A/N: Well, thanks for the review, whoever you are XD I want to end this fic in a few chapters ;d But things are just getting more exciting :/ I'd like to bring in Leon's past and more character interactions, including all sorts of manipulation, domination and coercion. Not sure if it's gonna end happily. Maybe a tragic end is more of what you're looking for? XD

(5) Anxiety

Leon's hands were shaking. He averted his gaze to the ground. It didn't help that Lukas's stare was as penetrating as could be, with a hint of disdain and mockery.

Emil peeked from his older brother to his friend and decided to break the tormenting silence.

'Come in,' invited Emil. Leon didn't budge. Instead, he took a step back.

'Um…actually I, like, think it's not such a good idea after all,' he stammered, trying his best not to look at Lukas. He had to leave before Lukas spilled out something humiliating.

Emil frowned, unable to fathom Leon's sudden change of mind. Before he responded, Lukas said, 'Come in. It's not like I'm a scary monster.'

He didn't like to keep the door open. As a matter of fact, the wind was blowing in. It was snowing outside.

'What's wrong?' teased Lukas. 'I don't bite.'

Leon wanted to dig a hole and crawl into it so he could disappear forever. It was debasing to face Lukas. He had had a deal with his own best friend's brother!

'Get lost, Lukas,' said Emil as he quickly dragged Leon into the house. 'You're scaring my guest away.'

'I didn't do anything,' protested Lukas. He held up his hands in defence. Fortunately for Leon, it seemed that Lukas had no intention to leak out their secret rendezvous.

The rest of the night proceeded awkwardly. Lukas insisted that Emil and Leon eat with him. He even forced Emil to swallow the vegetables, saying it was good for his health. For the entire dinner, Leon avoided eye contact with Lukas, who stared at him occasionally with a smirk. Leon wanted to cry when Emil left to go to the bathroom. He wanted his friend to stay but it would sound too desperate and cowardly.

After Emil left the table, Lukas finally opened the conversation with Leon.

'I see you aren't wearing your dress today.'

'Do you have to, like, destroy me every time we meet?' asked Leon.

'Me, destroying you?' laughed Lukas as he leaned closer to Leon. 'I think you're a bit paranoid.'

'Please don't tell Emil anything,' said Leon. It was unusual for him to beg someone, but Lukas was a challenging opponent. At least, he recognised his own limits.

'You think I'd rather ruin my clean brother image just to make Emil feel disgusted?' said Lukas incredulously. 'I thought you're smarter than this.'

Leon couldn't stand this guy. As much as he had to admit that Lukas's words always spoke the truth, his attitude simply irritated him. So much for putting up a façade.

'Emil always mentions you,' said Lukas. He tilted his head and goggled at Leon. Leon couldn't help but look away with a faint blush. He felt as if he was being undressed. 'Like how you're pretty clever, funny, popular and all. I guess he thinks too highly of you.'

'That's, like, a bit rich coming from you,' said Leon rudely.

'I mean, of course, you have your own wits,' continued Lukas. 'But I don't really like the idea that my brother is hanging out with a sellout.'

'I quit,' argued Leon. He finally mustered the courage to glare at Lukas. 'As I remember, you, like, enjoyed my service fairly well. I don't think Emil would like to know what his brother could do with a random crossdresser.'

There was a long moment of silence and then Lukas burst into laughter.

'Are you threatening me?'

'No,' said Leon flatly.

'I'm back!' said Emil as he walked back to the table and sat down between Leon and Lukas. 'You two weren't bad-mouthing me while I was away, right?'

'Of course not,' said Lukas with a warm smile. 'You're my perfect little bro.'

Emil blushed and brushed off his brother's hand as he attempted to ruffle his hair. Leon was dumbfounded. Was Lukas always like this towards his own brother? He was a completely different person in front of Emil. He was gentle, caring and affectionate. Yet, his words were full of spite when he talked to Leon.

It's not like he had done something incorrigible to make Lukas despise him to such great extent. As long as they were placed in the same room, there was always a possibility that a war would ensue.

