Chapter 4.
****Stefan clutched the box to his chest, he would pull the hearts apart and watch as they sought each other out and then click back together, it was beautiful and very expensive, but he was glad he saved up for it and he could afford it. He couldn't wait to get home and have the jewelry around Sky's neck."If I didn't know any better, I would say you're looking for a gift fit to give a lover." A sweet voice broke into his thoughts, Stefan turned around so fast his head spun. When he caught sight of the girl behind him, he let out a growl. "Seriously, you people need to stop doing that! You almost gave me a heart attack." Stefan seethed, his dark eyebrows furrowed as he bent down to pick up the box he had knocked over in shock. He hates it when people sneak upon him. "I'm so sorry." Maya apologized, she has been his best friend since grade one and he loved her to no end."It's OK, I guess I was too occupied." Stefan placed the box back in its place and turned to face the smiling girl. "How did you know I was in here?" Stefan couldn't help but ask even though the answer was staring him in the face."Miss smarty mouth told me," Maya rolled her eyes, Stefan knew it was none other than his beautiful sister. "Did you find it?" Maya asked, staring down at the box in his hands. "Yes, but don't ask what it is, I won't tell." Stefan sauntered down to the check-out to pay for his jewel. Maya was hot on his heels."Too late, I already saw what it is, I was behind you, remember?" She laughed and turned to see the look on her best friend's face."Do you think it's too much?" Stefan frowned, not sure of himself and the present he'd chosen."Estúpido," Maya slapped her palm on her face. 'Stupid' "Why would you think that? Well, of course, it's too much, but this is Sky we're talking about, tu único amante." She winked at him and Stefan couldn't help but laugh at that. 'Your one and only lover'"He is not my one and only lover. Would you and Bella stop calling him that?" Stefan knew better, he loves Sky no doubt, but when they say it like that it makes it harder for him not to love the boy the more."Your sister and I might be the only ones with eyes in that house. Sky is all over you, sometimes I feel sorry for the boy because he doesn't even understand what he feels. But you do." She smiled at him and took the box from his hands to admire the gold chains inside."I don't know what you're talking about." Stefan tried again, even if he knew what he felt, he wasn't going to admit it to anyone. Whatever he felt was cursed and it's just impossible."Esto es Hermoso!" Maya was referring to the jewelry. 'This is beautiful' It is typical of Maya to change subjects when she knew she was right, she wouldn't want to argue so she would switch to the next best thing. Stefan welcomed the change of subject and took one of the heart chains."Really?" He asked and brought his hand closer to Maya's, they both watched in a sheer daze as the hearts came together and joined."Yes, Idiota. God, that boy is so lucky to have you." She furrowed, Stefan knew that look. She was in crash mode again, Maya had always hated the idea of being an only child, Stefan understood that he had been there himself. But Maya's parents wouldn't adopt because they hardly stayed at home to look after the one they already had. Maya spends most of her days with Stefan and now she owns a room in his house. Stefan's parents don't seem to mind."Don't be like that Mimi, you know you've got me and Bella and everyone related to us, just because we aren't blood doesn't mean we are not family," Stefan pulled the emotional girl into his arms, giving her a reassuring squeeze, letting her know he would always be here. "Tu eres mi familia." He whispered into their hug and kissed her hair. 'You are my family'"I love you." She whispered, and Stefan withdrew to look her in the eyes."And I you." He told her. As soon as her sadness came it was gone in a flash. That was one thing she had in common with Bella, and one thing Stefan admires in both girls. They just couldn't stay upset or sad for long. "Let's pay for that box, shall we?" Maya took his hand and they proceeded to the checkout.Chapter 5.***The soft music sung by the birds was something Sky would never get used to. He laid comfortably on his bed, blinking and trying to remember what day it is again. He hates birthdays, especially his own. The only reason he leaves his room on his birthdays was because of certain green eyes. Sky has always been drawn to the older boy, all he's ever wanted to do was please Stefan, be with him, talk to him and touch him whenever he could. Sky has no idea why he feels and wants those things from his big brother, but deep down he knew he craved the older boy in more ways than his innocent mind could put together. One time Stefan's family and his were at Grandma's having a tea party. Their mothers and Grandma had baked so many pastries which seems to be Bella's favorite too, they had eaten too much sugar that day, that they were all on a sugar high. Sky always remembered sitting with Stefan in a small armchair their Grandma sits on whenever she wanted to knit and since he Sky w
Chapter 6.****His Fanny. Sky couldn't help his feelings, they were rushing through him, making him weak in the knees. He blinked at his reflection in the mirror and teardrops glided down his cheeks, as soon as they came down a single slick finger caught them. Sky opened his eyes wider to be sure he was seeing the beautiful boy behind him. Stefan smirked and pink-tinted the cheeks of the younger boy."I have always told you never to cry, Sky," Stefan turned the delicate boy around to face him, their eyes met and unspoken love, devotion, respect, and warmth flowed through them, filling their hearts, drifting deep down into their very souls. "When the sky Cries, the earth weakens," Stefan caught another stray teardrop, his eyes not leaving that of the younger boy's. "You're my Sky," Stefan hushed, so softly that it made Sky dizzy. "What happens when you cry?" He asked and Sky smiled a shy smile, making his face more beautiful than they already were.Who knew a boy would have such a pe
