The Nurse of WWE High had ordered Randy Orton and Dolph Ziggler be taken to her office. Glenn Jacobs-Calaway had carefully picked Dolph Ziggler up in his arms and carried him toward Nurse Silzer's office. Bret Hart and Mark Calaway carried Randal on the stretcher the nurse kept in her office.
Adam and Seth stood, wrapped in the arms of their respective boyfriends. Adam's back pressed against Dean's chest, Seth and Roman mirrored them. It had all happened so fast.
"What the hell happened? He seemed... well, he wasn't angry. Shocked and confused but not angry. He got pale and sweaty, but he looked like that when I told him my news. I didn't know Randy and Dolph thought Dolph couldn't get pregnant." Adam spoke out loud, for the need to say something.
Principal Calaway returned to the courtyard. "Everyone go on about your own business. Mister Orton and Mister Ziggler are receiving medical attention. You will need to mind your own business, and concentrate. It is two very short weeks till nine weeks tests." He finished his speech just as the bell rang and to end the first lunch period. Mark pulled Dean and Adam aside.
"I know you're just back, and don't want to miss anymore classes, but Dolph is asking for you. You do not have to go, but, if you do, you won't have any tardies against you. It's up to you, son." Mark spoke to Adam in a soft, understanding voice.
Adam looked at Dean. "Go, I'll get your assignment from English, if needs be, your other classes as well..." He looked from Adam to the Principal. "I want your guarantee he will be safe. Punish me for disrespect, but Adam will be safe...Sir." Dean added the term of respect after a sharp pinch on the arm from Adam. Dean also knew enough to put on his most sheepish look.
Mark Calaway let out a bit of a chuckle. "You're parents were right, Adam is safe as houses with you. He will be just fine, because I am going to escort Adam, if he choses to go."
Adam looked at Dean. "I have to go, Dean. I will be alright. I can't abandon Dolph, not I after I promised we'd go through things together" He put his hand on his abdomen.
Dean smiled. "I wouldn't ask you not to. You go, I'll take care of class stuff. Just be on your toes. I love you." He kissed Adam on the cheek, in front of the Principal.
Adam nodded. "I will. Thanks, Dean. You're such a great friend to me too, that's really important. I'll be back to class as soon as I can. Take my backpack please. Switch out my books? Thanks, my knight. Love you." He kissed Dean's cheek and gave his leather backpack to his boyfriend.
Adam left with the Principal and Dean hurried off to his and Adam's locker. Under Seth's instructions, Roman stuck to Dean like Velcro. Roman held Adam's backpack while Dean switched the books from morning to afternoon.
"You think Orton is okay? That was a lot of blood." Dean didn't really care, but he was curious. Well, maybe he did care, just a bit, Randy was a human being after all.
Roman pursed his lips in thought, his right brow arched slightly. "Probably hit his nose when he fainted. I would guess right now, he has weak nasal membranes because of the coke sniffing. I don't know if that is the case, but it makes sense. We'd better go, you'll have to explain to Firebird Phoenix." He hurried Dean towards their English class.
Mark Calaway and Adam entered the large, airy nurses office. Randy lay on a cot with a clean cloth to catch the blood from his nose. Adam noticed Randy was no longer pale. Dolph lay on his side, on another cot, and faced Randy. Just as Adam took a step forward, Randy reached over and took Dolph's hand in his. It made Adam smile. He sat down at the foot of Dolph's bed.
Adam placed a hand on Dolph's leg in a gesture of friendship. "Dolph, the baby?" He could speak freely here.
Dolph held Randy's hand, but looked at Adam. "The nurse thinks it's just stress, not the baby. She's sending me to Doctor Ross, just to make sure. I told her about how I thought I couldn't get pregnant, but did. She wants to make sure all is normal. She said not to worry, that I was surely meant to have this baby, but still, the doctor needs to check. Addy, I'm so scared. I never thought I would have a baby. Now I am, and I want it; badly." He let a tear fall. Dolph felt Randy squeeze his hand.
Adam gave Dolph a smile of encouragement. "I'm sure the baby will be fine. Want me to take you to Doctor Ross' office?" Adam asked with a deep look of concern.
