FATE

Epilogue

Our moment was interrupted when Derek cleared his throat. "I hate to break this up but you guys need to choose." I looked up at daddy and he frowned. "Choose what?"

"You need to choose who lives and who dies..."

Derek's P.O.V.

As soon as I said that I immediately wanted to take it back. I saw the fear written all over Matt's face. I didn't want to kill him. Hell I didn't want to kill anyone. I love Matt. I love him so much that it hurts...I...I couldn't kill him.

"Fuck!!!" I groaned running my fingers through my hair. I can't do this. "Fuck I'm sorry. I can't do this. I'm not going to kill either of you. You can leave." I watched with guilt as tears fell down Matt's red face. Vincent spoke using our native language so Matt couldn't understand our conversation. "Che diavolo ti sta succedendo Moretti?" (What the hell is going on with you Moretti?) I shrugged. "Anche se la nostra famiglia ha problemi, amo davvero tuo figlio. Non posso andare avanti con questo. Ho bisogno di stare con Matt. Lo amo da morire." (Even though our family has problems I really love your son. I can't go through with any of this. I need to be with Matt. I love him to death.)

Vincent slowly nodded almost as if he was thinking. He looked down at Matt who had his eyes fixed on me and sighed. "Penso che porterò Matt a casa e forse voi due potrete parlare un'altra volta." (I think i'm going to take Matt home and maybe you two can talk some other time.) I nodded agreeing with him. I know Matt is confused and scared so this probably isn't the best time to try and fix anything.

Matthew's P.O.V.

I hated when they spoke Italian. I can't understand any of it and it's so frustrating.

Derek was scaring me but I saw the guilt in his eyes when he looked at me. I just wanted things to go back to normal. I wish all this fighting and arguing was over and everyone could just get along. I missed the old Derek. The Derek that would always give me cuddles and hug me and kiss me. The Derek I gave myself to. I missed him.

We made eye contact for a long time and I just couldn't stand it any longer. I needed to talk to him.

"Daddy?" I said moving out of his secure hold. He looked down at me and kissed my forehead. "What is it my love?" I avoided eye contact and spoke quietly. "Um....can I...um talk to Derek alone please?" He was silent for moment then he looked at Derek then back to me.

He sighed, "fine but we need to leave before Antonio comes back so don't take too long." He kissed my forehead one last time and left the room closing the door behind him.

I didn't move. I couldn't move. I had this whole speech planned in my head but now I'm speechless. I looked at Derek but he wasn't looking at me his eyes were fixed on the floor. I took a deep breath and spoke quietly afraid that if I spoke any louder than that I would break down crying.

"Derek..."

He shook his head and backed up into the corner sliding his back down the wall. He sighed covering his face with his hands. "I'm sorry Matt." He mumbled. I almost didn't hear him. I've never seen Derek this weak and unsure of himself before but I guess there's a first time for everything.

I squatted down and crawled over to the corner where Derek was and gently pulled his hands away from his face. His eyes were red and tears fell freely down his cheeks. "Derek please don't cry anymore." He shook his head and pulled me into his lap. I was scared because of the sudden movement but I immediately calmed down once he wrapped his arms around my waist and buried his face into my neck.

"I don't want you to be scared of me."

I shook my head wrapping my arms around him. "Derek why can't things just go back to how they were before?" I felt him shrug against my body. "I don't know... life is unfair.... your dad and my dad have been bickering for a couple years now." I shook my head closing my eyes trying to stop the tears from falling. I couldn't hold it in anymore I broke down.

Derek's P.O.V.

I felt so numb. I know Matt isn't gonna stay upset with me for long but something still doesn't feel right.

I frowned feeling Matt's body shake against mine. I looked down and saw him crying his eyes out. That honestly caused a sharp pain in my heart. I held him closer to me if that was even possible and rocked him back and forth. "Shhh baby don't cry. Maybe everything can go back to normal. We just need to relax and think. Don't panic." I gently cupped his wet cheeks into my hands and connected my lips with his. They were warm and comforting. Like always. I deepened the kiss causing that familiar dizzy feeling I always get when I kiss him. I missed it.

My body froze and my eyes widened when I heard the front door slam shut.

"Derek!! Derek dove sei ?!" (Derek!! Derek where are you?!)

Shit! Dad!

I gently but quickly pushed Matt off of me and stood up bringing him with me. Vince burst through the door and immediately grabbed Matt. "Come on Angelo we need to find a way out of here before Antonio sees us. Let's go."

Vincent's P.O.V.

I didn't hear anything Derek and Matty we're talking about but I didn't interrupt. I paced outside the door for quite a while but the sound of the door slamming shut caught my attention.

Antonio.

My heartbeat sped up as I opened the door. I didn't even think before I grabbed Matty out of Derek's embrace and started to panic.

"Come on Angelo we need to find a way out of here before Antonio sees us. Let's go."

I saw the fear in his eyes but I couldn't focus on that right now. I needed to find a way out and keep my son safe. I grabbed his hand and yanked him out of the room.

"Dad!!!"

"Shut up!! How dare you sneak onto my property and try to break into my house!!"

I froze....Austin??

I couldn't think straight. Without realizing I let go of Matty's hand and ran down the stairs. As soon as I reached the bottom of the stairs my jaw dropped.

Austin was at gun point.

"Antonio lascialo andare!!" (Antonio let him go!!)

He cocked the gun back and pressed it firmly against Austin's temple. I felt like I was gonna throw up.

"Austy!!"

"Matt no!!!!"

BANG

I felt numb...

empty...

broken.....

this can't be fate.

The End.