Searching for the One

Chapter One: Storm

A.N. Hey guys, I do not own the pic but enjoy!

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"Gerald! Come down now! Your brother is already down here eating breakfast"

It's as early as ever. I always take my time in fixing my appearance. Everything repeats like clockwork.

I went down as I'm greeted with a hug from my dad, my step dad at least. I also have a stepbrother, Harry. He is usually.... how should I say this - gay? I don't have anything against it; he's just too much sometimes. My biological parents have been dead for about 9 years now. Good riddance that they're out of the picture.

"Gerald, eat your food and go. You'll be late."

"Ok dad."

As I left the house, Harry's shoes wasn't there. I guess he went ahead. Anyways, life feels good when you have money. I don't need affection, but I do like some people; I'm gay, so obviously I like guys. I honestly don't believe that affection is needed in love. That's what I learned from my biological parents before they died.

Ocean High: the most prestigious educational facility that provides high school and university programs. It's pretty high class, clean and-

"Gerald! Hey Gerald," not peaceful

Gerald, A strong force hugged me from behind as if I was the target price. I went to check, but the voice was good enough to give me a hint of who he is. Harry.

"How may I help you," I asked.

"Hmmm treat me lunch!"

"Ok, ok."

Harry gave me a kiss at the lips and ran away. I know, it's weird. Yes, he is my step brother yet he keeps telling me it's just a "greeting" and it's "not unusual". It's apparently very common in the western countries. I don't mind it, to be honest. The only thing is that he does it all the time: in front of everyone, in the bathroom after I wake up, practically all the time, except when our dad is there for obvious reason. I actually can't believe him sometimes though. I know he is lying to me because I know of his intentions. We had a couple of make out sessions, and to be honest; if I had to pick someone to be my boyfriend, it would be him. Yet again, that might not be a good idea.

"Gerald, hows it going?" a young lady spoke to me.

"Hey Nelly! Hows it going?" It's my best friend, Nelly.

I guess she is the closest person to me. She is the perfect balance of being normally sane and being relatable.

"I see you guys are progressing." I blushed, realizing that that she wants us to be a 'thing'. Harry is the most attractive guy in the school, but he is still my step brother.

"I don't think-"

"Oh shush that was a kiss on the lips. KISS ON THE LIPS! You guys are not blood related so it's ok!"

"People think its not good, so yeah. Plus, he is my brother." She looks disappointed, staring at me while wording idiot with her mouth.

After walking in front of the main campus for a while, we headed to our own lockers. Having my adoptive father's last name, my locker was arranged right beside Harry's. He's there every morning waiting for me to get my things, but that wasn't the only reason.

Harry jumped at me while I unlocked my locker. While he hugged my arm and kissed my cheeks, we are lucky enough to be alone. Yes, in a sense of way, I encourage and dont mind it. Maybe I am dumb. Settling back and headed to my first class, we parted ways with a hug. Ok, I do like Harry, but I am not suppose to.

Entering my first class, everything is as usual. A couple of students chatting with their peers while I go to my seat alone. It was math class, so I consider it as a blessing since now no one is going to disturb me while I do my school work. The professor went in as he started teaching us. The professors monotone voice is as typical and boring as the stereotypes: straight forward and in no means wants to stop. Math is mysteriously one of my fortes in my studies. Unfortunately, I still wish I have a friend in this class.

The class went as usual, not much of a hurdle. Well, at least for me. Pretty much the day is going on with its slow, boring, painful, pace.

"Important announcements, students of Ocean High. Classes are over due to a storm warning. For those who live far, please contact your parents or guardian to pick you up unless if you have a fixed ride. For the ones who live close by, please head to your home ASAP, no detours. That is all students, please be safe."

Well, there goes my boring schedule. To be completely honest, I like the idea of no classes. However, my grades are at the peak, so it scares me to go home early.

"Gerald! Wait for me!" Harry screams.

Well, now that is a voice that I am both tired and not tired to hear. He seemed to be very rushed as his scarf was misplaced, and his outdoor jacket was placed messily. As he caught up, I feel iffy.

Harry and I live absolutely close by. We live 2 blocks away from school, which is pretty much so convenient. This also goes for Nelly. She lives an extra block more than ours, but she is still too lazy to walk. Well it is her life, so I cannot dictate her stupid yet relaxing decision.

"Hey Harry, you go on ahead."

"Why?"

"I will pick something up, it will be very quick."

But the school said- I personally did not care about what he might have said. I ran towards a store. I kind of remembered that we ran out of food at home. I was suppose to be doing the groceries after school, so it does not matter. I reached the store, and off I go to do shopping.

It takes a long time for me to do groceries for I am a nervous wreck. I always recheck my items after every product I put inside my basket.

"Hmmm, oranges, apples, cauliflower- I felt a chilling hand reach over my shoulder."

I didnt feel scared, of course. Ok, maybe I would have peed my pants a little. I turned around to see who it was and big surprise, it was just Harry. He looked drenched and out of breath. I slowly made him sit down as I try to guess why he looked like that.

"Were you chased by someone?"

"No," ok, that is minus one from the danger possibilities. "Rather than that I called dad to pick us up, so hurry with the groceries!"

"Why did you call him? We can walk home."

"It is already raining. The storm is here." Oh shit forgot about that one...

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