Being Different

Back to Black

A/N: Hello peeps! Hope you're all safely tucked at home away from the nasty virus! Keep up the positive vibes, folks! Let's make this year rock!

Re-cap: Damien gets back to LA quietly, only to be sought out by those who love and care about him. Damien desperately tries to forget about how his heart had been broken by Randy, and finds himself seeking solace in another stranger's bed...now comes the aftermath of that decision...

I decided to bring Bron into the picture by focusing on this observation from his point of view, about his brother...

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Bron POV

We got back to the Compound while dad was still having his chat with Damien. I sure hoped to God that he was okay. Randy's presence here was putting us all on edge. It was only a good thing that he had to go back to school since he was placed back one year behind us as he did not complete his exams at the same time we all did.

I could not believe my luck that the Compound was equipped with an external campus for university level studies for young trainee agents like myself. The courses were complete. In fact, the university offered a wider variety than some of the other universities nearby, which made the prospects seem pretty impressive.

Mom would pay us a visit from time to time, making sure that we were all doing okay. She had expressed deep concern for Damien since he was literally my sibling, and she felt connected even though not blood-related.

Daddy Darius kept us on our toes, over-seeing some of the training as well. We were going through a difficult obstacle course which involved heavy-duty firepower, resembling a situation in war. We were running through fields laden with trick bombs, professional snipers hiding in bushes, trip wires, and booby traps.

Finally, after an exhaustive workout, we hustled back to our bunkers, only to be greeted by another sniper, completely dressed in black with a balaclava over his head. Only the man's eyes were visible, but something about them were quite familiar.

The man was quiet, as he sat down on his own bunk. I must admit I was quite impressed by this guy's accuracy in pulling off those shots at us. He then yanked off the balaclava and I could not contain my happiness at seeing Damien. I practically jumped my sibling, wrestling him to the bed, hooting out loud.

The others laughed as Damien tried to calm me down. It was a blessing to see him again. I was beginning to get worried. He looked really good and fit. He had grown bigger physically since I last saw him in Mumbai, and that day on the jogging track.

"What's up, man? You look like you're about ready to take on the Mr. Universe bodybuilding contest or something!!!" I teased him.

"Nah, I've just been working out more in the gym, that's all. Yeah, I've bulked up a bit" He answered shyly.

"So, you're back...What now?" I asked him seriously.

"I continue my training with you guys, I guess..." He broke off unexpectedly as Randy entered the premises.

"Oh God...Damien" The boy whispered as he looked at my brother in shock.

"What are you doing here, Randy? You're supposed to be back at the main dormitory since you are NOT in any training!" I pressed, angry at his presence.