Here is the next chapter! I hope you all are enjoying it so far. I am officially all done my tests so that means more free time. Meaning (hopefully) more time to write! Sorry this took so long, and I hope you enjoy! Please review if you liked it 3 **I own nothing but the storyline.

Jim didn't talk to Moran again until Monday. He had stayed in his room all of Sunday, trying to decide if he was truly considering being with Moran. After all he'd always said relationships were stupid and simply a weakness that others could use against you. A waste of time no less. If he was going to be in charge one day he had to be unbreakable.

Then again, he couldn't deny the fact that Moran had managed to get under his skin. That took great skill and he should be rewarded for it. Jim had already told himself it would only last a week. End it when next Sunday came around. Attachments just weren't an option.

At school he found Moran back in his normal place. He was leaning against Jim's locker, that same smile back on his lips. Jim let a smile spread over his own lips; this week was a freebie after all. He didn't have to be cold. He could enjoy it while it lasted.

Sebastian stood up straighter as Jim came over. He pulled him close and kissed him softly. Jim felt his breath leave him as Sebastian pulled back.

"Moriarty." The sniper said with a grin.

Jim stared up at him "What was that for?"

He shrugged "Just saying hello. Plus I missed you."

"You saw me on Saturday." Jim replied curtly "It was two days ago." He opened his locker to gather his books.

Sebastian leaned against the locker next to his, staring down at Jim. "What's your point?" He asked with a side smirk "Am I not allowed to miss you Jim?"

"Only if you have a serious reason." Jim said while slamming his locker closed "No one ever misses me Sebastian." He led the way down the hall. Moran fell into step beside him. His longer legs keeping him a step in front of Jim. "What's your reason then Moran?" He asked, walking faster to keep up with the tall boy.

Sebastian didn't say anything, nor did he look down at Jim. Instead he grabbed Jim's hand as they walked. Jim looked at their interlocked hands in surprise. Was he really willing to be public about this?

"My reason is that I really like you Jim. I want you to be my boyfriend." Sebastian said when they were away from the crowds.

Jim looked at their hands and then up at Moran. He gave the German boy a suspicious look "Why are you being so sappy? So... Forward?"

Sebastian smiled down at Jim, "Is there any other way to tell you that? If there is please do share."

He couldn't think of any. He'd never wondered about how this would happen. How to be asked to be somebody else's. Jim absolutely hated the silence that invaded his mind, whenever he was with Moran. Moran's presence shut his brain down, but what annoyed him the most was the fact that as much as he hated it, Jim also liked it.

"No, I guess not." He agreed after a moment.

Leaning down, Sebastian kissed him again. It was quicker this time and left Jim craving more. Sebastian kept their hands together as they walked down the hall. They had no classes together but Jim knew somehow he'd find the sniper come lunch time. He had the feeling Moran would never be too far away.

They split ways when they reached Jim's class. Jim watched Moran disappear; as he did he couldn't help but think of how much like a tiger he was. Always stalking about, quick to kill. He'd read how many men Sebastian had killed. No one ever saw him coming. He was a predatory animal who would sooner kill than make friends... So why had he chosen Jim? He wasn't complaining of course, but Jim was sure he was the last person Moran should want to be with.

Jim shrugged, he could figure out the answer later. For now he had to sink into his ignore the world mode. It was time for another pointless day.

He made it through the day, practically floating. Not because he was happy, but because he couldn't remember walking. Jim managed to retreat so far into his own head that he didn't hear anything but his own thoughts. Thoughts about Moran, how it was somehow too perfect. How he was strangely happy with the Moran boy. How Jim felt as if he didn't need to keep his guard up around him. A dangerous way to be. That was certain.

Still, Jim didn't mind this fact.

He was sure that he met Sebastian at lunch but he didn't remember anything from it. His brain was much louder than. Though he wouldn't admit it out loud, even though he couldn't hear or concentrate on anything outside his head, he liked the warm feeling that grew in his chest when he was around Sebastian. Secretly he hoped that Sebastian hadn't felt hurt when Jim ignored him at lunch.

It wasn't until the end of the day that Jim was pulled from his own mind. He was standing at his locker when strong arms wrapped around his waist. He jumped as the sound of the hallways erupted into his ears. He felt lips on his ear and rolled his eyes.

"Finally awake I see." Sebastian whispered, kissing his cheek. He pulled back, releasing Jim reluctantly. His hands sliding across Jim's hips as he did.

Jim turned around "I've been awake the whole day." He informed Sebastian "You just didn't try hard enough."

Sebastian laughed warmly and shook his head "A challenge I see." He crossed his arms "I love a challenge Moriarty."

"I know you do." Jim said. He turned back around to gather the rest of his books. Jim closed his locker and led the way out of the school.

Moran followed behind like a loyal puppy. Jim grinned to himself as the tall boy walked close behind him. People shot them small smiles, some were sneers, and others just seemed confused. It didn't matter though. If anyone said anything Jim would personally rip their throats out. He didn't take to hate from the lowly people who sadly wandered the earth.

Plus he had a tiger by his side.

They found a place over on a bench under a grove of trees. Jim looked out into the parking lot and was happy to find his driver late once again. This time though Jim didn't care how long he took. He didn't have a reason to go home or an overbearing need to leave.

Sebastian wrapped an arm around Jim's shoulders as they sat down. Jim did his best not to stiffen under the affectionate touch. It would take awhile for him to get used to it. To all of this. Moran didn't seem to notice and he whistled softly.

"So Jim, I was wondering if you would join me for dinner this Saturday." Sebastian asked.

Jim looked up at him slyly, "Saturday is a long way away." He twirled a fallen branch between his fingers "But I believe I'm available."

Sebastian laughed and squeezed Jim's shoulders tightly "I was hoping you'd say that." He looked off toward the parking lot for a moment. A strange expression passed over his face. "Does Angelo's sound good?" Sebastian asked, his face returning to its normal expression of ease "Around seven?"

Jim raised an eyebrow at the boy but nodded "Yes, that'll be fine. 'I'll meet you there."

The Moran boy laughed "You will not! I'll pick you up at six forty-five." He kissed Jim's cheek "Okay?"

"Okay." Jim agreed, he moved away from the boy as Maxwell pulled into the parking lot. "See you tomorrow Moran." He walked away before the other boy could answer.

When he reached the car he glanced back. Sebastian was staring in his direction with a sly grin. He didn't seem to notice Jim looking at him. Jim ducked his head and got into the car. He knew that he would start to notice more about the boy now. Being around a person frequently could do that.

He'd always had a sense that there was something more to Sebastian than met the eye. After he'd discovered his family background Jim had assumed that the mystery was solved. That the nagging feeling would disappear. Perhaps he was wrong... Perhaps there was something else.