FATE

Chapter 47

Vincent's P.O.V.

Listening to Matt got me thinking.... if only he knew...

I sighed. "Matt.... I'm sorry ok. I didn't know all this was happening. I mean... I knew about some of it but I didn't know it was that extreme. I-I understand that you are happy but I wasn't telling you to stay away from Derek just to be mean or to make you unhappy.... I'm just trying to protect you. That's all."

He wiped a stray tear and yanked at his hair. "Ughh protect me from what?! Dad... Derek isn't going to hurt me!! There's nothing you need to protect me from. I'm fine!!"

I tried not to get frustrated but it was becoming difficult. "I'm taking precautions Matt. Look at what that boyfriend of yours did to your brothers face!!" Matt looked over at Austin and gasped "oh my gosh.." he whispered. "I-I...." he shook his head "no...no. Derek wouldn't just attack someone like that. There had to be a reason.." Austin became angry. "You're so blind Matthew!!! What fucking reason?! There isn't any reason... I mean just because of what we did in the shower?! So what?! Big deal!!"

"You know what Austin..that is a big deal!! It's a big deal to me!! I'm your little brother and you took advantage of me!! I tried to push you off and I begged you to stop but you didn't... I cried so much and I was so embarrassed but you didn't even care... you deserved what you got so... I'm not sorry."

I was speechless. What the hell happened in the shower? I was about to speak but Matt beat me to it. "Dad." He said turning to me. "I'm sorry for not listening these past couple of days. I spent the night at Derek's house...I'm sorry. I wanted to stay there this weekend too because I just need to get out of the house-"

I cut him off. "Matt you're only fourteen. You can't just stay over other people's homes like that- a boyfriends house at that.." He shook his head. "Dad I really need to ok. Please. I can't stay in the house with Austin. Please.... I'm asking your permission this time." I sighed. Why can't everything just be simpler? I scratched the back of my head. "Fine. You can stay there this weekend but I want you back home Sunday night. Got it?" He nodded. "Promise."

Matthew's P.O.V.

Leaving dad's office I was smiling like an idiot. I'm gonna have the whole weekend with my boyfriend. Now we don't even have to sneak around. That lifted a lot of weight off my shoulders.

I grabbed my phone out of my pocket and immediately called the one person who can make me smile. He picked up after the second ring.

"Why hello my amazingly beautiful boyfriend."

I blushed trying to hold in my giggles. "H-Hi Derek...um are you still in school?" He was silent for a moment and then spoke. "Um...I-I was just leaving. Why?"

"Can I come with you?" I blurted. He chuckled "you're suppose to stay in school all day." I shook my head and pouted. "I don't want to and I miss you."

"Alright fine. Come to the car. I'm parked at my usual spot."

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I smiled feeling the breeze blow. It took me awhile to actually leave the building. I had to go to my locker and then dad called me back into his office for a 'chat'. It was the usual speech about being careful and watch out for Derek blah blah blah. I could barely focus on what he was saying but I'm just glad it's all over.

I smiled seeing Derek waiting for me in the parking lot. He's just so sweet and I just can't seem to get enough of him.

As I got closer to the car I noticed that Derek looked upset... more like angry.. He was pacing back and forth and grabbing his hair in frustration. I jumped hearing him yell.

"Perché non me l'hai detto prima?! Avrei potuto almeno preparato per questo!!" (why didn't you tell me before?! I could've at least prepared for this!!)

I didn't understand what he was saying but I knew he was speaking in Italian.  I never actually seen him angry like this before. He didn't notice me yet but I didn't say anything. The bruises on his face caught my attention. I could tell they were fresh. Maybe that was from Austin...

I froze as Derek glanced at me. He sighed closing his eyes. He said some more angry words and then hung up the phone. "I'm sorry baby. How long were you standing there." I shrugged ignoring his question and wrapping my arms around his waist pulling him into a hug. "Are you ok Derek?" I felt him peck my forehead. "Yeah everything is fine. I'll talk to you about it later" I really didn't want to let go but I released him from the hug and looked up at him. His left eyes was starting to swell but not too bad and his cheek was bruising. "Derek.... your face.." He nodded and sighed. "Yep your brother throws good punches.... I'm suspended by the way so you won't be seeing me around in school for a little while." Suspended? But Austin was involved too... maybe he was suspended as well..

I pouted "for how long?"

He shrugged "two weeks."

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The car ride was silent. I glanced up at Derek a few times but he seemed really deep in thought. When we pulled up in front of the house he shut the car off and went straight inside. He didn't talk to me or look at me or even come around to my side like he usually does.

I quickly got out of the car and followed after him. Entering the house I removed my shoes and made my way over to the couch sitting down beside him. I didn't say anything at first but I grabbed his hand and interlaced our fingers. He smiled down at me and then kissed my knuckles. I let him have a few minutes of silence and then I spoke. "W-What's wrong?" He sighed and spoke quietly. "I wanna talk to you about something." I frowned. Talk to me about what? Then it hit me....he's gonna break up with me??

He saw my reaction and quickly shook his head. "No no no nothing bad...well... I-I want to apologize." I turned to face him. "For what?" He grabbed both my hands in his and sighed. "I'm sorry for treating you the way a did before. You know... the teasing and embarrassing you in front of everyone. I don't know what got into me but I've always liked you. Ever since I saw you at Austin's birthday party at Dave and Busters I always thought you were so adorable. I'm really sorry baby-fuck- I just... just please forgive me. I'll do anything to make it up to you. I'll spoil you, kiss you whenever you want, cuddle you and everything. Just please accept my apology..."

I tried not to cry but I'm just so emotional. All the time.

I immediately pulled him into my arms and closed my eyes enjoying the way my body felt against his. "It's ok. I forgive you."