Brother's Run

Chapter 10: Horror's

Warning: Abuse/Strong Language/Graphic content… D:

Chapter 10: Horror's.

I could hear Rory's soft breath as he slept peacefully on my chest, my arm wrapped tightly around him. We still laid beneath the overpass and the creek gave a relaxing melody as I thought about the moments that'd passed. I had to pull Rory from me before I took it too far, he whined when I did so and it made my heart burst with the urge to push him into the ground and take his virginity. I didn't, but the thought resonated in my mind and brought a twitching heat to my groin again, for so many years I had fought the urges and thoughts. Pushed them back and busied myself with other people and keeping us both safe, everything I had bottled down had exploded in a simple moment of thanks from Rory.

We'd made out silently with the rhythm of the world flowing around us. In that time of intimacy Rory had told me he'd done nothing with Nico and didn't plan to. I had trailed kisses down his neck as he told me he only thought of me when those girls fawned over him. Letting out soft moans as my hands traced over his smooth, soft skin. My heart began to ignite as the memories clouded my mind, but soon faded when the thought of Nico came to mind.

Rory also told me the little bit he'd learned about Nico, but it was quite vague. Nico had told Rory, he was an entrepreneur that sold and traded throughout the country. What he actually traded was a question he seemed to avoid. I hadn't liked the sound of any of it, once more I scorned my brother and warned him to stay away.

It was a rare occasion when I didn't agree with my siblings actions or who he chose to hang with, but as much as I wanted him to stay away. I couldn't force Rory to listen. I'd made my mind up, I was going to find out who Nico really was. Hopefully show my brother the solid evidence of dirt bag he really was.

Rory stirred, snuggling in close and grabbing at my shirt. I was quite sure he heard my heart hammering in my chest, I honestly couldn't be happier in the moment. I thought about when we could move out into our own little home, we could indulge in each other... lay naked in the bed, I would watch him as I filled his little tight hole... I had to clear my throat at the thought, I was working myself up. The sun was setting and the air was getting colder by the minute. I encouraged the half asleep doll to wake from his slumber with a few nudges of my shoulder and a grazed touch of his ticklish hips. He woke in protest.

"Heey… stop that Loni…" He pushed himself up and rubbed his tired eyes. "How long was I out?"

"Dunno, but I think we should head back before we catch a cold." I was brushing some dirt from my clothes as I stood. I had to put some distance between us, to calm my heated d**k. I had to play it cool.

"We still going to the party?" Rory stretched himself out. The question put the flame out in an instance.

"You're kidding right? I don't want you near that guy Rory." I had placed my hands on my hips like a frustrated mother would.

"He's never there, so what's the deal? I don't want to sit home longer than I have to… we should go change and head out." He completely ignored me.

I growled as I air choked at my brother's throat. "You drive me f*****g nuts!"

"He's not going to be there! If he is, we can just leave at first sight!" He crossed his arms. It drove me up the wall at how stubborn Rory could be.

"I'm not f*****g going. Did you just kiss me to butter me the f**k up so you'd get your way?" I turned to leave, it pissed me off even more such a tender moment foiled and brought down over Nico. I turned back to Rory. "I don't want to f*****g hear about you hanging with that guy. Plenty of eyes watch you, so don't think I won't find out. I'll be at f*****g Alice's." This time I was the child that chose to run from the problem.

The rage started to subside as I walked towards Alice's Cafe, as much as I wanted to be mad at Rory. I couldn't hold it for long, I was debating if I should just go back. Tell him we could have our own little party, we could lock lips again, I could feel his soft skin against mine and reignite the fire. "Fuck... I should've destroyed him."

I opened the door to the small cafe and my name was sung as soon as I entered the room. "Looooniiiii, what on earth brings you here so late?" It was Annie, she was overly cheery as usual. Both her and Liz had such vibrant personalities. "Lizer, Lizer dear. Guess who's here so late, my love." She glided into the back room to alert Liz of my presence, her long blonde hair flowing after her, and not a moment later was he poking his head out to greet me as well. I smiled as I sat at the counter.

"Oh dear, what's wrong Loni. Why are you here so late?" Liz rested his chin in his hands as he watched me.

"Haha, nothing's wrong. Just... passing some time." I picked at the wooden counter top, I wondered what they'd think about the love between siblings. I shook the idea from my mind… it didn't help and I had a sinking feeling in my gut as I thought about Rory. I wanted him beside me, more now than ever.

"Be right there." Annie was calling out to another customer, she gave my shoulder a gentle squeeze before she tended to them. Her smooth blonde hair followed after her as she danced and weaved through the tables.

"So honestly… why are you here so late Loni." I dropped my eyes, it was strange for me to be here so late. I glanced at the clock which read 9:19 pm, by now I'd be at a party with Rory or we'd be at home. It's only when things got really ugly at the house that I'd be here.

I pinched my brows in frustration. "Do you know what business the Sondoma's are into?" Liz knew a lot of people being here so long and if neither Rory or Nico would tell me anything then maybe Liz would.

I hadn't expected such a wide eyed response. "Please tell me you're not involved with them Loni. If you need some extra cash I'm sure we can work something out."

"What? No I… Liz I need you to tell me what they do." Panic was growing deep in my gut. I knew something wasn't good about that guy, but the look on Liz's face made it all the more real.