After dinner, Leon stayed inside Emil's room and the two boys tried out the new video game. Then, they watched a couple of movies. In the middle of their third horror movie, Emil fell asleep with his head on Leon's shoulder. Leon didn't feel like waking him up but he needed to use the toilet real quick. He gingerly picked Emil up and placed him on the bed. He draped a blanket over him. Emil looked like an angel while he was asleep. His breathing was soft and he actually produced these adorable, faint snores which Leon could spend the whole night listening to. His cheeks were smooth and pink like a newborn's. He looked downright defenceless and innocent. No wonder his family would die to protect him.

Leon found it irresistible to stare at Emil's sleeping face. He couldn't help but bend down to stroke those messy silvery locks. He left a small kiss on Emil's forehead and left the room.

(6) Seduction

Leon yawned as he walked down the dark hallway. He opened the bathroom door without a second thought and regretted it immediately. He was taken aback by Lukas's half-naked body. The blond had just finished his shower and stepped out of the bathtub. His hair was dripping wet. He had a towel wrapped around his lower body. He looked like a fallen angel.

Leon made a quick dash towards the door but it was too late. Lukas saw him.

'So you have a new hobby now,' said Lukas. 'Sneaking up on somebody.'

'No,' defended Leon. 'I'm, like, sorry. I just wanna use the toilet.'

'Go ahead.'

Leon frowned.

'Aren't you…like getting out?'

'This is my house,' said Lukas sternly. 'My bathroom. I decide if I want to stay or leave.'

'Um…I can't-'

'Just use the toilet,' said Lukas in his low, warning tone. If Leon hadn't been needing to use the toilet so bad, he would've waited until Lukas finished looking at himself in the mirror and drying his hair.

After Leon finished his deed and went to the sink, Lukas was wiping moisture cream on his face. Leon had no idea how long he intended to admire himself in front of the mirror.

'What a narcissist,' Leon muttered so soft it was almost undetectable. Yet, he neglected the fact that Lukas was extremely sensitive.

Leon nearly slipped when Lukas pushed him against the wall. His heart started to hammer against his chest. He could almost hear its deafening beats.

'Say it again,' mumbled Lukas.

'Narcissistic, aren't you?' And Leon wasn't afraid to repeat that phrase.

'I have every right to be,' said Lukas proudly. He was still half-naked and Leon didn't like it at all. He was starting to get distracted by how alluring Lukas's body was.

He was slim but he had abs. He stood taller than Leon and that already made Leon feel inferior. It wasn't always the case that Leon came across someone more handsome than him. And he thought he was already vain enough.

His self-esteem plummeted after he met Lukas.

'You find me attractive too, don't you?' teased Lukas as he traced along Leon's jaw line.

Why did he feel so powerless in front of Lukas? He could have punched him even if he was Emil's brother.

Before Leon could make a move, Lukas was faster. He grabbed his crotch and smirked.

'Well, your body is fairly honest.'

Shit.

Leon's gasp only made it worse. Lukas was already winning.

'So you quit that dirty business of yours after you met me, right?'

He was undressing him every single second with his brutally outspoken attitude. Leon blushed and tried to argue but he never could think of a valid argument against Lukas.

It was true he couldn't date someone properly after meeting Lukas. Every time he went out with another guy, all he could think of was the humiliation that night.

Lukas had taken what remained of his pride and dignity. It was an agonising memory. He thought he was getting over it but then they met again. Their reunion was as disastrous as their first encounter.

Lukas was already rubbing his knee against Leon's crotch.

'What are you-'

Leon was met with a rather forceful kiss that rendered his lips bleeding. Lukas basically smacked his tent, causing him to moan out loud. He tried to shove Lukas away but the pleasure betrayed him. He was aroused. So freaking aroused.

'Somebody needs a bath,' said Lukas.

In a matter of seconds, they were wiggling in the bathtub, with hot water splashing upon their naked bodies. Lukas kept stroking Leon while preparing him. At least, he was merciful enough to prepare him properly before intruding his body.

The steam made Leon feel dizzy. He couldn't think straight and Lukas's dirty words kept resonating in his ears. He knew he was low enough to sell himself but he deserved some respect too. He was doing it for money. For his tuition fee. For his rent. He wasn't exactly lucky with his stock investment for the past three months and the hourly wage provided by his part-time could hardly satisfy his daily needs. He was a hopeless shopaholic and materialist.

