Love Me Like XO

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"Yes, I'll still bless you. In the middle of the storm, in the middle of my trial. I'll still bless You. In the middle of the road, when I don't know where to go. I'll still bless You. In the middle of my storm, in the middle of my triiiiiiial. I'll still bless You. When I'm in the middle of the road and I don't know which way to gooooooo!"

Levania sang along as the morning breeze from outside the passenger side window danced through his curls.

He was currently on his way to his brother's house, and he was so excited. He was returning to his beloved hometown after being away from studying abroad. Finally, after receiving his Masters Degree with First Class Honors in Phycology, he was returning home after seven long, miserable years.

"Still in love with your gospel music, I see. It always warms my heart to hear you sing little bro, especially after so long. I already know Pops is gonna drag you to church on Sunday just to show off." Levania's older brother, Hezekiah, spoke while occasionally glancing between him and the seemingly endless highway.

"Now you know I love me some Naomi Raine. Don't even get me started on Joe Barnes. I'll let him sing to me any day." Levania playfully fanned himself, and Hezekiah visibly gagged.

'I don't think I'll ever get used to hearing him talk about men.' He thought before switching lanes.

He wasn't discriminating against his brother or anything. His protective nature just didn't let him stomach the thought of his baby brother lusting after men.

He was always super protective of Levania especially given his situation since birth. He always made sure that his brother was well taken care of whether it was from him or their parents he made it his duty to treat Levania like a prince.

It bit him in the ass a few times as he quickly realized just how much he spoiled him but it was all worth it to him.

Levania was always a very happy, well mannered child growing up and he was notorious for his pouty look. All it took was one look and he could get whatever he wanted. No questions asked. It didn't help that he was also the youngest out of four boys. His other two brothers, Marcus and Michael were the worst out of everyone in their family.

There was one time when a boy thought it was wise to push him and pull his hair in middle school. When he told the twins, yes, twins, about what the boy did to him, they took it upon themselves the next day to find the boy and beat him up.

They were punished but got off with a little less after Levania told their parents what happened. Hezekiah was bad but the twins were ruthless when it came to Levania.

Their father though, well, let's not get into that. Let's just say that he'll make great use of the shotgun in his office.

It wasn't long before they arrived and Hezekiah drove up the long driveway to his home. Levania had decided prior to his return that he would like to stay with his big brother. I took him about a week to convince his parents but they came around after a lot of reassurance and convincing.

"Welcome to you new home little bro. Head on in and look around while I take care of your bags." Hezekiah said after they got out of his car and Levania ran up the the stairs and opened the front door.

He gazed around awestruck as he entered a space that seemed to shimmer with opulence. The grand foyer stretched before him, its marble floors gleaming under the golden light of an extravagant chandelier that twinkled like stars caught in glass. He had seen it countless times, but today, being there physically, the beauty felt alive, wrapping around him like a warm cloak.

The walls were draped in deep blue silk, adorned with paintings that whispered stories of unknown adventures. Each brushstroke seemingly pulsing with energy. His fingers brushed against the surface of a lavish wooden table, its grain intricate and polished to perfection. He felt an exhilarating thrill travel up his spine.