I'll be there for you, songfic for Wyatt and Chris

So no one told you life was gonna be this way

Chris walked as quickly as he could, making his way home. God, working in a hamburger place can make a boy… I think frustrated would be the best word to describe it. But, you know, since Chris' parents were dead and he had to pay college, he had no choice. He just thanked some higher power for the fact that he had a home to go after a hard day. But usually that higher power couldn't care less about Chris. Oh yes, Chris' life pretty much sucked. For the last year and a half he had had… about twenty one night things and one girl who had dated a total of three weeks. Wyatt, the older brother who Chris lived with, was getting annoyed to find a new girl in their kitchen every morning!

Your job's a joke, you're broke, your love life's D.O.A

"I'm home!" Chris yelled as he opened the front door of the manor. "Well, finally. What're you trying to do, kill yourself by working too hard? It's nine p.m.!" Wyatt said and came to the hall. Chris sighed. "I know, but Connor was sick so I covered for him. I get a little extra for that", Chris explained. "Chris, how many times do I have to tell you that you don't need extra money! I can give…" "No! I appreciate the offer, Wy, I really do, but no. I don't want your money. And I hope this is the last time I say it." "But…" "No, Wy. I'm going to bed." And with that Chris went upstairs.

It's like you're always stuck in second gear

When it hasn't been you day, your week, your month, or even your year, but…

"He's just trying to help", a voice in Chris' mind told him. Yeah, that was Wyatt, always trying to help his littlebrother. As if he didn't have problems of his own. But he did, and Chris knew that. He just didn't want Wyatt to worry about him. He was a big boy, almost twenty, he could take care of himself. But Wyatt didn't seem to get it. Ever since Piper and Leo died and Phoebe and Paige moved away, Wyatt has been there for Chris every time he needed help. But now, it was time for Chris to grow up, and take care of himself. He didn't need Wyatt anymore. Oh yeah, not at all.

I'll be there for you

When the rain starts to fall

I'll be there for you

Like I've been there before

I'll be there for you

Cuz you're there for me, too

The next morning

You're still in bed at ten and work began at eight

Wyatt had a headache. He was suppose to be at work right now, but no. He was in bed, he was tired and so not going anywhere. Work could wait. They didn't need him there 24/7. Right? Well, if they did they could call but before that, Wyatt was not getting up from bed. He had heard Chris leaving hours ago. God, that boy could be so stubborn! He needed help, but he just wouldn't ask for it. Why? Because he was so damn proud. Without warning Wyatt heard the fire alarm ringing. "What the…?" He got up from the bed with a great effort and orbed downstairs. There was coffee on table and bacon in oven. Oven? Yes, oven, Chris didn't like to use fat when he cooked. Next to the coffee there was a note: 'I saw your beer bottles. Hide them better next time. Enjoy your breakfast, I'll be back by seven. Chris.'

You burned your breakfast, so far, things are going great

Wyatt sank to a chair, not bothering to take the bacon out of the oven. He didn't get drunk often, but when he did, the mornings were like hell. But still, something was different about this morning. Wyatt may have a good job, great girlfriend and awesome brother… But he finally admitted that he needed help as much as his awesome brother did. He didn't enjoy his work like he use to, he was thinking about leaving his girlfriend and Chris was slowly but surly pulling away. Things needed to change in the Halliwell household. And they needed to change fast.

Your mother warned you there'd be days like these

But she didn't tell when the world has brought you down to your knees that

Wyatt heard the front door opening. "What is that smell?" Suddenly Chris ran to the kitchen and took the bacon out. "You couldn't just eat it?" "It was already burning when I came downstairs", Wyatt defended himself. "What're you doing home anyway?" "Boring class, I had to get out of there", Chris said and sat next to Wyatt. Wyatt nodded. He knew the feeling. "Well, I'm not going to work today either. So what do you say, how 'bout we hang around together today, like we use to?" Chris smiled. "Yeah, that would be great."

I'll be there for you

When the rain starts to fall

I'll be there for you

Like I've been there before

I'll be there for you

Cuz you're there for me, too

After late breakfast, Wyatt and Chris decided to go to their favourite place in the world: Golden Gate Bridge. "Do you remember when Dad showed us this spot for the first time?" Wyatt asked. "Yeah. I was scared of heights so I wouldn't let go of his arm." Wyatt laughed a little. "You were so cute!" "Shut up!" "Well, you were!" Chris laughed. However, soon his smile faded. He sighed. "I miss them…" he said quietly. "So do I", Wyatt said. There was a long silence between the two 'til Wyatt broke it. "At least I have you…"

No one could ever know me, no one could ever see me

Seems you're the only one who knows what it's like to be me

Someone to face the day with, make it through the rest with,

Someone I'll always laugh with

Even at my worst, I'm best with you. Yeah!

Chris looked at his bigbrother. "Oh yeah? Well I have you, too", he joked. He was not very good at showing his feelings and situations like this made him feel uncomfortable. But like I already said, something was different about this morning. And it was getting a really different day. So even if Chris couldn't say it, he made sure that Wyatt knew what he really felt. And there was not a single thing that Chris could hide from his brother.

It's like you're always stuck in second gear

When it hasn't been you day, your week, your month or even your day, but…

There was a silence again. This time neither of them broke it. They just sat there, knowing the other one would never leave his side. Never.

I'll be there for you

When the rain starts to fall

I'll be there for you

Like I've been there before

I'll be there for you

Cuz you're there for me, too

"Wyatt?" "Yeah?" "Could you loan me some money. You know, for books?" Wyatt smiled. "Of course, littlebrother. How much do you need?" Finally, they understood that it was okay to ask for help. Both of them.

I'll be there for you…

I'll be there for you…

I'll be there for you

Cuz you're there for me, too!