Authors note: OMG, it's been such a long time since I've updated. School's been such a bitch, but now since I'm in summer vacation, I can update more frequently (expect about 1-5 chapters a week till I start school). I'm currently working on my other 2 stories and once I'm done with these three, I have plans for new projects) anyways, this chapter focuses on Brick and his past, so review and enjoy :-).

Though the information contained in the folder wasn't much, it was enough to satisfy Brick. He was able to learn a bit about the younger twin, such as her birthday, favorite food, what classes she takes, stuff like that. It turns out that she was actually in his Chemistry class, which he found amusing, due to the fact that they were three months into school and not once has he noticed her in that class.

Also, just like Cody said, there was a list of people she hung out with, though there wasn't much on it, since the only people on it were her sister and three friends. However, one name stuck out from the rest, Zoey. Not only was she was Mike's girlfriend, but they were already acquainted, which will make it easier to get information from her. Sadly, he didn't know the other two people on the list.

After looking through the folder, Brick closed it and hid it under his bed. The last thing he wanted was his mom to see the folder and get the wrong idea. He then laid down on his bed. It was pretty late, so he decided to get some shut eye. As he fell asleep, one question managed to float into his head, why did he care? Yea, he was a good person always willing to help someone in need, but in this case, he knew that there was something else to this. Otherwise, he wouldn't go out of his way to help her.

"There has to be a reason why I care so much?" Brick stated as he fell asleep.

"Get up, wimp!" A boy shouted. "What's the matter, can't take a bit of pain?!"

Brick tried to get up, but to no avail. He looked at his surroundings, which he easily recognized. This was his elementary school. He was currently on the floor, beaten and bruised. There were three boys in front of him, ready to punch him. He instantly knew what was happening. Today was the last day of school and everyone was happy to get out. Unfortunately, the three boys in front of him, his childhood bullies, decided to give Brick one last beating.

"You brought this upon yourself you know" one the boys said as he kicked him. Brick knew they were lying, he had done nothing to them. They just enjoy picking on him since he was weak. They picked on him since second grade and made his life a living hell. If it wasn't by beating him, it was by getting him in trouble by lying or verbally abusing him.

"Now accept what you've brought upon yourself" the third boy stated as he kicked him.

"What have I done to you to deserve this?" Brick asked them.

"Oh, so now we're getting fresh" one of the boys mocked.

"That's not what I'm ap-" Brick tried to say but was cut off by a kick to the stomach.

"Just for that, we're beating you extra hard." With that, the three boys proceeded to beat him mercilessly...

Brick woke up, almost punching his wall. That memory was long ago, back before he went to boot camp, back before his father died but it was still fresh in his mind. His father was the one who signed him up for a military summer camp before he went into middle school. Because of his father, he was able to stand up to his bullies, although he knew he went a bit overboard. Unfortunately, his dad died while he was at camp.

Flashback

The three boys were cornering Brick, ready to beat him up. The four boys were now in middle school and Brick has gained a lot of muscle since elementary school. However, he didn't want to fight.

"So, you think you could get away with what you did?" one of the bullies asked him. A few minutes ago, Brick caught the lead bully cheating on a test. Now, he wanted revenge.

"No" Brick responded.

"Man, you are a disgrace for a human being" the bully stated. Brick prepared himself for a long speech, but what he got instead was far worse.

"No wonder why your father died." That was when Brick snapped.

"Shut up! You pricks have picked on me through out my whole life! I'm not going to let you do this to me anymore! My father was a good man, and no one is going to mock him when he's dead!"

The bullies smirked. "And what on Earth are you-" the lead bully began taunting, but was interrupted by a fist thrown at full power by Brick, knocking him out.

"Who's next" Brick taunted as the other two bullies prepared to fight.

Brick shuddered at that memory. He remembered what he did to those bullies, how they looked once he was done with them, how it took them a few weeks to recover from the hospital. After that, he became the most respected person in the school and the bullies left him alone.

As he prepared for school, he realized the answer to his question from last night. The reason why he wanted to help wasn't just because he was nice, it was because he knew that she was going through similar problems he's faced. Unfortunately for her, Samey doesn't have anyone she could lean on, turn to for help, someone who could make her safe, and Brick knew that. He made a pledge to himself, that he will help Samey, no matter what happens.

Authors note 2: sorry that I didn't put a Samey moment in, but this chapter was mostly to show why Brick cares so much about Samey.