A/N: Here's the second chapter. I know it seems kind of pathetic to as for a review, but it would mean a lot. I really want to make this story good, so your opinion would be really appreciated. I just don't know if what I'm writing is okay or not, as cliche as that sounds. Okay, sorry for rambling about poop. Take it sleazy and I'm out.
Chapter 2: Brain Stew:
Two weeks later, Alec and his siblings were boarding a plane to New York, leaving their old life behind. Part of Alec wanted to come out in America and start new, but he knew how his father would react to it. He wanted to be happy with himself, but the words that his father said to him buzzed around his head like bees, stinging him over and over again.
Alec felt a small sweaty hand being slipped inside of his. He looked down at Max who had a look of pure determination in his eyes. The poor kid had never been on a plane before, and while he was excited, he couldn't help but be a little scared. Max always went into things with bravery, and Alec wanted to be like him. "Hey M. Are you okay?" Max looked at him through his glasses," Of course I am," he said, acting like it was an obvious fact.
They boarded the plane, Alec taking his seat by Max who was all but shaking with excitement. When they took off Max looked out the window in awe at the cars and people getting smaller and smaller. "I wonder if this is what it feels like to be a Titan," Max said quietly. Alec laughed at him.
Max and Alec talked about manga the entire way to New York. It was times like this that Alec felt almost happy and could forget about the things he dealt with at home. As long as Max never had to feel that way, Alec could deal with everything his father threw at him. Max was just so mature and worldly. He made Alec realize why he went through everything. Max didn't deserve any of the pain.
Max, who had been quiet for a while, suddenly turned to Alec and looked at him through wise eyes. "Alec, I hope you know that you are special and your life has meaning," he said. Alec's eyes grew wide. There was no way that Max could have heard what happened, right? He couldn't have. But the understanding look in his brother's eyes told him otherwise. Alec just laughed," Yeah, Max, everyone's life has meaning. So you said that he was framed for the murder so he had to go to Dead Man Wonderland?" Max's eyes lit up and he began explaining in detail all about his new favorite manga while Alec was screaming on the inside
After landing at the airport, they hailed a cab. They got in, and Alec couldn't help but be awestruck by the beauty of the great city. The sun glinted off of the skyscrapers that looked so tall that they seemed surreal. The horizon of the city was marred with the loud cars and people bustling about the streets. Everything was moving and alive.
They pulled up to a large white house in a gated community. Alec rolled his eyes looking at the house. Of course his parents bought a huge house, they were all about appearances. As long as everything looked okay, it didn't matter if it really was. They all grabbed their bags and went inside of the front door. The inside of the house was furnished with modern furniture that was completely his mother's taste. "Okay, let's all look for a room," Izzy said, excitedly. She ran off in the most graceful of ways and the boys rolled their eyes and followed suit. Alec wandered around until he ended up on the second floor hallway. He looked up and saw a trapdoor to the attic and pulled down, revealing a ladder. He stepped up and saw a huge room with slanted windows. The attic even had a bathroom. He decided to stay here, so he dropped his bags on the ground.
The sound of someone coming up the ladder made Alec turn around. Izzy's dark spill of hair came over the edge of the door and Alec came to help her up. She swatted away his hand, sticking out her tongue at him. She got up and sat on the floor. "So, Alec, are you excited? New school, new boys," she said grinning. Alec blushed," I-I-no! Why would you think that? ," He sputtered. She laughed. "Alec, please. Don't lie to me. I'm your sister. Plus, I've seen you check out guys before." When he didn't say anything, her eyes softened. "Hey, listen, I know that it's hard and that you don't want to acknowledge it but I support you. I'm okay with it, actually more than okay. We can talk about boys together!" Alec laughed and felt a weight being lifted off of his shoulder. "Okay, but I draw the line at gay shopping parties," he joked.
They continued to talk until it was dark and they went to bed. He lay down, thinking about what had just happened. He came out to Izzy, and she said it was okay. He really did feel relieved, but a part of him didn't believe it. It was so hard to believe that someone was supporting him when he couldn't even support himself. His hair was too dark and shaggy, his nose was too straight, he was boring and too tall and nothing about him was appealing. He began crying softly, hoping with all that he had in him that tomorrow he would be able to face the unknown with his head held high.
So thanks if you read it, and if you would, please review. Sorry that it's kind of a filler chapter but I made some stuff happen with words so snaps for Dess.