I'm so sorry about the long update but I had NO idea how this chapter was going to work out. And I hope the ending doesn't make you mad either, but it was going to happen sooner or later.

I was going to give you a note with a preview but it wouldn't let me post it. And because I took so long I'll give you a little present!

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A Life not worth living

Chapter twelve – Who's next in line?

The ambulance took the teen to the hospital where he slept quietly. Only one person was allowed to stay with him, no guesses who it was. The rest were to stay at Beth's house for the time being, much to the other's disappointment. Max was put in his own room, with a drip of God knows what attached to his arm. A nurse had confirmed early on that if he had stayed out any longer he would have got hypothermia. Good thing he was found by Ray, no one wanted to think what would have happened if he was never found.

It was about three in the morning when the figure on the bed began to stir. Max's eyes fluttered open and he slowly but painfully sat up. He placed a hand on his permanent knife scar and looked around. Great, I'm in the hospital, again. He was wearing the hospital clothing which he didn't like much. (You know what I mean, the outfit that looks like a nightgown) Then he remembered Ray finding him. He looked around again and then spotted someone else in the room who seemed to be asleep in the large chair in the corner. It was quite dark and he couldn't see the person's face so he risked it and slowly climbed out of bed. He stood up, pulling out the drip and his legs were just like jelly, he had to try several times before he was able to walk over to the figure.

When he did reach it he gave up and fell on his knees before it. He smiled at the person sleeping before him; he always did think his team captain looked peaceful when he slept. He brushed his hair out of his eyes and smiled when he stirred slightly. Purple eyes met blue ones. "Max what are you doing out of bed?" He sat up and looked at the blonde before him.

"I'm OK, I don't want to be stuck in bed the whole time" He waved his hand in the air and attempted to stand again but he just fell forward, being caught by the older teen. He picked him up bridal style and put him back on the bed.

"I'm afraid you don't have a choice" He smiled as the blonde gave an annoyed sigh.

"I don't want to be here, I hate it here"

"You need to be here thought" The blonde just closed his eyes and remained quiet for a couple of minutes.

"What happened after Ray found me?"

"You don't remember?"

"No, all I remember is Ray shouting me and throwing…." He stopped when he remembered about the gun being thrown away. No one else knew about it.

"Throwing what?"

"Never mind, anyway, what happened?" Kai explained everything to him, staying at Beth's, how her mum phoned the ambulance.

"Never knew I caused so much trouble" He sadly looked at his hands and closed his eyes. "You shouldn't have come looking for me"

"Don't you EVER say that! You mean more to me than life itself!" Max was speechless. "I never want you to think that you're not wanted…or loved"

"Kai…"

"I'm sorry…I didn't…" He was cut off by a pair lips pressing against his own. He looked at the younger boy, wide eyed.

"I always wanted to do that…" Kai smiled and leaned forward so their lips were connected again. He licked the younger one's bottom lip, begging for entry. He was invited in and they tongue wrestled for dominance. The oldest won and felt every part of the hot cavern. He slowly pushed the blonde to get him to lie down on the bed. He trailed kisses down his neck while slipping a hand up his leg and underneath the clothing.

Max moaned and rubbed his hands up the other's chest. He gave a small cry as he felt his genitals being pressured. Kai quickly let go. "Did I hurt you?"

"It's OK, I'm just still a bit sore"

"I'll go easy on you then" He removed the boxers that were in his way and let Max remove his own clothing. He gently ground their hips together so as not to hurt him. Max winced a couple of times at the pressure but then it started to feel good once he got used to the feeling. He looked at the larger figure above him and nodded his head. "Are you sure?"

"Do it" He gripped the bed covers as the other entered him and slowly rocked back and forth. Even though Kai was doing it as gently as he could Max still found it quite painful. Tears formed at the corners of his eyes.

"Max…"

"Don't stop…" He didn't want it to end because of a little pain. It was so different to what his Uncle did to him. "Harder…" The teen rode upon him faster and both felt themselves filling up. Sweat dripped down their faces as the speed picked up even more. Both gave cries of pleasure as their bodies realised the warm fluid. They lay beside each other, panting. "That was first time I ever enjoyed that"

"Me too, and it felt so good. I didn't hurt you did I?"

"You didn't…" They both smiled and snuggled up to each other. "Kai?"

"What?"

"How are we going to explain this to the doctors?"

Beth ran around the garden screaming her head off as Kenny and Tyson chased her with guns filled with cold water. It was only the day after they found Max and everyone was happily enjoying themselves. Ray watched them and laughed as Beth threw a water balloon at Tyson, hitting him in the face. "Hey, no face shots!"

"You look like a duck!" she laughed.

"She's got a point, you do" agreed Kenny.

"That's it!" They both screamed as he ran after them, soaking their backs. Glen appeared from the kitchen and handed Ray a drink.

"Thanks"

"And to think it's been pretty chilly for the past few days. We finally get a lovely warm afternoon to relax" Ray smiled at her and then put on a sad face which she noticed. "Still worried about your friend?"

"Yeah, I can't help but think people want to hurt, he's been in the hospital before for a similar incident"

"He's in good hands now, he'll be fine"

"The police are going to be bugging him with questions again. He hates that and probably prefers to be missing so he can get away from them" Beth and Kenny had now turned the tables and were squirting Tyson with everything they had while he kicked about on the ground. "Can I ask you a question?"

"What about?"

"I don't mean to intrude in your life, but, where's Beth's dad?" Glen looked away sadly and clasped her drink in both her hands.

"He left about five months after she was born. She's grown up without him and thinks it's normal not to have a father around. But now and again she's asked me when he's coming home and I've had to make up several stories" She watched Tyson pick her up and then jump into the large paddling pool and begin to flick the water at her. "She hasn't really been around boys a lot either, not even boys her age. She doesn't have a lot of friends and spends most of her time playing by herself"

"She may not have a dad or friends but I bet she has a loving mother" Glen looked at his face and smiled. A very wet Beth ran up and hid behind her mum.

"Beth, you're going to get my skirt wet"

"Mommy, Tyson's gonna squirt me!"

"Then hide behind Ray, I don't want to get wet!" She let go of her and hid behind the teen. Tyson slowly walked up to them aiming a water gun at them.

"Tyson don't you dare!"

"Sorry bud but you're in the way" He pulled the trigger and Ray cried out in fright as he got shot with a ton of water. Beth laughed and stood beside Tyson as they gave each other high fives. "Got him!" Glen laughed and tutted at Beth.

"Thanks guys…I'm gonna go get a towel" The other two laughed and ran after Kenny while Ray went to the kitchen to dry off. He picked it up and closed his eyes to wipe his face. He pulled it away and jumped out of his skin when someone grabbed him from behind and placed a damp cloth over his mouth and nose. He struggled as hard as he could to get free but his eyes were getting heavy. His body seemed to be shutting down as he felt himself hit the ground before darkness took him.

About half an hour later Tyson and Beth came into the kitchen to look for him. "Ray?"

"RAY! WHERE ARE YOU?"

"Beth he's not deaf. Why don't you check upstairs?"

"OK!" She bounded up the steps while he entered the sitting room. He gasped when he saw a bright red bandana lying on the table. He picked it up and grasped it angrily, knowing all too well what had happened.

Again, I'm really sorry for taking ages but the stupid thing wasn't working. And don't bother plotting to kill me 'cause I won't be able to update if you do.

Did you like the surprise I gave you? That was my first ever lemon, didn't really like it though, but I tried. They're together now, hope you're all happy! REVIEW PLEASE!