Brother or Boyfriend?

Chapter 3: Discovering secrets

A/N- this is going to be quite a long chapter cause I'm feeling inspired! 😂😁

Adam's POV

When we finally got home, I went straight to the kitchen and grabbed a soda out of the fridge. "Welcome to your new home Tommy!" I rolled my eyes. I loved my mum, but why did she have to be so happy all the time?! My dad came into the kitchen and ruffled my hair. "Barbecue for dinner tonight?" I shrugged. "Sure". I crushed the can of soda and threw it in the bin before heading to the living room. My mom was on her computer and Neil was nowhere in sight. "Where's Neil?"
"Oh he ran upstairs to play on his PlayStation". I rolled my eyes. Why'd I even ask? I noticed that Tommy was still standing at the front door awkwardly, he was shaking a bit. I ignored him and was just about to go upstairs before my mom said, "Adam please take Tommy upstairs, he'll be sharing your room by the way." I huffed loudly and glared at her, then beckoned for Tommy to follow me. He waited a few seconds before cautiously following me upstairs.

"Ok so this is my room, if you don't like it then too bad". I pointed to the bathroom and said, "you can go have a shower now if you want while I get your bed ready, oh and your sleeping on a mattress too." I gave him a fake smile and turned my back on him. "Thanks" he muttered before entering the bathroom and shut the door quietly behind him. Maybe I was too harsh on him? I shook my head. No I wasn't, now I'd better get his bed ready before he comes out. I pulled a mattress out from underneath my bed and took some clean sheets out of the laundry room. I then started to make up Tommy's bed.

Tommy's POV

After I closed the bathroom door, I couldn't help but let tears flow. Why was he being so mean? What had I done to him?  I threw my bag on the floor and started running the shower. I pulled my blade out again from my jean pockets and placed it beside the sink. I pulled my shirt and jacket off and unbuttoned my jeans, then slid my boxers off after. I threw them all into a heap on the floor, grabbed the blade and stepped into the hot shower. The hot water burned my cuts a bit but felt good on my bruises. I curiously looked around the room, it was huge! Adam was so lucky, unlike me. I looked down at the blade that I was fiddling with. With a big sigh, I started cutting my wrists. Tears were still streaming down my face as I watched the water turn red. I heard a gasp and turned round, only to see Adam standing at the door with a look of terror on his face. "Um...d...dinner is ready..." he stuttered before quickly leaving the room. Well that went well...

After I was dressed and got the bleeding to stop, I nervously headed downstairs. Neil was laying the table and Adam, Leila and Eber were in the kitchen dishing out the food. I gulped and shuffled into the kitchen. "Hey Tommy darling, here's your dinner". Leila handed me a plate with a burger, salad and two sausages on it. I managed a small smile. "Thanks". I went and sat down at the head of the table, that way I wouldn't have to sit next to anyone. Adam sat opposite me and kept his head down the whole time. I ate a few bites of my dinner before asking, "please may I go to the bathroom?"
"Of course! You don't need to ask!" I blushed as Eber chuckled to himself. I quickly ran to the bathroom and knelt down beside the toilet. I threw all of my dinner back up. After a few minutes I stood back up, feeling a bit better. I glanced at myself in the mirror. "Looking uglier than ever Tommy" I sighed to myself. I went back out and Leila collected in all of the plates and took them through to the kitchen. "Goodnight Mr and Mrs Lambert"
"Oh Tommy sweetheart just call us Leila and Eber or mom and dad, whatever you prefer!" I blushed again and nodded before heading upstairs. I quickly got changed before Adam and Neil came up and climbed into bed. Adam actually made it pretty well. Shortly after, I heard the door open and shut. Adam sighed and walked over to the wardrobe to grab some pyjamas. He went into the bathroom and I heard the shower turn on. Shit! I left my blade in there! Then I realised that he knew already. I sighed as a tear fell down my cheek. Justin's right, I'm nothing but a worthless piece of shit. I hear the shower turn off and Adam's quiet singing became a bit clearer. He had such a beautiful voice! Adam came out a few seconds later and climbed into his bed. "Goodnight Tommy". I stayed silent.

Adam's POV

I sat up to face Tommy. "I know that you're awake". I heard him softly whimper and curl up into a ball. My heart shattered into a million pieces. I felt so bad, especially after what I had witnessed earlier. The blood...throwing up... I heard him doing it at dinner. I sighed and lay back down. He obviously didn't want to talk to me so I gave up trying. I'll deal with it tomorrow...

The next night at around 7:00pm

My parents were out at a friend's house and wouldn't be home until tomorrow. Neil was staying at his friend Matthew's house for the night so he wouldn't be back either. I was lounging on the couch in the living room whilst Tommy was watching TV. *beep!* I grabbed my phone and saw that it was my boyfriend Sauli.

Sauli: Hey addy, wanna come to the club tonight with me and my mates?
Adam: sure! Lemme just tell my stupid new brother 🙄
Sauli: he's not coming is he??? 😬😬😬
Adam: nah don't worry, I'll tell him to stay here 😘
Sauli: good, see ya soon! ❤️
Adam: see ya 😚

"Tommy I'm going out to the club with my mates, stay here and I'll be home soon ok?" He nodded his head, not looking away from the TV. I rushed upstairs and quickly applied some eyeliner and glitter to my face. Perfect! I didn't bother changing my outfit as it looked ok already. I ran back downstairs and grabbed my keys off the table. "See you later Tommy!" I called as I slammed the door behind me. I hadn't seen Sauli for a while, I missed his cute Finnish accent! I quickly sped to the club to meet my sexy boyfriend.

Tommy's POV

Well that was nice, not bothering to invite me and telling me to stay here. Not that I would go anyways. I can't stand clubs or bars! I turned the TV off as I wasn't really watching it anyways. I felt restless, I needed to get out of the house. I got up and grabbed my leather jacket before heading out of the house. I didn't know where I was going, I just needed to get away for a bit. I shivered, tonight was chilly. I stopped at the local cafe and bought a coffee to keep me warm. I blew on it to cool it down a bit so that I wouldn't burn my tongue. I looked at my phone. 11:00pm. Adam has been out for quite a long time. A while later, I came across a nightclub. I wonder if this is the one Adam went to...

My thoughts were cut off by the sound of a bin being knocked over in the alleyway next to the club. I heard a man giggling. I rolled my eyes, he was obviously drunk. I was about to head home but stopped as soon as I heard people talking in the alley. "No Sauli get off of me I don't want to!"

"Aw cmon Addy! Your no fun!"

"Sauli I'm serious! Stop!"

I jumped as I heard someone being pushed, knocking over a bin in the process. There was silence for a second before who I assumed was Sauli said, "hold still Adam!" I heard a few slaps, punches, kicks and groaning. "Sauli get the fuck off of me! Stop!" Adam sounded as if he were scared and crying. "Not until I get what I want!" I clenched my fist and ran over to them. I pounced on Sauli and wrapped an arm around his neck, then poured my boiling hot coffee all over his head. He screamed in pain and threw me off. The back of my head hit the wall and I collapsed on the ground. My vision was becoming blurry as Sauli walked up to me and started beating me up. The last thing I remember was Adam whacking him on the head with a bin lid. Then everything went black.