Randy spoke. "I'm taking him. I... two babies, at the same time from different daddy mommas...well, wouldn't you faint? The nosebleed is because of my stupidity. I'm sure you know what I mean. Nurse Silzer said as soon as the bleeding stops and I have some sugar, I'll be fine. My tooth caught my lip and made it bleed. It's all relative. Adam, Dolph and I are going to give a relationship a try. I'm asking, as the father of your baby, to help look after Dolph when I'm not around, like during rehearsals. Please? Don't stop being his friend because of me. The two of you need each other in ways Dean and I can't share in, or understand. You know what I mean, both being pregnant." He looked at Adam with hope. Randy wasn't sure of anything anymore.
Adam smiled at Randy. "I'm glad you're going to be with Dolph. You will have someone who likes watching sports, you know I hated that. Dolph is my friend, Randy. I'll be glad to look after him. You two have lot to talk about, but if you listen to each other, it will be okay. Dolph, you will like Doctor Ross, he's older but he knows his business. If he can't figure something out, he will send you to a doctor who can. He doesn't play around with people's health." He gave Dolph's knee a reassuring pat.
Dolph nodded. "Ran told me the same thing. If you guys, plus your parents trust Doctor Ross, I'd be a fool not to too. I told Randy you and I agreed to look after each other. I'll try to be back for rehearsal tonight, but it not, tell Mister Jericho, okay? I still want the part. Go to class, Addy, I am okay. I wasn't sure before, but I am now. I can count on Randy. No point in denying it, he has too much to lose if he steps out of line. Right, babe?" Dolph gave Randy's hand a squeeze.
"Yeah, I do. Not only from Coach, but dad too. Boy is he going to be happy, two grandbabies. Adam, you try to have a girl, and Dolph's going to try to have a boy. Oh help me... Please do not go into labor at the same time. Tell Big Dog I'd like us all to be friends. Maybe you'll finally get your wish, we can all hang out, go on party dates and stuff. I'm done being a bastard, or as big a one. Now, go back to class. If he's able, I'll drop Dolph back here later. One of us will message you. Adam, thank you. None of us deserve someone as good as you." Randy spoke like he used to. It was nice for Adam to hear. Also, Randy's nose had stopped bleeding.
As Adam prepared to leave, Nurse Mary Silzer brought two glasses of orange juice one for each of her patients. According to Nurse Silzer, orange juice cured anything, especially California orange, orange juice. She was usually right.
Mark Calaway walked with Adam. "I promised I'd see you safe. What is your next class? Bell is about to ring to end fourth period." He gave Adam a wink.
Adam laughed. "Sorry about Dean, sir. He's just a bit protective right now. It's a nice feeling. Randy was protective for the wrong reasons. He kept me from my friends, Dean urges me to be with them. Dolph really is the better choice for Randy. Oh, Sorry. Life Skills room, please." Adam blushed as he finally remembered what Mark had asked in the first place.
Adam and Mark arrived at Shawn's classroom before the bell rang. The two parted at the door. Adam hurried to the day care. He hoped to see Amber Cena.
Eva Marie smiled. She was just ready to give Charlie his bottle. "Oh Adam! Welcome back! Are you alright? Everyone said your migraines were caused by a brain tumor or some other such crap" Her eyes rolled as she spoke. She hated the teenage gossip.
Adam chuckled as he picked Amber up to check her diaper, she was wet. "I'm alright. No, I don't have a brain tumor. Everyone will find out soon enough. How is Mister Charlie? I hear Randy has won Amber's heart." He spoke with a light hearted voice and a sparkle in his eye. He was back with the babies, where he felt the most at home.
Eva Marie cocked her head as she fed Charlie and watched Adam. She was curious about the black bandages, but that wasn't what caught her eye. When Adam finished changing Amber, he picked up the bottle Eva Marie had made for Amber.
"Um... Adam is it true, are you with Dean now? Randy didn't talk about it, but I heard you were with Dean, You seem so, happy. You're different somehow." Eva Marie adjusted her son to have a better position to finish his bottle.
Adam beamed. "Yeah, I'm with Dean. I am happy, Eva. Maybe for the first time in ages. Sometimes the one you think is the one, isn't. Dean is the one for me. Maybe if Randy and I had realized sooner that we were just together to be together, it would have saved a lot of trouble." He gave a shrug.
Eva nodded, but wasn't satisfied. "Well, I'm glad you're so happy. Congrats with Dean. But... um... there's just something..." Her eyes grew wide when she realized what was so different about Adam. "Wait... you're pregnant aren't you? But then... Randy... oh... unless..." A million sordid thoughts went through her mind as Eva stared at Adam.
