Growing Love

11

Mickey

I watched quietly as everyone sat in silent panic as they awaited news on this Carter guy. From what my brother told me, he is now my brother too. I remember somewhat what his voice sounds like. It's deep and husky, powerful but gentle. I can't really say what I think of him, I haven't really met him. I just hope that he is as nice as Ethan. He looks like his mom, like an angel. But from how strong his body looks, and how strong his hands felt, I know that something dark is hidden very very deep inside of him. I am not scared of them, I'm just nerves  and confused about everything. I have been asleep for so long, that I do not even recognize myself. My voice, my hands, my body. So much about my physical self has changed, but inside I still feel like the eleven year old boy I was when the darkness became my new home. And now, all of a sudden I am surrounded by so many people that say they love me. I still can't believe this is all real.

"Hey." Warm hands brought me back from my thoughts. I looked at the hand on top of mine. I then looked at the face of the man who this hand belonged to. Pretty hazel green eyes stared back at me. James. I recognize this voice very well. It is the voice that consumed my thoughts with just the first few words he ever spoke to me. I feel a tightness in my chest, and a funny ticklish sensation in my tummy when I look at him. "Don't worry. Carter is built like a tank. When you meet him, you will see why we are all like this." He smiled, and I felt that feeling move lower from my tummy. I had to lean down and pull my legs up. Something was happening to me, and I don't know if I should like it.

"He's right." I looked to, Jenny? She looks just like James. The only things is she is louder than he is, but I know that she is a nice person. Everyone here is. She sits next to me, and smiles. "Carter is like a brother to me and James. We have known him our whole lives. He is a fighter. I am sure that that idiot just overworked himself too much. Don't worry so much." When she smiles, you can easily see the similarities between her and James. I smiled back, and that only made her smile more. Just then, the same nurse came in.

"He is out of examination, we will be moving him to the next room." Everyone was getting ready to go to the room next door. I didn't mind that, but I want to see Carter too. That's when I looked and noticed the other bed.

"W-w-wait!" The nurse and everyone looked at me. I wanted to cover my face, but I wanted to ask something. And I remember Freddy would always tell me, 'people will never hear you if you cover your face'. I sat up and looked at the nurse. "C-c-can h-h-he be p-p-put h-here?" I looked to the empty bed next to mine. It looks like it never gets used, but it looks very clean. I noticed their smiles, and she nodded her head. Soon, a big, muscular and handsome man was brought in. It took two male nurse and Freddy to transfer him onto the bed. His eyes were closed, and his long lashes touched the top of his cheeks. I can see why James said he was like a tank. He looked like the hulk, but with normal skin color. He would look funny if he was green.

"Michael." I looked to Charles, my new dad. It still feels strange to say that, especially since I have never had a proper dad. "This sleeping log here is my son Carter, and if you are okay with it, your new brother." I looked to the sleeping giant on the bed. My new brother.

"Dada!" We watched as a crying Nick reached for his dad. Ethan walked him towards him, and Nick stopped crying when he touched his father's face. I smiled at the little baby. I have always liked babies, And Nick is adorable.

After a while, everyone started heading home. They promised to be back later, since it was late. Marcus carried a sleeping Jenny in his arms, Freddy had his arm around Izzy's waist as he kissed my head. I smiled at the fact that he still shows me so much affection even though I am technically eighteen now. Charles ran his fingers though my hair, and I liked the feel of his hands too. Val kissed my cheek, making them turn really warm. Alastor smiled at me, and James was once again the last one to leave.

"Get some rest okay? And look after that one for us?" I quickly looked at Carter, and then back to James. I didn't realize how close his face was. So when I turned back to look at him, our lips ended up touching. But only for a second, but my face instantly felt really hot. I looked to James, and his cheeks were red. He was covering his mouth with the back of his hand.

"I-I-I-I a-a-a-am s-so." He touched my cheek to stop me. My heart was beating like crazy, and it was making the monitor go off. Which only made me even more embarrassed,

"Mickey, calm down." Him just saying my name helped me. He smiled when my heart monitor was once again back to normal. "Relax okay? It was a simple accidental kiss, not harm done. Get some rest, we will see you later okay?" I watched in silent amazement as he calmly walked out. He was so calm and cool. I wish I could be like that. But when I open my mouth, I am a stuttering mess. I covered myself with my sheets, and turned to look at Carter. I wish he was awake so I could get to know him, but I know he must be tired if he passed out. I am just glad that the darkness didn't get him like it got me. But I am kind of happy it did. I got to sleep through the bad things, and wake up to something good. I got a family at the end of that long dark tunnel. I am now in the light, with people who really seem to care about me. I have never felt so blessed in my whole short little life. I am finally a part of a big family, and I am very thankful for that.