'You said you quit,' said Lukas. 'But you're still good at moaning like a slut.'

'Shut up- ah!'

Leon struggled in the kiss. He tried to look for ways to make himself feel less mortified. Lukas and Emil actually shared quite a massive resemblance but it was impossible for him to imagine Lukas as Emil at all. The way Lukas talked and touched him would never apply to Emil, who was a soft-spoken, reserved sweetheart.

What in the world went wrong with the upbringing of these two brothers?

Leon was losing it. Lukas hooked his legs around him and thrust his shaft deep inside him. It hurt but at the same time it was pleasuring. It was the kind of hurt you would bask in. Leon began to wonder if he was a major masochist. Arthur had said so, but he never wanted to believe that. No, he didn't deserve such treatment.

His nails dug into Lukas's back but the taller boy didn't seem to care. Heat surrounded them. Leon came first and after a few more thrusts, Lukas released his seeds inside him.

He only pulled out when both of them stopped panting.

Leon felt dirty. Yet, it indisputably felt good.

They made out some more in the bathtub. Leon had no idea why it had come to this, but Lukas seemed fairly clear about what he wanted.

He wanted to tease this boy more. To bully him. To make him incapable of resisting his body.

(7) A Talk

Leon was met with a migraine in the morning. He had dozed off next to Emil. When Emil woke up, he also opened his eyes.

'Morning,' greeted Emil. He was rubbing his eyes and yawning.

'So cute,' thought Leon.

His back hurt again and this time his butt hurt more. His head was spinning.

'Why are you…wearing Lukas's shirt?' asked Emil as he squinted at the oversized shirt Leon was wearing.

'I took a shower last night,' explained Leon. 'He offered me a set of clean clothes.'

'I see.' Emil nodded without any more suspicion. He got off bed and stretched.

'Breakfast?' He smiled.

'I think I'll, like, pass.'

Leon rolled to the left and snuggled inside the blanket. Emil bent over and asked anxiously, 'What's wrong?'

'Headache,' said Leon. 'And I'm not hungry.'

'Do you need some Panadol?' offered Emil.

'I'll be fine.'

'I'll let you rest then.'

After Emil left the room, Leon fell asleep again. When he woke up, it was already noon. His head didn't hurt as much. At least, he was able to think straight.

He wished what had happened the previous night had been a nightmare, but the bruises on his body reflected otherwise. He dragged his heavy body into the bathroom. He cleaned his face and brushed his teeth. He was expecting to see Emil downstairs but instead he was met by Lukas.

Lukas was in the kitchen cooking something. Leon decided to go back up before Lukas caught him.

'Now you're running away from me?'

Lukas's condescending tone rang in his ears. Leon sighed and stomped downstairs.

'Where's Emil?'

'And good afternoon to you,' said Lukas cheerfully. He didn't turn around to look at Leon. He kept adding something into the frying pan.

'Good afternoon,' muttered Leon. Well, not so good.

'He's out to run some errands,' said Lukas. 'Take a seat.'

It took Leon a minute to react. He hobbled towards the dining table and sat down gloomily. After what had happened between him and Lukas, he simply couldn't regard Lukas as Emil's older brother anymore. He wondered why Lukas would even be interested in him. Was he a sex maniac? Or did he just detest him so much he wanted to ruin him?

'What do you, like, want?' asked Leon. He reckoned if Lukas was plotting something against him, they might as well come clean to each other.

'What do you mean?' Lukas turned around. He carefully poured the fried chicken onto a clean plate.

'Is this some sort of joke? What do you, like, want exactly from me?' interrogated Leon. He was firm this time. At least, he didn't look away from Lukas and he wasn't shuddering.

'Nothing much,' said Lukas casually. It was this carefree tone that infuriated Leon. He felt as if he was being toyed with.

'You like me, don't you?'

'Huh?'

Now Leon was confused. Did he like Lukas?

Wait, the answer ought to be pretty obvious. All Lukas ever did was taunting him, playing with his dignity and pride. How could he like someone so…so…so…

'Attractive' was the word that flooded his mind.