Adam held Amber to his shoulder. He didn't know how to answer. Look, Eva, yes, I am. Please, if you have any and I mean any respect for me, please don't tell anyone, please Eva. So you won't think the worst, yes it's Randy's and we were together at the time. Dean has stepped up to the responsibility. I will tell the truth about everything, soon. Please Eva? Please?" Adam looked at Eva with hope mixed with worry. This could wreck everything.
Eva pulled the empty bottle from Charlie's mouth. "Adam, I would never, ever say anything. I know exactly how you feel. I have absolute respect for you. You're gonna be a wonderful daddy. If anyone was made to be a parent, it's you. You're secret is safe with me." She gave Adam a look that showed her sincerity.
Adam stood, with Amber in one arm, he hugged Eva. "Thanks, Eva. I appreciate that very much. I'd better get to class. If you ever need help with Charlie, just call. I'll even babysit for free on a weekend sometime." He laid Amber down in her crib and covered her. She gave a tiny yawn.
"Do you really mean that? I have had any time for me, since he was born. I'd love a Saturday at the salon and shop an hour or two. Just five hours would refresh me. My folks love Charlie and me, but, they made it clear, he is my child, my responsibility, that they aren't ready made babysitters. Charlie's other grandparents live in Mexico with Charlie's dad. I love my son, Adam, but you'll understand, sometimes you'd give anything for an hour just to soak in a tub." Eva explained rather wistfully.
Adam grinned. "Anytime, Eva. I promise. We'll talk soon about the arrangements. Maybe next Saturday? The seventeenth, before the nine weeks tests start. Give you some time to relax."
Eva almost cried. "Oh Adam, thank you. Yes, we will talk. You'd better go. The bell rang five minutes ago." She laughed as Adam's mouth formed an "o" and hurried out of the room.
Shawn was in the process of handing out the nine weeks study packet and repeating the test schedule. If you didn't know it by the now, you were either stupid or hopeless. Dean beamed when Adam quietly slipped into his chair.
"Welcome back, Adam. Is Miss Amber settled?" Shawn asked with a humorous glint in his eye.
Adam flushed. "Yes, sir. Sorry." He apologized as the took a study packet from Shawn.
"It's alright, Adam. Eva needed the help. Oh, and they are on their way." Shawn gave Adam a knowing look. Adam knew he meant Randy and Dolph were on the way to Doctor Ross.
"Good. Yeah, Nikki is late, again." Adam returned the look with a wink. Shawn was so perfectly tempered for teaching. Nothing ever riled him.
Shawn continued his lecture. "Now, don't forget, the couple with the highest amount in their bank account gets a special prize. After the tests, your mock marriages will have advanced to one year. So if your jobs have one year raises, you can figure that into your budgets. However, remember, that is for the second nine weeks. Then, starting in January, half of you will do advanced sewing and household chores, while the other half goes to the kitchens. Then after spring break, you will switch. At the Teacher Roast, we will provide the appetizers and desserts. It will be a part of your final grade. Also for sewing, you boys will make slacks, girls a skirt, all of you a dress shirt and blazer. You will need to provide the pattern of your choice, as long as it fits the requirement, materials and all notions. There is a small fund to help financially if you need it. Your garment will be half your grade. It may seem silly and pointless, but remember, the number one industry in this part of California is the garment district. If you know how to sew, chances are you can find a job. That's why I put so much emphasis on it. If you find yourselves out of work in your chosen area, you can always sew, until you find something else. I've had more than one student thank me. Now, any questions?" Shawn finished and sat down in his chair that faced the students.
The normally shy, quiet James Ellsworth raised his hand. "Sir, could we do our own design or do we have to do it by a store bought pattern?" He looked at Shawn with curious eyes.
Shawn grinned. "Of course you can do your own design. Just as long as it includes slacks, dress shirt and blazer."
James nodded. "I assume you mean a long sleeved button down style not a tee or Polo?" he held his pencil in his hand, he'd already started a sketch.
Shawn nodded in return. "Exactly. Setting sleeves and collars is an important skill. James, are you interested in being a designer?"
"Yes, Sir. I even entered to be on Teen Project Runway. They loved my designs. Tim Gunn told me I could win..." James' voice cracked and trailed off. Sadness clouded his eyes.
