Warning: There's sex in this scene, you've been waaaaarned.

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Robbie stands before a small mirror on the wall in his room. His fingers touch lightly to the swelling beside his mouth then to the blood coming from his mouth. That Darren, whoever, has some punch. Two knocks cause him to turn his head to the door and through the mirror he sees Rocky walk in. Even from the doorway the samurai dressed ninja can see the blood on his friend's mouth.

"A.. are you alright?" Coming into the room he closes the door after him before crossing the room to the male, he touches Robbie's lip gently.

Wincing from the touch, Robbie swats the hand away. "I'm alright, don't worry about me- I'm used to it, but what about you did Colt flip out again?"

Shaking his head Rocky sits on the males bed. "No, that's the funny thing, he actually apologized for being a jerk and accussing me of being gay. He either didn't hear Darren or he figured since I gave you the brush off after that creep slugged you it was some kind of sign that we didn't do anything." Reaching out a hand for him he says quietly. "I wanted to make sure you were alright, but after what he said and people heard..."

"Say no more," He sits down besied Rocky gaze at his lap. "Guess we've got 'em all fooled, huh?"

Rocky senses a 'but' but it doesn't come, so he asks. "Go ahead if you wanna say something."

"Its just that, this whole thing isn't working out so good for me... I'm having a really hard time adjusting to not touching you or kissing you whenever you look cute or something." He gestures to the long black wig on the blond's head.

Smiling he removes the wig. "Does this help?"

Snickering, the reaper shakes his head. "No, now you're back to the look I originally love." Cupping the ninja's face with one hand it lowers down to the male's neck where his fingers languidly trace the chain about Rocky's collarbone. "Was Darren right, about me not pleasing you in that way?"

Rocky laughed a bit. "The very fact that we were heard at all should answer that; I'm a near silent lover, just ask my old girlfriends you'd think they were masterbating." He snickers until the Canadian's hand comes back up to his cheek cupping it. "Robbie?"

He pulls Rocky to him for a kiss not surprised that the male backs out of it.

"As much as I want to, I can't... we can't- we agreed."

"I'm sorry."

But his apology wasn't for almost breaking the promise it was for grabbing the back of the ninja's head with one hand bringing him into an unrefused kiss as deep as the sea or a cheesy love novel. Soft, warm, flesh against flesh caressing while their mouths speak in silence, though, their voices whisper in pants of lost breaths until they're forced to seperate for lack of air. Breaking apart they look intensily at the other a look that said if the other person moved even an inch they'd be eaten alive. A blink on both boys part breaks the spell and they look away as they stand, saying in unison.

"Just friends."

And Rocky leaves the room. Robbie watched the door until the scene in his head of it opening allowing a Rocky in that didn't want to refuse him and wants to be with him but it didn't happen so he went back to checking his wound before he removes the make-up from his face and the costume from his body to trade it in for pajamas. Rocky watched the door until the scene in his head of Robbie opening the door and pulling him back inside insisting that they remain lovers stopped playing in his head, with that gone he walks down the hall to his room, head low.

* * *

Colt knocked steadily on the door to his girlfriend's dorm room and after the fifth knock the door was answered.

"Colt, what are you doing here?" Maggie asks taking a quick step back when Colt came forward, no words, just entrance.

Door shoving closed hard he turns the lock knowing that Maggie has a roommate who is thankfully gone tonight. Reaching out for the girl he pulls her, salmon color, nightgown clad body to his own kissing her hard and passionately. The red head raps her arms around the males neck surprised greatly when Colt's hands slide down from her neck to the back of her thighs and lifts her up onto his hips walking her over to the bed. Colt would have wanted his first time with the girl to be romantic, special, but he can't seem to stop the hungry drive in him screaming for release to rid himself of the ugly images that spun black and sickening circles in his mind of Robbie touching his brother and his brother enjoying it.

Maggie moaned softly tilting her head back to allow the ninja more of the neck he is feverishly biting in to. "Aaahh," It was half pleasure half pain as she pushes him back a bit. "not so hard." She says breathlessly.

Kissing a trail from her neck over her delicate collarbone, Colt whispers. "I'm sorry." But he continued on like a zombie, neither with it nor against it, just doing.

Maggie could swear Colt was a vampire, she can feel a hickey growing on her neck shivering when Colt gave it the slightest lick before he presses his mouth to her. Tongues collide as a gentle tap meets with an abrupt stab that soon traced the roof of her mouth. Maggie's hands are pinned beside her head against the wall behind her and they soon become aquainted with the ninja's mouth sucking and kissing the bicep, elbow, and wrist of her left arm.

