Me and my Brothers

Chapter 22~Puzzle Pieces

I'm so over today. I have no idea how I went so long without having a friend. Austin has the flu, so he has been out for a couple of days. He's just going to have to get over it because I'm over this shit. I should be used to this, considering he's my only friend and I only met him two months ago. We have spent so much time together, though. I feel like I'm missing a part of me.

I also might be missing his sarcastic comments.

On the bright side, this class period is almost over. When I get home, I plan to FaceTime Austin since I haven't got to talk to him today. I would go over to his house, but Andrew won't let me because of my crap immune system. I just need to see him, I miss him. I've already been sick so much this year, so I understand Andrews's reason.

The bell rings, so I hurry and put my things in my backpack. I want to get out of this classroom as soon as possible. Once I have everything together, I throw my bag over my shoulder and walk out of the room.I feel a pull on my backpack, and before I know it, I'm in the janitor's closet.

You know what? Fuck janitor's closets.

How many times can this happen? I feel like one was too many.

Once I hear the door close, I am spun around by a rough grip.

Finn fucking Hall, who else would shove me in here?

"Since your little boy toy isn't here to get in my way, you're going to listen to whatever I have to say. Got it?" Finn says in a demanding tone.

Well damn, bossy much?

All I can do is nod.

I wish I wasn't afraid of him, but I can still feel him on top of me. I can't help but be overcome by fear.

"And you're not going to tell anyone about this, especially Austin. Okay?" He says in the same tone.

I just nod again.

"It wasn't me," He says, cutting right to the chase.

"What" I somehow manage to find words.

"It's wasn't my idea, it's was them. They said if I didn't do it, they would tell everyone my secret." Finn says his voice breaking multiple times.

A few seconds later, he breaks down completely. He's full-on sobbing. I've never seen Finn Hall like this; I've never seen him show emotion.

Who are "them" and what the hell is his secret?

"I'm sorry... I'm s-so sorry... I would never try to kill... you... I can barely even.. h-h hurt you!" He says in between sobs.

His is a total dickwad, but seeing him like this, sobbing and breaking down, makes me think that maybe there's more to Finn Hall then what I thought.

Once the shock wears off, I bend down to the same level as him and pull him into a hug.

"Shh, it's okay... I have no idea what the hell you are talking about, but it's going to be okay," I say, trying to add some comfort but still letting him know I'm confused.

" Sofia and Madison, they said if I didn't get rid of you, then they would tell my dad everything," He says once he's stopped almost hyperventilating.

Sofia and Madison? What the fuck? I honestly wouldn't put it past them, they are literally 

psychotic. Honestly, I always asked myself how Finn could do that to me. I mean, yeah, he has no problem beating the shit out of me, but I feel like an attempt of murder was crossing a line. If you know what strings to pull, you can make anyone dance. Apparently, the girls knew exactly what strings made Finn dance. I've spent the last three months being utterly terrified of Finn Hall. Yeah, he did do it, but he was forced and manipulated. Whatever this secret is must mean a lot to him.

"The only reason why I'm telling you is...... it's eating me alive. The way you look at me like I could attack you at any moment, it's tearing me apart." He says, pulling away from my embrace to look into my eyes.

I really hate to break it to him, but I looked at him like that before the incident. Maybe he didn't almost kill me willingly, but this is still the same guy who had made my life a living hell for years. He might not have really tried to kill me, but he did hurt me. While he was breaking down, I almost forgot who was in front of me. Manipulated or not, this is still Finn Hall.

"Finn, it's nothing new. Why is it all of a sudden getting to you?" I ask him in a monotone voice. I'm done being scared of Finn Hall, I'm getting answers.

"Do you really think I enjoy hurting you?" He asks wide-eyed.

"Yes I do, What else and I supposed to think? Finn, you have made my life hell for years, and here you are trying to play the victim card," I say, still standing my ground.

"Believe me, you are the last person I would ever want to hurt," he says, scoffing.

"Then, why do it? Why hurt me if it "hurts" you sooo much?" I say as sarcastic as I possibly can.

"Because of my secret Denver, no one can know," he asks, looking me straight in my eyes.

I never want to pressure anyone into telling me something they don't want me to know, but Finn is making me lose my shit.

"Know what! What are you so scared of?" I ask, trying to get the last remaining puzzle piece for the shit show that is this conversation.

"That I'm fucking in love with you, Denver!!" Finn says, slamming his fists into the block wall beside my head.

And just like that, I wish I had never asked for that last puzzle piece. 

Edited A/N~ So....that just happened.