Seth frowned. "What happened, James. I watched that series, but I didn't see you." He thought maybe James was exaggerating a bit, but he he wasn't sure.
James sniffed. "The producer said I didn't have the right look for television. He had the nerve to... to..." He couldn't speak, he was regretting having said anything.
Rhyno, who knew the story spoke up. "The fuc... er... idiot producer had the nerve to tell James, to keep his chin up, because he designs were good. Only he smirked at James when he spoke of his chin. They didn't pick him because he was apparently too different." Rhyno didn't care what anyone thought, and pulled James into his muscular arms. He gave his boyfriend some much needed comfort.
Seth felt horrible. Adam swiped the tears from his cheeks, then spoke. "That's just horrible, James. I'm so sorry that happened to you. This damn town is so judgmental. Well, that producer will be sorry when you win the Oscar one day for Best Costume. You use that, James, and never forget it. Make him sorry he ever said that, prove him wrong. If it's one thing I have learned of the last few weeks it's, don't ever let anyone back you into a corner and put you down. Do your best at what you chose to do, and no one, and I mean no one, will be able to stop your greatness. If you were given the talent to design, then do it. Keep plugging away and you will go as far as you want. The only thing that will stop you, is you. Not your appearance, but you. Go for it, James. Grab that rainbow and take control of it. You will find gold at the end, I promise." Adam spoke with such a firm conviction, the entire class, even the normally standoffish Drew, joined in to life James' spirit.
Dean was so proud of his boyfriend he was about to bust a gut. He didn't mean to, but he couldn't help it, he started a chant. "Ells-worth! Ells-worth! Ells-worth!" It wasn't long before the entire class including Shawn chanted.
"Ells-worth (clap, clap, clap clap clap) Ells-worth! (clap, clap, clap clap clap) Ells-worth!..." The chants and claps continued until James laughed and smiled. Rhyno had hoisted James to his shoulders and paraded him around the room.
Shawn finally called his class back into line, before the Principal came. God it was good to have the real Adam back. The Adam that cared about people. The Adam that laughed. The Adam that Shawn hoped would be his son-in-law one day. The Adam that carried their grandchild.
The Life Skills class settled back down. James smiled brightly. "Thanks, everyone. I needed that. Sometimes I let it get to me. Then, God gently reminds me that he never makes mistakes, and that I matter just as much as the most beautiful people. Adam, I will never forget those words, ever. You're so right. The only one that can stop me, is me. I won't let that happen. You will be the second one I thank during my Oscar speech, after Him." James looked Heavenward. He had a very strong faith, that had saved him, more than once.
Adam simply smiled with a flush on his cheeks. It felt good to be back, really back. He was safe, Jason was safe and so was Seth. It was a great first day back. He smiled at Dean. Adam failed to notice that Seth had a worried look on his face.
Dean did notice, but Shawn had continued his lecture on how to approach an employer about getting a raise or further benefits. Shawn warned that it was only right to ask if you did the best you could at your job. He also taught to ask in a way that would force the boss to think about it, turning his focus directly on you and your work. That was why it was so important to only ask if you could prove your worth.
Shawn let the class have ten minutes to talk and relax before the bell. He needed to let Eva Marie go to the restroom. Dean finally had his chance to talk to Seth.
Dean leaned over Adam. "Seth, what's bothering you, buddy. Please, I know it's something." He spoke quietly. Adam now paid attention, what had he missed?
Seth sighed. "Adam, you have to promise me not to... look... the rains really helped and more rain is forecast for later in the week, but still. The stuff for sewing is expensive. Don't be mad, but I may switch Life Skills for Study Hall." He looked sad and confused.
Adam knew what it meant. "No, Sethie, you can't do that. You'll loose the credit and if you want to graduate with us, you need that credit. Jason worked with us for three hours last year to figure out the exact amount you needed. Life Skills was perfect with two credits. I know you won't let me help you, but I would. Ask Shawn about the help fund. Please, don't drop out, Sethie. Roman wants you in college with him. He'd understand, but, there has to be some way to help." He reached over and gave Seth a pat on the shoulder.
Seth bit his lip. "I... can't. It's like charity, you know I don't..." Okay, I won't drop Life Skills. I'll figure something out. There are more important things to worry about, like Dolph and... I guess Randy."
