[A/N: I'll admit that I most of the facts about Wendell's life I've made up. And since this is not a courtroom, there will be no objections on the basis of invention of facts. (Sorry about that. We just did a project in English, where we put George from 'Of Mice and Men' on trial for killing Lennie. There were lots of objections, so I learned them pretty well, and now I use them in everyday conversation. It's rather sad.) Anyway, this is the new chapter. I think you guys will like it. It's kind of sweet, at least in the beginning. By the way, when I say what college Wendell's brother goes to, the reason I used Boston College is because I like 20 minutes away from it so, I know a lot about it. Enjoy guys!]

Chapter 5: Missing

Around 7:10 Wendell and Ephram walked into the diner, looking slightly rumpled. Evan and Amy were sitting off in a corner, laughing at something Evan had just said. A moment later Evan looked up a spotted his brother.

"Ephram! Wendell! Guys come over here. Amy, come sit next to me so they can sit down."

"Hey Evan," Ephram muttered, thoroughly embarrassed that they were both there.

Wendell slid into the booth across from Evan and Amy. "Come on Ephram. Sit down."

Ephram slid in next to Wendell. Once they were both settled Wendell placed a hand on Ephram's thigh, as if to reassure him that it was all right.

"So what are you guys doing here?" Evan asked.

"Just came to get some food. We were watching a movie, but we got hungry, and there's no food in my house. My stupid brother and his friends ate it all," Wendell said, as he began to move his hand slowly upwards on Ephram's leg.

"You have a brother? How old is he?" Amy asked.

"Tom is 11. He's really annoying. My sisters are adorable, but that's different."

"You have sisters? Wow. I never knew you had any siblings," Amy said, amazed with herself that she had never known any of this.

"I have three sisters. Lily is 15. Heather is 6. And Katie is 2." Wendell smiled as he gave this information partly because it was nice to know that Amy was sincerely interested, and partly because Ephram had covered Wendell's hand with his own, interlacing their fingers.

"So you're the oldest?"

"No. I have an older brother, Ben, but he's in college on the east coast. Boston College. It's a cool school. Cool city too. I went out there to visit him last summer."

"That's so cool. I always thought you were an only child."

"Sometimes I wish I was."

"Don't we all," said Ephram.

"Yeah, sometimes I wish Bright would drop off the face of the planet but he's really not that bad."

"Yeah. Ephram and Delia really are that bad," Evan said with a smile.

Amy playfully hit Evan in the side. "That's harsh."

"I'm used to it. Keep in mind that I live with the moron," Ephram told her with a smile.

"Ephram didn't you have a date tonight?"

"Yeah, but they… cancelled on me."

"Oh."

"Ephram we should probably go get our own table."

"Yeah. Bye Amy. I'll see you at home Evan."

"Bye, guys."

As soon as they were seated, Ephram glared at Evan, even though he never noticed. "I can't believe he's here. This is quite possibly the worst thing that could happen."

"Ephram, sweetie, calm down. It's not that bad. You're brother's a nice guy."

"Yeah, but he doesn't know about us. And I think he suspects something. If he sees us he'll know. I don't want him to know. I don't want anyone to know. I'm not ready to tell them."

"I know that. And when you're ready, we'll tell the world." Wendell said. Ephram wanted to kiss him, but they were in public so all he could do was smile.

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Around 9 Ephram called his house, trying to reach Evan and hoping he was home.

"Hello?" It was Delia.

"Hey Delia. It's Ephram. Is Evan home yet?"

"Not yet. When he left he told me that he'd be home at 8:30."

"Perfect. Okay, well why don't you go over to Nina's and leave a note on the door telling Evan where you went."

"Why can't I just call his cell phone and tell him where I went?"

"Being the genius that he is he either shut it off or let the battery die."

"Great. Okay. When are you going to be home?"

"Tomorrow morning."

"Why?"

"I'm sleeping over Wendell's house."

"But Ephram, Dad wouldn't let you if he were home."

"Why not?"

"Well if he won't let Evan sleepover his girlfriend's house, why would he let you sleepover your boyfriend's house?"

"How did you know?"

"I walked in on you last week.

"That was you? Okay fine, I'll be home in… ten minutes."

"Okay I'll see you then."

Ephram hung up the phone and sighed. This sucked. He placed the phone on the table in front of him then turned around to see Wendell leaning against the doorframe. "I'm sorry."

"No, it's alright. You have to go straighten out things with your sister."

"And find out where the hell Evan is."

"See? You have to go."

"I'll make it up to you."

"You'd better."

Ephram picked up his coat off the chair next to him. He was almost out the door when he stopped. He kissed Wendell on the cheek and whispered in his ear, "I love you." He then continued out of the room, and down the hall. He was almost to the stairs when a head poked out of a nearby room.

"Oh, Ephram, you're not going to stay?" Lily, Wendell's sister, was standing there in her pajamas; obviously disappointed that Ephram was leaving.

"Sorry, Lily I can't. I have to find my brother, and I have some stuff to talk about with my sister."

"Oh. Well, good luck."

"Thanks. I'll need it."

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[A/N: I hope you guys liked it. I've got the next chapter started. I hope you guys are still enjoying this story. I know some people are opposed to the slash thing, but I think it's cute and I like it. Anyway, let me know what you think.]