"Colt." She uttered in a sigh.

Releasing her hands Colt undoes the first three large buttons on her nightshirt exposing her bra-less breast. Quick hands now at the girls thighs caressing them gently yet strong, he leans down suckling at the pink peaks of her chest; his tongue worked magic on the girl and the pleasure was evident as his palm rests against her wet panties. Pushing up her nightshirt Colt kisses a trail down her body to that very spot removing the obstruction of clothing in his way before he dove into her with his mouth, finally voicing his own met needs with a low groan, though the girl seems to be the only one receiving.

'Rocky... that asshole.' Thinks the ninja. 'He lied to me, right to my face!' He can feel Maggie's body shudder around his tongue.

If she isn't ready than he must be doing something wrong. Sitting back on his legs the ninja undresses fast dropping his clothes to the floor or maybe they're still somewhere on the bed he didn't know or care but he hooks fingers past the waste band of the girls underwear sliding them off, tossing them before he pulls Maggie's naked body, still sitting up, against his own; with Maggie on his lap he wraps his arms around her pulling her closer before positioning himself with her body and moving slowly in.

'Why does he want this with a guy?! How can he possibly-...!?' Wonders the anger conflicted ninja. He bared his teeth in anger over his girlfriend's shoulder at the sound of his brother enjoying Robbie in this intimate way. 'And who is on top of who? Bastard corrupted my brother turning him into some man pussy seeking-...' His face is turned to the red head to receive a kiss from her.

Her hips move up and down on his lap at such a speed its a wonder the bed doesn't collapse from the constant impact of it all. Their movements are carnal and rough but the sounds are tender and passionate.

'I hate him...' His mind hisses.

"More." Maggie begs.

Darren's words crash through his mind as he obliged to the girls request. The room is filled with sounds of ecstacy and pleasure as the two ride it out into a hard shudder into one another when they release in a collapsed heap on the bed beneath them.

'And if this is still going on.... I'll....' Colt can't finish the thought, he just can not.

Maggie wraps her arm around her lovers chest snuggling close to him, planting light kisses on his chest. "Not that I mind the end result but what brought this on?"

Colt blinks absently then, after a moment, turns his attention to the girl. "I'm so stupid, I didn't even use a condom."

Smiling she gives him a light pop on the jaw. "Relax kid, I'm on the pill- but what's bothering you so much that you can barely stay conscious for after glow?"

"I..." He swallows audibly hard. "I found these pictures of my brother- Rocky," He corrects not wanting to use such a friendly term for his brother just yet. "with that asshole Robbie."

"Okay, so you found some pictures; what was on them?" She leans up on her elbow looking down at him.

"He lied to me Mags, my own brother... he fucking lied to me." Colt shakes his head his sweat soaked hair not moving of its own accord like it normally would being stuck to his forehead. "He's been- I think he's gay."

"You think he's gay? Colt, did he actually tell you this?"

"I told you that he lied to me. I found pictures telling me what he refused to say." Sitting up Colt now looks down at her. "Rocky and that prick were dancing together in one and kissing in another. If that isn't betrayl I don't know what is."

"Or maybe he's just confused and shit happened and now he's really embarrassed about it so why bring it up?" She shrugs. "The matter could be done and over with for them and now you and that moron Darren are bringing it back up making it an issue when it really isn't. How have they been acting lately? Sneaky or are they openly friendly with each other?"

Colt thinks that question over. So far they've only ever been around each other in public except for tonight since Rocky said he was gonna see if Robbie was alright after Darren popped him one. He'd never been so happy to have the male around in his life and if he intended to keep pummeling the Canadian they may end up best friends.

"You're right, I should look into it more. Thanks for this and... you know, that." He leans over kissing his girlfriend. "I gotta go. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Okay- and remember, no chew outs, beat downs, or actions of any kind without concrete proof that something is still going on."

Dressing, he nods. "Right."

Colt leaves the room after dressing and giving the girl one last kiss making a mental note to buy her something for being an aggressive creep when he should have been gentle. Returning to his room he didn't expect to see his brother in bed sound asleep but there he was down for the count. Cocking his head he walks beside his brother's bed looking down at him as if trying to see something. Noticing a bare shoulder he recalled that Rocky never showed him this tattoo of his and carefully he moves the blanket from his brother's sleeping form.