Adam smiled. "Good on not dropping the class. Well this is what I learned in the nurse's office..." He went on to explain about Randy and Dolph. "... so if all goes well, Randy will drop him off back here for rehearsals. I'm really hoping Dolph will be okay. I didn't know about his problem with... conception." He only mouthed the last word, and he hid his mouth from the others in the room by using his hand as a shield.
Seth nodded. "That worries me too. Adam that was a wonderful thing you did for James. I feel lousy for thinking he was exaggerating about the TV show thing. I should have known he wasn't the type to do that. I'm so... shallow sometimes."
"Seth, we are all that way at times, it's human nature." Dean tried his give his friend a bit of a moral boost.
Seth smiled with a curl to his lip. "Yeah, I guess. I'm glad Rhyno likes James. Talk about opposites attract. Maybe we should invite them to go out with us sometime. I can't wait to finally double date with you and Dean. Soon, okay?" He cheered up a bit at the thought.
"Baby, I have to talk to dad about rehearsal tonight. You go on to class if the bell rings, but leave your backpack, it's too heavy for you. I don't want you to rip your wounds open if you take a misstep carrying that bag. Love you." Dean leaned over and gave Adam a kiss, then hurried off to the day care.
Adam grinned. "He cares so much, in ways... no, I don't want to compare him and Randy any more because there is none. Dean is Dean and Randy was Randy. He was more his old self today, don't you think?" Adam looked at Seth, brow raised as he tucked his study packet for Life Skills in his backpack.
Seth also fiddled with his backpack. "Yeah, at least a lot more than he has been. I actually felt a little bad for him. It had to be shocking to find out about, Dolph. Gosh, it would kind of serve him right if you and Dolph did do it at the same time." He gave a snicker at the thought of Adam and Dolph giving birth at the same time.
Adam laughed. "Yeah it would, but I only want dad and Dean with me..." The bell to end class rang. Adam behaved and left his backpack, but he took his math and science books and workbooks with him, just in case.
Adam and Seth parted ways. Adam went to calculus while Seth went to Geometry. Dean caught up with Adam, just as the blond settled into his seat. Dean once again took the seat to Adam's left, where Randy had once sat.
Neither teen noticed that Wade and Drew spoke low, both had their eyes pinned on Adam. Drew let out a slight growl when Roman came into the room and took his seat. The football player was the reason he couldn't get Seth. Drew just knew if he had a chance, he could win Seth over. The Scotsman had no time to think, the bell had rung.
Coach Bret Hart entered the room. He too carried study packets and gave the nine weeks test lecture. When he finished, he launched right into the days lesson. Before the bell rang, Bret gave out a rather long, four pages of workbook problems for homework. His extra time with Randy had put him behind. He depended on the students to catch up and so far it had gone well.
Once again, Dean sent Adam on alone, he needed to talk to Bret this time. Before Dean could speak to his parent, Bret stopped Roman.
"Roman, Coach Angle and Mister McMahon need your brute strength. Can you go to the gym please? Thanks." Bret was rather relaxed. It was the first time that he'd had a moment of extra time. Randy usually took up most of the free time he did have, requiring help with his math or English.
In the hallway, Adam and Seth met up. They both had to go, so they rushed to the bathroom. When they finished, they hurried off to Earth Science.
When Seth and Adam got to their science class, Adam frowned. Wade Barrett sat on the lab stool that Randy had occupied. He'd hoped Dean would be able to sit there. Shane wasn't in the room, so everyone talked a little louder than usual. Roman hadn't arrived yet, but Drew was there. He'd somehow managed to make it from the Life Skills classroom faster, than Adam and Seth. What was unusual was, Drew and Wade sat side by side and talked like they were old friends. Something about it just didn't sit well with Adam.
Seth looked worried. "Roman is never late." He kept his eyes pinned on the door as he and Adam took their seats at the long lab table at the back of the room.
Adam shrugged. "Maybe Coach Hart wanted to talk to him after calculus..." He stopped when he felt a hand on his bandaged left arm.
"What happened, Poppet? What's happened with Orton? No one seems to know anything. I knew it wasn't a brain tumor. Is it true that you and the Viper have busted up? If that's true, I'd like to take you out on the town, show you what a real boyfriend is like. Treat you like you should be treated. What say you, love?" Wade spoke in a soft seductive voice. He gently caressed Adam's bandaged arm.
