BRAVE: A Bryan Breeding Story (B5) [Completed]

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Five years later...

It was the middle of April. I had so much to do in so little time today but I would have to get it done. Staying on campus for all four years was a big plus so I was in reach of everything I needed. I grabbed my bag and got my things to head off to my first and only class and then I would head off to a speaking engagement ; my speaking engagement.

I'm sure you want to know what all happened after I left the court house the day my parents were sentenced to jail, plus everything in between so let me just start from the court.

After my parents were sent on, the judge made me do community service for three months. She said she had to make me understand that selling illegal drugs was not right so she gave me an experience of a lifetime.

I basically lived in that court house for the remainder of the year after Ms. Karen adopted Bailey and me. She wanted to sue Brooklyn High for the way that they treated me while I was there and she succeeded. Turns out that Principal Summdale knew about everything that was going on throughout the school, which we already knew, but he was given money to keep Dustin and his crew as the good guys. Dustin's parents seem to be fond of everything that was going on at school--his grades, him bullying-- but they wanted to keep his record perfect so he could go and play ball with the school that was scouting him. Too bad that word got out as soon as court was over.

They all were questioned in court about bullying Connor and I and none of them really gave an answer to why they did what they did. It was sad honestly, to bully people and make them come to a near death experience. I wanted so bad to end my life that day and they couldn't even give out a solid answer to why they did what they did. I could've died... For nothing. I think about that on a regular and it would've been stupid but no one understood the pain I was experiencing but me. There's plenty of times as I look back and think about what I should have done but I only think I would've ended up in more trouble.

After Summdale got fired and Dustin, Kelly, Patrick and Carnell got expelled from school, Ms. Karen decided that Paige and I could go back. I was skeptical about it at first because I didn't know how everyone would react to the new changes but surprisingly, it was okay. I was greeted back with open arms and the new principal was even better. She told me to let her know of anything that would be going on.

I had more good days than bad days but other than that, my junior year was good. My senior year was better. I ended up catching up on my credits and was able to walk across that stage and gain my diploma. It had to be the best feeling ever, especially with everything that I was faced with. It was a proud moment that Paige and I shared together.

Paige and I ended up going to the same college. She got a partial scholarship to go but my grades weren't as good as hers were. Ms. Karen put the money that we got from suing the school in a bank account for Bailey and me. It was used for my schooling and her schooling.

I was ready for college and excited. I felt like it would be a new start for me and it was. At college, I felt important. I felt wanted and I felt as if I mattered. I felt as if I had a voice and I most definitely know that I do now.

It would've been only right for my major to be psychology-- to deal with people and their problems and to help them overcome them-- but I wasn't a big fan of sitting and talking about my problems, myself. So I know I didn't want to listen to others. As much as I stayed in court and learned about how things work, plus with doing my community service around the court I had no choice but to fall in love with it. So I majored in pre-law. It was tough, but I'd be graduating soon and then hopefully heading off to law school. Paige decided to major in pre-dentistry. Don't know what convinced her to do so but she stuck with it and she was already accepted into the dentistry program for next fall. I was proud of her.

"Hey best bud," I heard her call out to me as I made it to the building for my class. She smiled as I waited for her to catch up with me.

"Hey pretty lady," I said as I hugged her and kissed her lips.

"First and only class huh?"

"Yep."

"What time is your speaking engagement?"

"Three. I have to be there to make sure everything is set up at about one though."

"I've already been out there. It looks nice and it's a perfect day to be outside." She smiled. "You nervous?"

"No. I'm relieved. I really hope a lot of people will come out and actually listen to what I have to say."

"Bryan, come on. Most people know you and when they see your name on the banner, they'll be there. Especially your Law team."

"You're right," I told her.

"You're going to do great baby, I know you will."

"And you're going to be there?"

She nodded. "Don't want to miss it! I'll see you then, Bry."

She walked away to head off to her class. Paige and I still kept our friendship, we just added our relationship to it and it's been working perfectly. I couldn't ask for a better girlfriend. Five years and counting. Even I couldn't believe it's been that long.

When we both left off for college, I was afraid about leaving Ms. Karen at home, alone. And I know she was a little worried about it too. I knew she'd miss us. I had gotten so use to being the man of the house and helping do things that men were supposed to do, I didn't know how she'd handle it. But she's been doing fine. I should never underestimate that woman. I know she's real glad she adopted us; that way she still has Bailey there with her. I was glad too. Glad to have someone who cared.

I carried on and went to my class.

After class I rushed out of there to head over to the green. The green is where my segment would be set up for the day. I looked around and asked about everything. It was coming together just fine. I ran back to my room to change since I had the time.

There was a knock on my door as I was stepping out of the shower. I wrapped a towel around my waist and went to answer it. "Paige,"

She looked me up and down and bit her lip. I smirked. "You like what you see.."

"You know I can't resist you when you're wet." She said while still looking at my chest.

"You know I can't resist you when you're wet, literally." I chuckled.

"I'm already there. I mean-- I'm already dressed. I don't have time to go back to my room and change." She told me but the look in her eyes, I knew she wanted me.

"We'll be fast." I told her while pulling her inside the room. I was all for pleasing my girl. She was all for pleasing her man.

The first time Paige and I had sex was freshman year. It was weird for me but after Paige found out about everything that happened to me, she didn't want me to feel nervous about sex. She didn't want me to feel like I was ruined by him forever. It was her first time too and she was just as nervous as I was when it happened. She only did it to build my confidence. And boy, didn't it!

I loved her for that. She was more worried about me than she was herself. She felt as if whatever she had, I needed and she gave that to me. She taught me how to love myself on days that I didn't feel like it. That's why I was in love with this woman. She's evolved so much. Anything she wants, she can get it from me. No questions.

Paige and I ran to the green. We left my dorm at 2:53. So we had seven minutes to get there, prepare, check mics and make sure everything was right. We kinda got carried away😏 but I knew it would help me at this engagement.

I pray for the best.