"Look, the Sondoma's are… I guess you can say… the king's of the town? They own everything and anyone that does business with them… Little Olivia is a sweetheart, but her brother's are... well... not so sympathetic to the average person." He had taken hold of my hand with worried eyes studying me.

"Wait... Nico has a brother?" I took a deep breath to choke down the new information given to me. They owned the town and there was more than one creepy brother... this was getting better by the moment. I groaned out loud.

"You've met Nico?" Liz retracted his hand and pulled at his face it utter shock. "H-has Rory met him too?"

I felt a lump form in my throat as I nodded. "You're worrying me Liz… he's been visiting for the past couple of weeks, but he said he hasn't asked anything of him... or you know, done anything with him."

"Please Loni. Don't let Rory get mixed up with that family… I know they throw a lot of parties for the kids, but I think it's best for you both just not to bother with them." I hadn't seen Liz worry about anything so much before, it made my mind wiz with the many things Nico could make happen with such power.

If he had a finger dipped in everything that meant they were far from being clean. I cleared my throat before standing, I needed to get to Rory and convince him not to go… no matter how pissed off he would be with me. "I-"

The door to the small cafe slammed open grabbing everyone's attention. It was Lizzy, one of the foster kids living with us and she was breathing heavy at the entrance. "L-Loni, you need-you need to come home now… Jim… he's back. He's-he's beating Rory. I don't know what happened... it was... so fast Loni." She was breaking down in tears.

My stomach was in my throat choking me with fear as I bolted through the open door and down the street. It had taken me less than five minutes to run to the home Rory had gone to change and already it was a bad sign. All the kids huddled on the front lawn as angry calls spewed from the man named Jim. My heart was pounding in my chest as I walked cautiously into the house, the loud silence was broken with the boom of Jim's voice.

"You f*****g think you can come and go as you please? Huh, you little piece of s**t. Causing Jackie a bunch of f*****g headaches!"

The familiar sound of the metal bat swinging through the air and making a sickening cracking sound as it made contact rang through the small house. A muffled whimper is all that came from Rory's slumped body laying on the floor, surrounded by pools of his own blood. My mind was blank, but I could feel the pulse of rage pumping through me as I stood in the doorway stunned, until Jim turned his attention to me.

"And you," he sneered as he pointed the bloodied bat at me, Jim made his advance and all I could see was red.

I grabbed the heavy lamp from the entrance table as he readied his bat for another swing, but I was quicker than he was, smashing the lamp into the side of his head. I could hear the screams from the girls as they continued to watch the horror unfold. I didn't realize I was screaming along with them, like letting out a battle cry. Adrenaline kicked in and Jim stumbled off to the side. I took my chance and delivered a swift kick to his head. I took a few steps to loom over his body as he rolled onto his back from the impact. He spat blood and a few teeth, his voice shaking now as he spoke. "W-wait."

I didn't wait, I stood over him swinging my fists into his face. I let all the pent up rage from every foster home we'd been in. All the despicable people that used us and starved us. The ones that beat us till we were black and blue, all the times I had to steal to feed my brother and I because the people supposed to take care of us couldn't care less if we truly survived and thrived. For the fact that I wasn't here to stop this moment from even happening. Punch after punch, I lost count and only stopped when I heard the small cry of my name from my brother's horse voice.

My teeth were clenched and my hand stung, I'd used more energy than I'd thought. My body shook and I was cold, I looked down at the bloody mess I sat atop , the adrenaline was gone and I released Jim's shirt I'd taken hold of so I could land each hit square in his face. He was lying on the floor just as limp as I'd seen Rory when I first walked in. He was still breathing, but just barely. I was pushed off of him by his trashy woman, Jackie, screaming about what I had done to her spouse.

I stumbled over to Rory dropping to my knees, he hadn't moved but his eyes were open… at least one was. My heart sank. The other eye was swollen shut, tears streamed uncontrollably down my cheeks at the sight of my brother and my heart broke. "Oh god… Rory…" I was choking on my words and I traced his cheek as gently as I could, I couldn't control the shaking and I clenched my fist. His face was bloody, swollen and bruises were already tinting his pale skin a deep purple. "We-we got to get you to the hospital okay?" I was nodding for him as I tried to repress the sniffling mess I'd turned into. "I… I have to pick you up… it's… it's going to hurt." I think he nodded in agreement, but it could've just been me as I don't think I stopped yet.

I hesitated at the thought of moving him, but I knew if we stayed police would be involved and it would be a battle of he said she said. I lifted my brother and whimpers of pain echoed in my ear, all I could do was attempt comforting him like a child. "It's okay, just be strong… you got this Rory."

I had made it to the front lawn when a large man dressed in an expensive suit walked up to us, blocking the way. "Get the f**k outta my way." I snapped and I was screaming at this man, but I couldn't do much holding my brother.

The large man looked from the two of us, then up to the house, his expression unchanged from the I-don't-give-a-f**k face. "Put him in the car. I'll take you two to the hospital." He extended his hand to a dark vehicle parked just off to the side of the house.

I couldn't question the intentions of the mysterious man, it was either risk the chance of Rory dying walking along the way or take the ride. As much as I wanted to, I knew I couldn't realistically carry him all the way to the hospital. I nodded to the giant and took the ride.