Wade suddenly vanished from Adam's sight. Dean sat down on the stool just as the bell rang. Adam heard a groan as other students settled into their seats. The British exchange student was in a heap on the floor. Wade rubbed the back of his head where it had hit the concrete floor.
"He was in my seat." Dean gave Adam his infamous, boyish, impish look through his auburn bangs with a shrug.
Adam snickered. "Sorry, Wade. I'm taken." He knew he should be mad at Dean for being so aggressive, but he loved the fact that he was so protected. Adam knew Dean was extra alert being their first day back, so Adam let it slide.
Shane had still not entered the class room, nor had Roman. Seth was even more worried. Wade picked himself up off the floor, with Drew's aid.
"Sorry, mate. I didn't see you sitting here." Dean stated as Wade dusted himself off.
Seth let out a huge sigh of relief as Roman entered the classroom. He carried what looked to be a very heavy box. Shane came in behind Roman, a stack of papers in his hand and closed the door. He pointed to the corner of the room. Roman sat the box down in the corner. Shane shook Roman's hand and thanked him.
Shane looked happy. "I'm sure you've heard the nine weeks speech enough today. These are your study packets. Take one and pass them back." Shane gave each student sitting at the front table a stack of the packets. Each person took one, then passed the stack to the table behind them, till the last row.
Seth leaned over to Roman during the chaos of the papers being passed and whispered. "Where were you? I was worried, Ro." He sat as close to Roman as he could. Normally Seth didn't cling, but all the recent upset with Adam had made him nervous.
"Coach Hart sent me to the gym. Coach Angle asked me to help carry a box for Shane. I had to wait while they talked. I think Coach Angle and Shane have eyes for each other. I have no idea what's in the box, books, it felt like. What ever Coach Angle gave Shane, lets just say Shane was very thankful. Tongue down the throat kind of thankful." Roman gave Seth a wink and laughed at Adam's open mouthed gape. He looked like a fish outta water.
Adam couldn't say anything because Shane had started his lecture on volcanoes and the benefits versus the harm they caused. It was actually an interesting lecture and Shane captured the classes attention.
Adam had never really take the time to notice what a good teacher his step-brother was. Shane was excited about the subject and it showed. Maybe it was Vince's lectures about perfection that had kept Shane suppressed. Now, Shane could teach the way he wanted without fear of doing something wrong. Now, Shane could be weird if he wanted. No one found his imitation of an exploding volcano weird, the class loved it. For the first time in his teaching career, Shane's class applauded him when the lecture came to an end. Shane actually blushed.
"Adam!" Shane called out as the rest of the class left the room. It had been a long day with every single teacher lecturing about the nine weeks tests in two weeks, and students couldn't leave fast enough.
Adam, with Dean on his heels, headed to where his step-brother stood. "Hey, it was a great lecture. I never know volcanoes did so much." He gave Shane a smile.
Shane gave Adam a one armed hug. "Thanks. It's really great to have you back. The place just hasn't been the same. Brother, I know what happened to you was awful, but if it hadn't, father might not ever have changed. A lot of good came from a lot of bad. I'm sorry I blamed you for taking father away from me. I love you, Adam. I always have, but, now, I can show it..." His one armed hug turned into a brotherly bear hug.
"I love you, Shane. So many times I wished I could turn to you as a brother. Things I couldn't even tell Jay about. I'm glad you'll be there now. I'll be there for you, too, Shane, any time. Past is past, brother." Adam gave Shane a beautiful smile.
Shane returned the smile. "Dean, I see my blood hasn't poisoned you. You take care of Adam and we will get along just fine. I wasn't there when I should have been with Orton, but I will be now. Dean, I misjudged you as well, and I'm sorry. You're more of a man than some other people will ever be." He held out his hand for Dean to shake.
Dean shook Shane's hand. "Nope, not poisoned yet. Look, I know my background is enough to make people worry. Like Adam said, past is past. I'm there for you too. Don't worry, Adam will never be hurt again. I'll kill anyone that tries." He spoke firmly.
Shane grinned. "You guys better get to rehearsal. Chris has been dancing all day because you are back. Break a leg baby brother." They hugged again. Hand in hand Dean and Adam headed for their locker.
At the locker, Adam stuffed his backpack. "I get get most of my homework done here, now that I don't have to make three copies of everything. He had such..." Adam turned sad when he thought about all Randy had forced him to do.
