Rikoss One shots (BoyxBoy)

Cousins or soulmates?

AU; Ross and Riker are cousins, not brothers. When the family gets together for Christmas, and the two cousins mingle for the first time after Ross's depression phase from 13-16. Will they fall for each other? Or are they just cousin's.

-Ross's pov-

"Are you sure your ok with the family coming over here this year?" My mom asked as she peeked into the room. "Yeah Mom" I smiled. She smiled back, coming in and kissing my head. "Remember, I love you right? I'll never leave" She whispered, holding me close.

"I know mommy" I whispered, hugging her tightly. I might as well tell you my life story. When I was first born, my mom and dad always got in fights. As I got older, around 10 years old, he started hitting my mom, Then as I got thirteen he started to hit me instead of her, I asked him to, I would never let anyone hurt my mom.

When I was thirteen, When he started hitting me, I wen't into a deep form of Depression. When I turned 15 years old it got even worse, I was cutting more then usual, I was even planning on killing myself, tons of times.

But finally I had the courage to call the cops and One day when my dad came home, he started to beat me and seconds later the police barged through the door, taken him away. I haven't seen him since then, which I'm grateful for, but I still have nightmares.

A little before I turned 16 I started taking Medication and Counseling for my depression. As I turned 16 its got better and better, I'm now 17, almost 18 in a few months and I can now say, it got way better, I may still have some bruises and cuts from the past, but that was the past and I really think I'm better.

"Alright hun, Get some sleep" She kissed my head before walking out of the room. My family comes over Christmas day, some come at 8:00 am some come at 9:00 but they all get here before 10:00. at ten we make breakfast and sit around the tree, opening presents.

We don't have to worry about the little kids wanting to wake up early because the family's kids are 15 and older. Which is nice, cause we all talk to each other, all but me really. Since the depression started, well since three or four years ago, I stopped going to family event's. My parents still wen't of course, but I always stayed home, to scared, to sad to leave my room.

That's why this year there all coming here. I haven't seen anyone In my family but my Grandma and Grandpa and Uncle Frank for four years, and to say I was scared was an understatement. Though I was excited for Christmas, It's my favorite time of the year besides Halloween.

I sighed and ran my fingers through my hair. I was so scared for tomorrow, I probably won't even talk. Even though most likely everyone is going to talk to me since they haven't seen me In years. I sighed again and laid down on my bed, pulling my phone out of my pocket. It was 11 at night and I had to wake up around 9:00.

I stood up and walked over to my door, opening it and yelling a goodnight to my mom before closing and locking it. I took off my shirt and pants as I walked to my bed then got in and turned off the lamp beside me, falling asleep around 11:23.

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I woke up, hearing screams and giggles. I sighed, It was obvious that my mom's best friend was here. Her friend is so loud, but I love her. I snuggled up into my blanket, smiling as the screaming stopped. A few minutes later, I woke up again to the doorbell ringing. Then five minutes later It rang again.

I decided to get up since I wasn't going to get much sleep. I got up and put on some baggy gray pants before slipping on a white t-shirt. I looked in the mirror and flinched at how bad I looked. I ran my fingers through my hair, styling it before walking downstairs.