'Let me see... the.. the art of Sin. Sounds like that guy alright, but Rock' said he was going to get it removed so that's nothing to worry about. What else... Just some necklace.' Grabbing his brother's phone he checks the messages that are saved and the phone numbers in the address book finding nothing out of the ordinary. 'Man you're dull. Maybe Maggie is right and it was just a freak accident and they'll never do it again.' Going over to his own bed he removes everything but his boxers before crashing on top of the blanket and falling asleep.

November 4th.

The Douglas family looks like an advertizement for one of those photoshop places with everyone smiling and looking on expectantly. The reason for this is they have a visitor to their home- two if you count the person who brought their guest.

"Arc, this is Jessica and Sam Douglas they're your grandma and grandpa."

Jessica beamed hearing the words outloud. She hoped the day would come when she could be a grandmother and spoil a kid rotten with love and presents. Sam looked just as proudly noticing right away Douglas features on the child and if possible became more proud of his son Samuel than he ever was before, though, he knew how the child was born he didn't care about that this boy will be loved right.

"And this is Michael, your uncle; Jeffrey, your other uncle, is at school with your dad- they have classes."

Pulling the collar of his shirt from his mouth the boy throws his head back to look up at his cousin. "Like kindercare?" Asks the boy.

Tum laughed at how high the kids voice was. Jessica's heart soared from her chest with want to hold the child right away but she wasn't going to make any snappy movements in fear of scaring the kid. New families and parents it all must be such a change for him, its better not to push too much on him.

"Yeah, grown-up kindergarten."

Arc nods to show he understands. Returning his soaked shirt to his mouth he looks the family over with wonder and curiosity as if trying to figure out what to do with them.

Jessica pulled out the ace in the hole. "Arc, honey, would you like something to drink or eat?"

Twisting back and forth a second while thinking the boy walks over to her asking. "Do you have marshmellows?"

"I think we do, do you like jumbo-sized."

The boys eyes lit up at the recognition. "Mhm!"

Sam laughed at his enthusiasm. So Arc was another eater like Michael, the kid will weight 100 pounds by the time his wife is done with him.

"They've got colors too."

"Oh cool! I've never had those ones." Taking the woman's hand he follows her into the kitchen.

Watching them exit Robbie smiles "And like that" he snaps his fingers. "you guys are in with him."

"Thank you for bringing him by Robert." Sam says unable to hide the joy in his tone.

"Thanks for letting him stay, I'd hate to think of him staying at a hotel with me- I can't afford that." Taking two steps backward he turns then opening the front door. "I'll get his things."

Jessica and Arc exit the kitchen just as this happens and the woman held her breath thinking Arc would snap if his cousin left the home without him the boy only glanced that way before removing a green marshmellow from the six he managed to carry in his small hand to hand it to Sam.

"Do you want one?"

"Thank you, Arc."

"You're welcome." Taking a seat beside Tum tum he looks the ninja over with a smile. "Your dad has the same name like my dad, is it so he can remember his name?"

Sam laughed at that. "No, its because... well sometimes a man likes to name his first born after himself."

"Mm. My mom wrote to me and said that I was named after a... a croogle point."

"Do you mean crucial point?"

Looking to Sam Arc asks. "Do I?"

Smiling the man nods. "I think so."

Nodding to Jessica Arc says. "I think so."

"Hey Arc," Tum, whose been quiet until now, says. "I can show you my video games and stuff. I'll even let you eat from my candy stash."

"What's a video games?"

"If Rocky heard you say that he would have a small heart attack." Tum snickers remember his brother's obsession with the things as a teen. He didn't know if Rocky played them anymore, though. "Come on, I'll show you." Tum takes the boy's hand into his own, not minding the sticky feeling due to the snack he's been eating.

"Michael, let the boy have a life before you ruin it with that brain mush." Says his father teasingly.

"I was only offering Gameboy, sheesh." He smiles slyly while leading the boy upstairs.

"Should I put them in his room or would you rather do it?" Robbie asks.

"I'll take them up." Offers Sam taking the duffle bag and smaller bag filled with toys.

Jessica watches her husband a moment then looks at the Canadian. "Really, thank you for this. You don't know what this does to Sam and me. And he's just an angel."

Brows furrowed he asks. "Arc is?!" Snickering he waves it off. "Wait until he's comfortable, see if you still think he's an angel."

