Ethereal | TRADLEY

CHAPTER 10: "Make him happy before it's too late"

Few days after, Tristan's mind is swimming in confusion trying to save itself from drowning. The tall blonde is so confused, he never sang to anyone before except infront of Brad (well it kinda counts even though Brad was asleep). He didn't know where his confidence came from, maybe its because of his feelings for the little boy. Love is so powerful, you can do anything if it gets on your system. They say that love is only a series of chemical reactions that is made by our brains, but it is a no for Tristan. He maybe bad in his chemistry class but for him love is more than chemicals or hormones. It is a powerful concept created by both the mind and the heart. Love is either a feeling or a choice, there is no in between. We are entitled to our own feelings, it is our choice to let it out of our system. Tristan wants to scream his love for Brad even though it is too early. Same situation applies for Brad. He's broken and damaged by his past relationships. The curly is too scared to open up his heart again, he wants to be wise this time. After hearing Tristan singing while he was sleeping (Brad heard Tristan even though he looked like he was sleeping), he never felt so secured and taken care of. The thought of Tristan sitting besides him, watching him sleep and being there to make sure he was okay made Brad's heart to slowly open up. Open up to a new beginning, a chance. Maybe Tristan is different, maybe he'll fix the broken pieces of his heart that was shattered by the boys who took advantage of him, especially James. Brad remembers how his ex boyfriend made him feel so special. Every morning, James would send him text messages on how much he loves Brad. James would fetch him to his house and go to school or ditch the school together. Brad remembers the taste of cigar when he smoked his first cigarette "It tastes good Brad! Smoke with me and I'll love you even more" James said while exhaling smoke of the killing stick way back when he's trying to influence his boyfriend. Brad remembers how good James' lips and tongue taste when they made out on his boyfriend's house "Fucking make out with me or else we're done!" Those words that came out of James' mouth made Brad do something he's not ready for. He feared that James would dump him. "Brad come with me and let's have a pot session together. And maybe we can make out or you know..." James sent a text to Brad. Luckily, the curly boy was sick that day so he was off the hook. Brad really fell hard on him, he loved James so much he would to anything to keep James as his boyfriend even if James threatens him. But that was before when Brad had enough, before Brad finally woke up to the reality when James attempted to rape him and slap the crap out of him with a beer bottle because he refused to give in, before James shouted at him that he is worthless and Brad came running out of his boyfriend's house, crying. But Tristan is different in Brad's eyes. His heart is genuine and pure. Brad hopes that his feelings for the tall blonde wouldn't disappoint him. He hopes that this time, Tristan's the one who would fix his broken and damaged life. Before the skinny blond's mind explode, he went outside of their apartment to get some flowers for Brad. Wearing sport shorts and a pale pink tank top. The two hasn't met since the day Tristan sang, maybe because both of them are confused with their feelings for each other.

Tristan walks his way to a nearby flower shop when Connor suddenly popped out of nowhere. "So how's you and Brad? You his boyfriend already?" The small blonde said. "What the hell do you care Connor? who are you anyway? You said that you're Brad's neighbor but I don't even see your house!" The tall boy exclaims as he continues to walk faster than usual. "Stop! My identity is not important Evans!!" Connor shouted. Tristan stopped walking, he faced the smaller boy who's wearing an ACDC shirt. "If you love Brad go and tell him Evans! Time is a luxury you or even Brad can't have! I can see it in your eyes, you're just too scared to admit it. You love him Tristan! Please, make him happy before it's too late. My identity is not important but please listen and do what I said Tristan, before its too late." Connor begs the tall blonde. Tristan's eyes just furrowed and walked away, leaving Connor behind. "You'll thank me one day Tristan!" Connor added. As much as the small boy irritates Tristan, he does have a point. But why the fuck is Connor so concerned about him, especially when it comes to Brad, It doesn't seem to add up to Tristan. Those words that came out of Connor's mouth made Tristan realize that he should step up his game and admit that he loves Brad. He do loves Brad, his curls, smile, hobbit figure, big brown eyes, everything. He never felt like this before. Tristan rushed into the flower shop and bought the biggest boquet of pink and white roses. Tristan directly went back to his apartment, grabbed an old picnic basket and a picnic blanket designed with red and white stripes. The tall blonde is determined for Brad, and as much as he doesn't want to listen to Connor he does have a point. If you love someone go ahead and show it! "Son what are you doing? Are you heading out?" Tristan's mum asked, she just got home from her work. Tristan smiled and kissed his mum "I'm heading out mum, I'm going to get my man!" Tristan said as he puts the food he prepared for him and Brad. "Also, I prepared lunch for you mum! I love you see you later! Tristan added as he precipitously grabs the picnic basket. "Tristan wait honey! You almost forgot the flowers!" Tris' mum said. The tall blonde is so excited that he almost forgot the boquet. "Good luck honey! Be safe always. go get him!" However, even though Tris' mum hasn't met Brad yet she's very supportive to her son.

Brad woke up for the second time from his nap. He's becoming drowsy lately. When we wakes up in the morning, he eats breakfast and goes back to sleep then at around noon he would wake up again from his nap and eat lunch then go back to sleep again. That's basically Brad's Chrismas break routine. After waking up from his nap, he went to the bathroom. Unexpectedly, a vigorous pain attack in the head made him leaned on the tiled walls. Brad pushed himself against the walls as his head beats like it's going to pop out. He pulls his thighs up to his chest and silently screams in agony. No voice is coming out of his mouth, that's how painful it is. He founds himself balled on the floor as the pain continues. Brad's vision starts to swirl upside down as he arches his back in pain. The curly lies sideward as his mouth releases a splash of reddish liquid. Brad lies on the cold tiled bathroom as the sun rays bleed through a small windowpane. Brad discharges another one, more reddish than before. His head feels like its slowly eating itself. Brad lies alone in the bathroom, soaking on his own blood vomit. Tristan arrived in the curly's residence with a grin and a lot of positivity in himself. He knocked on the door three times. Ms. Simpson opened up, still wearing her night gown. "Good afternoon Ms. Simpson! Is Brad around? I would like to take him out for a picnic and some fresh air" Tristan greeted Brad's mum. "Let me see if Brad's awake, come in Tristan! Those are very beautiful flowers"

I hope you all like this update guys! Connor is creppy af but he's pushing Tris for Brad!

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