Roughs

Chapter 6: "Im Sorry"

February 18th: 11:01am

Chase sat on the floor in the living room, hugging his knees while he leaned against the corner of the room. He rested his forehead against his knees, and his cheeks were tear stained, his eyes were red and glossy, and his shoulders shook. Michael walked into the house, fixing his leather jacket, he looked over at Chase. Michael walked over to him, slightly worried.
"What's wrong?" He asked, standing in front of him and looking down at him.
Chase lifted his head up, looking up at Michael.
"Uhm, nothing.. I'm fine"
Michael looked at chase, noticing that he was clearly crying.
"Are you.. crying?" Asked Michael, crouching down in front of his brother.
"Yes I'm crying! You've been here for just over a day and you're treating me like shit! I haven't eaten for almost 2 days, you took my bed, you left and didn't even tell me where you were going, you smoke like there's no tomorrow, and you're a criminal!" Yelled Chase in a sad tone.
Michael looked at him, feeling slightly guilty.
"Look, I'm sorry Chase."
"Sorry? You yelled at me for trying to help you! I've been bullied at school, people kept teasing me and beating the shit out of me! While you were gone! I thought that if I found you it would all stop, and maybe it would be back to normal again, but turns out I was wrong. You're just another bully that I didn't find until now." Replied Chase, not making eye contact with Michael.
Michael looked at the ground, beginning to become ashamed of who he has become over the years, and realizing he needs to change- for the better.
"I'm sorry chase.. I'm so sorry. I just-I need help, I know you're trying to help me, but it's HARD! It's so-it's so hard. I don't want to accept anyone's offering because I don't trust anyone, and finding someone who genuinely cares about you is... it's hard to adjust to." Said Michael, filled with guilt.
"I'll try to quit my addictions, I'll try to control my anger. I'll try to make your life better. You're my little brother, and I should be there for you, but... I know this won't be easy, so, if I yell at you more times in the future.. I'm sorry. You're the only person I have left Chase, my little brother, and I love ya', okay?"
Chase nodded, scooting towards his older brother, and then hugging him, hoping that he may change. Michael hugged back Chase, shaking.