"Rocky's coming here for dinner today with his brother, why don't you come as well."

Grinning handsomely he accepts the offer. "Thanks, I'll do that."

Giving the boys arm a pat, Jessica leans in to whisper. "You're very good for my son, I don't know what you told him to make him not so nervous but really, you're a life saint."

"You're gonna make me blush."

Mostly because he knew why Rocky was so happy, although he couldn't really say it was anything he did the thanks belongs to Sin and his crazy get-what-he-wants way.

"I'd better go for now. Tell Arc bye for me."

"Alright. Bye dear." She closes the door after him.

* * *

"Colt!" Rocky called out to his brother when he hit the parking lot. "Can I catch a ride with you home, it'd be kind of pointless- both of us driving there."

'Get bent.' Colt glared at his brother a second before answering. "Sure."

Taken aback by the hard tone he thinks in wonder. 'What's with him?' Pulling open the passangers side door to enter.

"Hey you," Maggie says wrapping her arms around her boyfriend's neck. "are you going home? Can I come with you?"

Smiling, the male gives her a kiss on the cheek before saying. "Yeah, sit up front."

Again Rocky is taken aback but gestures the girl to the open door.

"I'm Maggie by the way." Holding out a hand she shakes Rocky's.

"Rocky." He says in a confused tone before climbing into the backseat of the car.

The ride to their home was silent for the blond while the two upfront chatted about the songs on the radio and which station is best agreeing that one station plays crap music but the radio host are hilarious.

'So much for apologizing. Maybe Darren's comment just took longer to settle in, he really should stop listening to that guy.' Rocky thinks lifting his thumb to his mouth he hooks the nail beneath his canine giving his thumb a twist. 'I should pay Darren a visit.'

When they got to the house Maggie introduced herself instantly winning Jessica over with her kind and outgoing personality, the red head even complimented the woman on her clothes saying she has great taste. Arc exploded with happiness jumping into Rocky's arms, slamming into him for a tight hug when lifted into a hold.

"Uncle Tum showed me Gameboy, there's a man named Mario stuck in there and he wants you to help him get out so you have to go around until the end."

"Wow!" Rocky humored the boy. "Did you play?"

"I only watched, I like Mallow because he's like a cloud but they keep calling him a frog- isn't that silly?"

"Very silly." Says Rocky.

"Ignore me why don't you." Says Colt teasingly.

"Are you Colt?" The boy looks over his other uncle assessing him. "He's tall." He reaches out for the male.

"Looks like height wins today." He takes the boy into his arms.

"My name is Arc and I'm gonna be five on my birthday next time."

Looking impressed Colt says. "That's so big, are you gonna go to school then?"

"I am, aunt Edi told me this and I'm gonna draw and have naps."

Rocky can't help but feel his heart swell having the boy here in his home with his family, although... "Arc, have you been chewing on your shirt?" He asks noticing the wet patch.

"Don't start on him when you were the same way. His stuff is in Colt's old room, get him a clean shirt."

"Right." Heading upstairs Rocky walks into the room to sort through the clothes.

"Are you my aunt?" He asks Maggie.

"No, I'm just some nobody dating your uncle." She tossles his blond mop.

Arc looks her over then chews thoughtfully on his shirt again.

"Enough of that, come change your shirt." Says Rocky taking him from Colt setting him down to the floor. He undoes the buckles on his overalls removing the shirt once he could get access to it, handing Arc the clean one. "Here you go."

"Thank you." The boy pulls the shirt over his head smoothing it down before Rocky re-buckles the overalls. "Can we play ninjas now?"

"Yeah, we'll go in the backyard. Have you been practicing?"

"Uh huh! My chucks are in my bookbag upstairs, I'll get them!!" He slides from the couch the dashes upstairs.

"Will you be staying for dinner Margrette?" Asks Jessica already thinking of setting another place for later on.

"I can't I have a class tonight, but thanks for the offer I'd like to stay over another time."

"You'll be welcomed."

"Oh Rocky before I forget Robbie is coming tonight for dinner as well. I thought it would be nice for Arc to have him here his first night."

The weight in the room could only be felt by those who are skilled enough and sensative enough to shifts to notice how thick it got when Colt heard the news. Tum tum and Rocky both looked at their brother who, to anyone else, is just standing there casually holding his girlfriend around the waist while she made small talk with their dad. Its definitely talk time with the middle child.