For some reason I can't post the full continuation of the Abusive Michael Au so I'll just post half and half here
{Version 1: part 2}
A few days have passed since that day and James kept trying to catch Michael in the act, to show how much of a terrible brother he is. But each time he tries to bust him, each time Michael gets away with the "caring older brother" look. This frustrated James to no end, people needed to know that Michael was a terrible person but as far as now he couldn't get any evidence. Even Johnny would deny it when James tries to tell someone and uses Johnny as an example of Michael's abuse
Joe: "James? What's wrong?"
Joe's voice pulled James out of his thoughts. He looked at his boyfriend and just shrugged
James: "Nothing... Just work has been stressful lately and I have a lot on my mind"
Joe looked suspiciously at James, he could tell whenever James lied and this was one of those moments but he said nothing about it
Joe: "If you say so.... But I'll always listen if there's something you wanna talk about"
James smiled warmly and settled the paperwork he was holding down. He then came over to Joe, who was sitting on a couch, and snuggled next to him
James: "I know.... Cause you're an amazing boyfriend"
Joe rolled his eyes in annoyance, but he didn't pull away and there WAS some blush on his face.
Joe: "James, I swear if someone catches us I'll make you wish you stayed in that asylum"
James: "As you wish, babe, I accept those terms"
Joe sighed over James's words. Since James was the holder owner hotel and Joe was a helping manager (I think), they always tried their best to keep their relationship a secret. Clearly not doing that much of a great job since there were rumors around