Dean put a finger under Adam's chin. "Uh, uh. You don't do that. Past is past. I may ask for the occasional help with homework, but I can do my own. My darling, he had you so... it's over now. Are your arms okay? The nurse is here for a while if you want fresh bandages." He held up the the bag of supplies Adam had put in his backpack.
Adam bit his lip. "They are a bit hot, sweaty and itchy. Tell Chris I won't be long? And take my things?" Adam took the bandage bag from Dean, brow arched in question.
Dean grinned with a nod. "Good. Yes, to both. Now, move that beautiful ass." He gave Adam's butt a playful swat.
Adam laughed, kissed his boyfriend and headed to the nurse's office. He loved that Dean was so thoughtful. It would have been hard to concentrate with sweaty, itchy arms. Plus it wasn't good for the wounds to be wet too long.
Dean watched his boy hurry off to the nurse. He slung his backpack over his shoulder and carried Adam's. He ran into Principal Calaway on his way to the vending machines. Mark did not look pleased.
"Son, where are you going?" Mark was serious about his rule of no loitering after school. Dean should be in the Auditorium, not wandering around. Being the son of teachers didn't matter.
"Just a really quick trip to the vending machines, sir. I want Adam to have a snack and a drink. He just went to the nurse's office to have his bandages changed, they were hot and itchy. So, for being a good boy, he gets a treat. Plus, Adam didn't get to finish his lunch and the food run for play rehearsal isn't until six or six thirty." Dean explained as he held up his student debit card to prove his story. Dean wanted to stay on Calaway's good side, he'd had enough trouble with Hunter over the years.
Mark smiled. "Well, that's different. Be sure to get him something healthy. I'll never forget, when Glenn was pregnant, he craved garlic. He even ate raw garlic cloves. There wasn't enough toothpaste in the world. Thankfully, that craving only lasted a few weeks. You will learn, you will learn. My advice, just say yes, no matter what. The words, yes dear, will save your life. Well, hurry up and get to the Auditorium, son. Oh, one last thought. You are doing a brave thing, it's not easy to take on another man's... you understand." He gave Dean a knowing look with a smile.
"Yes, sir. Well, I love him. It's part of him and my love is unconditional. Have a good evening, sir." Dean gave the Principal a nod and hurried off the vending machines.
Dean got Adam a power protein bar, apple and to be sweet, Adam's favorite, a bag of M & M's. He also got Adam a Sprite. He knew Adam loved coffee, but too much wasn't good for the baby. Adam could have coffee later with supper, if he wanted, but not now. Dean also got himself a Sprite and M & M's. He hurried off to the Auditorium.
Chris was busy with some of the girls who were helping with sets and costumes. Seth waved Dean over to where Adam always sat. He was doing homework. Dean went over to Seth and set up Adam's area, then made a nest of his own, next to Adam's.
"I thought you weren't here during the week?" Dean asked as he settled in next to the side steps.
"Well, the rain helped. Dad insisted I be here where I belong. I'll do it for now, unless it gets bad again. Dad also said, if it does rain again in a few days, he will stop thinking about going north. Roman will be here in an hour. Coach is being good about rehearsals. Roman is suspicious, but he just worries too much." Seth stated as he took a sip of his coffee.
Dean tisked. "Well, Coach Owens can't hurt Roman too much. Ro has already signed to the Bruins. That contract can't be broken even if Owens tries to threaten Roman with it. Pops said it's a legal, binding contract. So, don't worry, Architect. Big Dog is safe. Oh, that was quick." Dean stood as Adam entered the Auditorium.
The couple kissed. Adam then settled into his place. "Nurse Mary is the fastest bandage changer. She said I need to come every day before rehearsal. The skin was really wet. She also said it would eventually open the deeper places that aren't fully closed yet. Thanks for making me go, Dean. You take such good care of me. So..." Adam paused and pulled something out of his pocket.
"I got you these as a reward." Adam held up a bag of M&M's for Dean. He had a huge smile on his lips.
Dean laughed. "I got this for you..." He pulled out the snacks he'd gotten for Adam. Dean however, kept back his bag of candies, he didn't want to disappoint Adam.
Adam laughed and took a huge bite out of his apple. Seth watched Adam and Dean with tears in his eyes. Their Adam was well and truly back.