The Sexton Twins: New Age Dynamics

Chapter 10: Missing Events

Ty's P.O.V.

After I motioned to an annoyed Blake to sit down. His feet were almost dragging until he plopped down in a nearby seat. Honestly I sometimes wonder how he gets by like this at times. Anyways I shook off the thought and continued to look between the two. Derrick was silent. He continued to look at me as Blake was looking all around as he tried to calm himself down a bit. After a short pause, I began to speak.

"Would anyone here like to speak first of what the fuck is going on around here?" I asked as I crossed my legs as I let the soft glow of the night highlight the tense atmosphere. Blake just shrugged as Derrick sighed in annoyance at his brother's childish behavior. "Well Derrick, should I start by saying I found Tyler or would you like to start with your fiance?" Blake asked Derrick in a rather mocking tone. Derrick shot a glare at Blake and was about to reply with a smart comeback.

"It will be smart with how you respond. Because if you two start to argue again, I'm leaving and you both can forget about whatever this is." I motioned my hand between the three of us. Derrick looked down and held his tongue. Hmm seems Derrick became more obedient over the years. While Blake has become rather loose. "Alright then. If this is how it's gonna be, I'll just start asking questions and see how things go from there." I told the twins.

They both nodded to what I said and looked back at me waiting for the first question. "Alright Blake, we'll start with you." I pointed my eyes towards Blake as I leaned my head a bit. Blake straightened up and was now at attention. "Why did you keep me hidden from Derrick?" his face quickly showed one of shock but was quickly wiped away. "What do you mean by that?" Blake asked me as he tried to avoid my eyes.

Derrick sucked his teeth and looked away from Blake. "Come on Blake, just tell me the truth. There's no point in running." I told him as Derrick's eyes slowly drifted back to his brother. Almost as he wanted to know the real truth. Blake bit his lower lip and looked like he was trying to find the right words. After a couple of seconds and right before Derrick could speak. Blake spoke up finally. "I was scared..." his words began to trail off and were unheard. Derrick shifted his gaze and looked at his confused brother.

"Scared of what?" Derrick quickly asked before I could even ask. "I'm sorry I thought Tyler was asking the questions here?" Blake's quick remark irked me. "Blake my warning earlier wasn't just to Derrick it was to you too." I told him with my jaw clenched annoyed that I have to play as a mediator. Blake saw the tension in my jaw and shut up quickly and apologized. "Wow, to think I'll see the day Tyler is..." Derrick didn't finish his line when he saw I wasn't laughing. He quickly let out a small cough and put his hands between his thighs.

"What was that last part you said again Blake?" Blake looked back up and hesitated but repeated himself. "I was scared to lose you again." This time when he said it, it was with a shamed look as he looked towards the balcony and ignored both of us. "How would you lose Tyler, if you told me you found him." Derrick asked Blake. He took a deep breath before he spoke again. "I'm not talking about just Tyler." Blake quickly told us. Derrick had a look of confusion. "Wait, hold on. Who else are you talking about?" I questioned him. I think I know who he is implying but to make sure we are all on the same page. Things need to be clear. "I was afraid Derrick would cut ties with me again. Also afraid that Tyler would leave knowing how fucked shit is still." Blake said the last part pointed at himself and at Derrick.

"Honestly that's a stupid fear. Why would I cut you off after all you're still my brother." Derrick asked but was looking a bit worried about what Blake might say. "Cause I was worried we would fight over him like we did before." Blake said but it seems he is still hiding something. "Before? You two didn't fight over me while we were together." I was confused as I looked between them. "Well we didn't fight over you until you disappeared from us a couple of years ago." When Derrick told me that I began to feel a bit guilty about my selfish actions.