense we were kids."

Mike just stared at the man in front of him.

"Well?" Nikolas said exasperated.

"Well w-what." Mike all but squeaked.

Nikolas sighed heavily and rolled his eyes. "This is pointless" he said frustrated. Grabbing Mike's shirt, Nikolas pulled the boy closer and planted a kiss firmly on his lips.

oh God oh god Mike thought this isn't happening it can't be as the kiss broke apart Mike stared into the hazel eyes looking back at him can it?

"well" Nikolas asked again with a smirk.

Mike didn't even bother hiding the blush this time as he smiled.

"Yea, thought so." The blond said as his own smile widened.

"Uh, maybe we should get back now?" Mike said trying to keep his voice steady. dad's gonna be pissed as it is

"yeah, fine, in a minute'" Nikolas said grabbing Mike's hand and pulling him into an alley. Pushing the younger male against the wall, Nikolas again smashed his lips against Mike's.

Mike was caught off guard, but didn't resist his advances. He forgot about his father and his warped views. The boy didn't care about that at the moment. All he could think about was the growing bulge in his pants as Nikolas started to undo his belt. Neither heard the footsteps approaching until it was too late.

"What it God's holy name is going on here?" Mike froze. oh God no

"Mike? What the fuck, is that you!" John Garrett's voice bellowed into the night again.

Nikolas growled internally as he released Mike and turned around.

"John, how are you this evening?" The blond said sweetly.

"Yeah, hi whatever. Michael Carlos Garrett the hell do you think you're doing!"

Mike shrunk into himself as he answered, "n-nothing dad."

"Don't you dare fucking lie to me you goddam fairy! I shouldn't have fucking known! You're just like that faggot Barr! You disgrace. You sicken me!"

Mike said nothing as his father's words rained down upon him. I knew this would happen he thought as tears threatened to fall.

"Oh my fucking God! Are you crying? You're a dam pansy! You are not my son!" The last sentence was met with a blow to the face. The force caused the quarterback to stumble. "Don't you dare even think of ccoming back into my house ever again." John spit in the boy's direction and stormed off.

It took Mike a minute to compose himself. When he did, he was beyond furious. He wasn't thinking clearly as he stormed out of the alley. Pulling out his phone, he texted his buddies. this is going to end tonight

"Mike! Dude fucking wait will you?" Nikolas said catching up to him.

"I'm done." Mike thought out loud.

"Done with what?" Nikolas said as they made it back to the coffee shop.

"I'm done with everything! That jackass is going to learn tonight!"

"Who?"

Mike's smile was sickening as he said, "Barr."

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"dude?" Marie said "you ok?"

"Garrett, oy!" Kevin yelled.

"Shit, I made out and nearly hooked up with my brother!" Mike said without realizing it.

"What?" Edd said, feeling more alone than ever. never going to be ok

END OF CHAPTER TWENTY NINE

Thanks again Auntie Shara for your help! Much appreciated!

Ok have to ask, still enjoying my little fanfic? XD