Chapter 9: Guilt

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Coby's POV
Is it just me or I can see that Tin and Can are evading each other? It's started the other day when I saw Tin left right before Can walks in at the cafeteria door. At first I didn't give it a thought. But as the days pass by you can sense that something is really odd.
The following day same thing goes on.
Poor Can it seems that he has not been spared from Tin's treatment even if he is Charles' brother. But that does not end there. I can see how Can fight back. It seems that Tin has finally found the one that will challenge his attitude. I am not afraid that Tin could go physical it's not his character but also I think he is considering the relationship Can has with Charles.
Can never bow down. He put up a good fight, up until now I thought he is the silent type that never hit back but I was wrong. He is a cute, innocent kid that becomes a total savage and go berserk when triggered.
"Did you see how Can is behaving? He is a total shocker." Martin in disbelief.
"I never had any memory of anyone going up against Tin like that lasted more than a day! It's quite entertaining!" Nathan blurted out as if he is watching some sort of movie.
"He is my brother what do you expect?" The bastard Charles commented proudly.
Tin keeps his stance until the weekend as if he is a woman on his menopausal state. You can't joke with him. He is much colder and his gaze are far more intimidating. Never did I see him like this before.
Weekend came and we all decided to meet at the skate park to watch some sort of tournament. I got a group message from Charles that he is on his way since he needs to drop his brother at the square to meet someone or friends he isn't sure.

Tin's POV
"Hmmm!" I dropped my bag at the bed beside me. That loudmouth Can how dare he threaten me like that! Who does he think he is? I don't care even if he is the younger brother of Charles.
But I must say I think I pushed him a little forcefully. The reality soon hit me when I saw him at the floor and by the way he act it seems he is hurt.
He then stand up, fix himself and turn his back at me. Before he can another step I held on his wrist forcing him to turn and face me.
"Are you deaf or just playing stupid, let go of my hand and don't you worry I'm cutting all the ties that we have."
After those words left his lips I was astounded.
I am going to say sorry for what I did when I was cut mid sentence. Not only his butt hurt but his tone sounds hurt also.
Later that night, I was still thinking why I acted like this with him. I've been on bad and rough times with my friends but this is nothing compared to them. I usually keep silent and let my freezing gaze to the job.
Out of the blue I went to search for his instagram account. I scan a little bit and smirk at the sight on one of his photo. He looks cute! "Wait, did I just said cute to a guy!" I sigh in disbelief.
I am thinking to much. Yes, need to loosen up a bit.
I send a message to my friends if they wanted to watch the skating tournament this coming Saturday. All of them agreed.
He felt physically tired and emotionally drained. The thought of their last encounter keeps rewinding. He decided to sleep it out but before he close his eyes he know that amends need to be done between the two of them. If the situation goes out of hand he will have to go up against the void of Charles. He doesn't want to lose his friend. Moreover the truth is he cannot stand that Can is furious at him and he cannot stay near him.
The next day, I woke up late so I quickly take a shower misses my breakfast and hit the road. I saw the brothers just as they are about to close the gate. I told them to hop in but then Can said something that hurts me like I was stabbed several times!
"We are not friends so why will I ride with a stranger!"
Can said monotonously leaving me and his brother in shock.
I never think that he will repel me upfront. Sure did we had several unfriendly encounters but this has taken me aback.

The scene is to chaotic to cover up

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The scene is to chaotic to cover up. I can see Charles expression change from what he just witnessed.
"If you want to ride with him feel free. But don't force it on me." Can said to his brother then walks away.
"Care to explain what happen at school?" With that Charles followed his younger version at the alleyway.

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