At Least We Have Each Other (SBI AU)

Chapter 28- I've Got You

Techno POV

Techno felt his blood run cold. How could his father be here? Wasn't he supposed to be in jail? He pulled out of the man's grip, turning around to face him. Every inch of him shook. "What are you doing here?" he demanded, trying to hide the fear in his voice.

"I'm just here to be with my son. Is that a crime?" the man said with a sickly sweet tone.

"Yes, in fact it is!" Techno retorted, his eyes searching for every angle. He had to get away from him.

Brian smiled, "Where are your brothers? I'm sure they'll be thrilled to see me."

Techno thanked every star that his brothers were at least safe. Kristin and Phil would protect them... or at least he had to hope they would. "We all hate you." he growled.

Immediately the man stopped, raising an eyebrow. "No, you love me. I've taken care of you my whole life." 

He was so close to Techno that he could smell the reek of alcohol on his breath. When was he not drunk? "Just leave me alone! I hate you!" Techno shouted.

Brian's face changed, hardening at his words. "What did you say brat?"

"I hate you."

Before Techno could even think, suddenly a fist was rushing towards him. He closed his eyes, waiting for the impact. But it never came. Instead, he was pulled behind someone. Blinking his eyes open, he gasped at the sight of Phil.

"Stay the hell away from him." Phil demanded, shielding the teen with his entire body.

Techno had never been so thankful to see someone in all of his life. He knew in that moment that they were telling the truth. They would protect him no matter what.

"Who are you?" he slurred, attempting to push the blonde back.

But Phil wasn't having it. He didn't even reply before punching the man in the nose. Techno's father fell backwards on impact, groaning in pain. Phil finally turned back to Techno after a moment. "Are you alright?"

Techno nodded, still in shock of what happened. Phil gently steered him away from his father and towards home. That word sounded so nice... could it really be true?

It only took a few steps for Techno's knees to give out. The lack of food was finally catching up to him. All this stress and pressure was just too much for one teenager to handle. Phil picked him up in one swift movement, bringing him safely to his chest.

"I got you." he whispered.

Techno allowed the sleep to take him, truly feeling safe for the first time in his life.

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-Snowy