Gosh, he certainly was hopeless.

Lukas had this invisible charm around him that drew Leon to him, despite how horribly he treated him. Deep down, he sort of admired Lukas's substantial self-confidence, egocentricity and narcissism. He was a guy who never seemed to fail in anything. He only saw himself in his eyes.

'Impress me,' said Lukas. 'Maybe I will consider going out with you.'

'What?'

A gigantic question mark appeared on Leon's head. He stared at Lukas in disbelief. Did he just say he would go out with him?

No, that wasn't even what he ought to be thinking about. This guy was giving him the creeps.

'You're kidding me, right?' Leon almost laughed.

'Do I look like I'm kidding?' Lukas raised one of his brows and crossed his arms. He looked dead serious. Leon tried to hide his blush and the panting that resulted from the crazy beats of his heart.

'We'll try something else tonight,' suggested Lukas.

Leon had a bad feeling about this.

(8) Confusion

Leon should have left when he still could. Yet, Emil insisted that he stay for another night because he didn't want to spend the Boxing Day alone with Lukas. This Christmas, Leon prepared a gift for Emil. It was an exquisite watch. When Emil knew that it cost Leon a few hundred, he wanted to reject his present. What he prepared were a hand-knitted sweater and a matching scarf. He suddenly felt guilty. Every year, Leon bought him something extravagant. And every year, Emil ran out of ideas for gifts. Leon had got everything he needed. Branded clothes. Expensive watches. And he was an apple fan so basically he had a Macbook, an iphone and an ipad. Emil couldn't think of what to buy for Leon.

Unknown to Emil, Leon actually appreciated how Emil got into so much trouble making handicrafts for him. He himself was a money-oriented guy. He would never spend so much effort into self-making something.

He knew nothing good would happen when Lukas asked him to go into his room after Emil fell asleep.

Lukas was right. He might have liked him a bit. Otherwise, he would have been able to push Lukas away, considering that he was never a fragile, petite boy to begin with. Why couldn't he stop Lukas? Why did it feel so good when he touched him?

When he was pinned down on Lukas's bed, Leon's mind went blank. The room was filled with Lukas's scent. There were a couple of paintings and Leon realised that Lukas was a talented painter. He also spotted quite a lot of photos Lukas he taken with Emil and his roommates.

While Leon was busy exploring Lukas's room, his wrists were tied up with a belt.

'Gosh, don't tell me you're, like, into this kind of stuff,' said Leon. He tried to wriggle his hands out of the belt but Lukas stopped him.

'I suggest you stop struggling,' whispered Lukas. 'It might hurt.'

'Why me?' asked Leon. He ran out of lines to say, to be frank. Lukas had already straddled him and was taking off his shirt.

'Ask yourself why you've stayed,' was Lukas's cold response.

The rest of the night consisted of Leon getting bitten all over his body, penetrated harshly from behind and coaxed into moaning till he came.

It certainly wasn't the kind of Boxing Day he had wished for. Lukas had made him cum over and over again. He was bent over all on fours. He wondered if his moans ever reached Emil's room. He tried to focus on Emil's smile in the photo on the nightstand, but Lukas made him turn around so he was facing him. He seemed to wallow in Leon's crying expression. It turned Lukas on when Leon begged him to slow down or to stop. He always did the opposite and thrust hard into him. He loved the frustration, the humiliation and the vulnerability all plastered over Leon's adorable face.

'Well, you're more cooperative than I thought,' commented Lukas.

After they came for the third time, Leon was practically out of breath. Lukas seemed to be rather satisfied.

'Just untie me, bastard,' cursed Leon.

'Gladly.'

Lukas untied him.

'Aren't you going to punch me?' teased Lukas.

'No.'

Leon simply sat up. He didn't know why but he felt like crying. He wouldn't hurt Lukas in any way because he was Emil's brother. He didn't want to upset Emil. Plus, he saw no point in retaliating now. They had both enjoyed the pleasure.

'Can I, like, use the bathroom?'

Leon stood up and barely managed to wobble towards the door.

'Sure.'

He felt Lukas's stare follow him. He didn't look back. He needed a warm bath to calm himself and think properly.