Protect Me Please

Chapter 2

The next morning repeats itself like yesterday morning; the only difference is today is the day Axel and Max arrive by 10:58 a.m for their lessons with Kolton and me as Holton mans the store.

"Hello Benjamin, hello Holton," Axel greets with a wide smile until his gaze lands on Holton, who is laughing hard; Axel confused Kolton with Holton, a common occurrence if you don't know them.


"Hello Axel and Max, this is Kolton, Holton's twin," I greet back; gesturing to each man as I say their names.

"Whoa, didn't realize you guys were twins when we were here yesterday," Max says, surprised.

Kolton and Holton chuckle at Max's words as the four of us head to the two private rooms for the lessons; Kolton and Max in one and Axel and I in the other. For the next hour, Axel and I work on the basics, so I know what Axel knows; which is the basics; now I can know what to do for his next lesson with him.

"You're decent, Axel, I praise as we leave the practice room; as Max and Kolton exit the other room.

"Thank you, Benjamin," Axel responds with a slight blush as he rubs the back of his neck with his right hand.

"You're welcome," I respond as we reach the front, where Holton is on the phone.

When he hangs up his eyes find mine; "That was Cameron, he's on his way here; he's sick."

"Just fucking great; wait how is he getting here instead of heading home?"

"A friend is dropping him here since it's closer," Holton explains with a smile.

"Now he's going to get Connor sick," I grumble rubbing my forehead in frusteration.

Cameron walks in just then and Im immeditly in front of him checking his forehead adn I frown since he isn't warm; "Benji, I have a migrane, that's all; I promise."

"Did you take your medicineand why come here instead of home?" I huff as I step back.

"Yes, I took my medicine but you know I hate being alone since it makes me feel funny," my little brother whines.

"Go sleep in the office, okay? I love you, Cammy," I gently tell him with a soft smile.

"Thanks Benji," he returns my smile with a weak one as he heads off to the office; to sleep on the roll-away cot I have in there for him on occassions like this.

"Your brother is cute," Max comments once he is out of ear shot.

Raising an eyebrow at him while frowning; "He's cute; he's 15 years old and off limits."

Max's skin turns white at the mention of Cameron's age; good, this should keep him away from my little brother.

"At least he won't get Connor sick," Kolton says; sounding as relieved as I feel.

""That's a wonderful thing since I hate it when either of them are sick," I respond; while wondering why Max and Axel are still here.

"Who is Connor; another brother you're raising?" Axel asks; he looks worried, which confuses me greatly.

"Connor isn't my brother, he's my son," I respond; watching Axel's closely for his reaction. 

What a reaction he has too, his face immediately falls at the mention of my son, as if he's upset I have a child. Fuck you and your sad pony; we don't know each other nor are we dating; my son is the most important person in my life, right above my mum and brother. See, this is why I don't want to date; guys get funny when they find out you have a child.