Chapter: 7.****Sky sought the one face that gave him comfort and warmth but was disappointed when he didn't find those sets of greens in the crowds. It was bad enough that Stefan was upset earlier, but now it's even worse that he had to leave. Has he done something to anger the older boy? Maybe he shouldn't have tried to kiss him.Stefan is never the type who gets angry, not with Sky at least. Sky stood up and ran the entire building around, seeking the only boy he ever wanted to see but found him not. Tired and dehydrated, he sat on the front porch awaiting Stefan's return. He would beg if he had to. He would promise never to feel that way anymore.Never wanting his cousin to kiss him. Sky cried into his hands, no matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't get his Fanny off his mind. "I-I'm sorry." He cried.His party is long forgotten.******Stefan sat slumped on a park bench, the cold air gave him the shivers. He took a quick look at his watch and saw it was past 10:30 pm. H
Chapter: 8****The house was bustling with life, everyone oblivious to the emotional battle that had just gone on with the boys right in front of the house. Stefan passes a weak smile to everyone as he goes to sit on a chair. He needed to go home.After what he's done, the last person he wanted to see was Sky. The fact that he had stood his ground and had said those words while watching Sky cry that hard, was a miracle. Stefan thought he would die. But he didn't.Maybe he had done the right thing. "Hey, kiddo! Are you good?" An older man's hand tapped on his shoulders. Stefan smiled knowingly at the voice. He has always loved his grandfather, the man was strong and had taught him almost everything he knew, from fishing, to boxing and to basically everything that he needed to know."Yes, papa Jo," Stefan told the old man, he loved the man and he sure knows how to keep a secret or two."What's eating ya up?" The old man's concerned voice hovered over the younger boy. A weak smile pa
Chapter 9.*****Stefan's throat was dust dried, he couldn't breathe. Sky looked like he was ready for murder, the sparkles in his once shiny blue eyes gone completely. What has he done? How would he fix this? Fix them.Stefan wasn't sure how long Sky stood there just staring at him, the worst part of this situation was that Stefan could not read the younger boy's expressions. He was straight out blank.The more he stood there, the scared Stefan got. He needed to say something. "Sk-" Stefan's words were muffled as he felt a very harsh sting on his right cheek. The onslaught of that slap had his eyes watering in seconds. Sky stood unfazed by his action. If Stefan could hurt him and not blink an eye, why should he? The room quieted down, everyone staring at the angry-looking boy. None were able to recognize the boy they saw."Sk-" Stefan tried again but another slap graced his left cheek. The tears came down finally and fast. He had taught the boy well. Sky was strong even for his ag
Chapter 10.*****The twenty-four years old sat on his bed, fumbling with the half-heart shape on his neck, keeping him warm. Giving him a reason to live.It's been six years since he last saw the boy. What is he up to now?Does he have a girlfriend or even a boyfriend?Is he happy?That last thought constricted his heart, tying it into painful knots making it unbearable for him to breathe. Stefan knew Sky would never be happy. He took that away from him. It didn’t help that he ran away the first chance he got. How had he managed to get through all these years? He ruined both their childhood. The one thing he was afraid of. He had ended up doing. He stole Sky’s childhood, wracked the boy and who knows how he’s handling growing up without him? Stefan hissed at the thoughts. Could life get any more unfair?The hatred the younger boy had for him had gone on for too long. Stefan had tried to beg his forgiveness countless times, but Sky kept shutting him down, pushing him away. He is t
Chapter 11. *****Nothing ever interests the younger boy anymore. He has no friends, the only person he ever spoke more than one word to was his younger brother Sammy. A bucket of fucking sunshine and rainbows compare to Sky's messed-up life. Sammy is only fourteen but he seems to be a lot wiser than his age. He is also the reason Sky gets through life most of the time and for that he is always grateful. Sky had led a very strange life for a teenager. It got to a point when everyone thought he was on drugs or doing something extremely illegal. But there was no such thing. He went to school and went home, then locked himself up in his private hell all day and through the night. No one ever visits him, he never visits anyone, he was better off alone.Fanny had left him that way.After all these years, the name still stuck in his heart. He couldn't call him by another. Sky knew he loved the man, no matter how disgusting it may sound or feel, he was still waiting for him to come back, fu
Chapter 12.*****"Stefan is coming home this weekend!"Sky's eyes widened, his heart doing a double-take, it's like he couldn't breathe. Six years. Six fucking years he last saw the older boy. Stefan had apologized three times through emails and had tried seeing Sky three times but the younger boy wouldn't see him. Sky wouldn't even take his calls.He had his reasons though.What would he look like now? Sky blinked, it was starting to be inefficacious to breathe properly. Would he still wear his own heart? Sky sat up straight, his head throbbing painfully. Does he still care about him? Questions without answers flooded his mind but strangely enough, Sky found his heart heating up to the thoughts of seeing Fanny again. He jumped off the bed and strolled towards the mirror. Once Sky was face to face with his reflection in the mirror, he took his shirt off and scrutinized his tanned chest as it glistered with the warm evening sun that had just shone through the window blinds. Sky had wo