Since We Have Fallen In Love... [Garrance AU] {Book 2} (Completed)

Chapter 36: Family

*Garroth's POV*
~1 Month Later~

4 more months...

"Laurance...can we go visit someone?" I asked, rubbing my arm.

"Who?" Laurance rose an eyebrow, setting down his phone. Nice to see that I can get some attention once in a while.

"Vylad and Dante..," I sighed. "It's been quite a while since we've seen them... And, even though they accepted my apology for the horrible things I said...I still feel awful. Vylad only accepted it because he's the biggest optimist I've ever met; and Dante only accepted because he goes along with what Vylad said."

Laurance smiled weakly, kissing my forehead. I held his hand, sighing once again. I can't believe my mind was dumb enough, to tell off my baby brother, and call him...the only word he despises. The only thing...that can truly hurt him. And I, his supportive, older brother...called him a bastard, right to his face. All because of the most petty reason.

"Love, I'm sure everything's alright. I know your brother and Dante, it'll be okay... They are two of the nicest guys we know," Laurance patted my shoulder, giving me a small kiss. "Yeah, Sweetheart, we can go see them. Wanna go, now?"

"Yes, please," I weakly smiled at my fiancé.

"Alright, babe, let's go."

"Don't call me babe."

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I knocked on my brother's door, taking in deep breathes. It's been...months, since I've seen him. Normally, that's not that big of an issue, because he's usually traveling places. However, ever since he married Dante, he's been staying around here more often. Obviously to spend time with his husband...

After a moment, the door opened. My baby brother Vylad answered the door, and he looked me up and down. His lip quivered, ever so slightly, and he sighed a little. I wanted to just give him a hug, and tell him how much he means to me...but my heart was preventing that. Why does it do that? When I want to express to a loved one, how much I truly care for them...it just shuts down on me. To taunt me?

"Garroth, Laurance..," Vylad spoke up, looking in between the  both of us. "It's been a while..."

"Months," I nodded, almost on the verge of tears. I've never felt so strained talking to Vylad before...I hate this.

"Yeah..," Vylad sighed, running a hand through his brown hair.

Silence fell upon us, again... Laurance shook his head, dragging a hand down his face. I could see the frustration building up inside of him. And it pains me to see, the two closest people to me, hurting...even though they refused to show it. I could tell memories were just replaying in their head. Nothing can ever be peaceful, can it?

"Vylad, is Dante home?" Laurance eventually asked, crossing his arms.

"He's out...but he'll be home shortly. Funny though, I got excited when I heard a knock at the door...I thought someone who loved me, just as much as I love them, was coming over. Afraid not," Vylad huffed, obviously on the verge of tears.

"Okay! Vylad, enough!" I balled my fists, and Laurance shot me a glare. I calmed myself down, and Vylad rolled his eyes. I've never seen him so snobby. Did Dante break my brother? "We need to talk!"