The Other Half Of Me

(Time Lapse~ Late Oct)

Mikey was really happy for his brothers. David was the new quarterback for the team and they had won every game so far. Gee was in a relationship with Ray and they seemed to be going strong.
Gee was worried that their dad would find out, but the brother's worked hard to keep everything a secret. Now it was homecoming. The brothers were all going together in Bob's car. Ray would meet Gee there. He had a surprise for Gee and Mikey thought it was cute how nervous Gee was about it.

"Don't be nervous Gee, I'm sure it's something amazing and romantic."

Mikey nudged David in the ribs gently to get him to join the conversation.

David nodded, reaching over and putting his hand onto Gee's knee, squeezing it softly.

"I know for a fact you're gonna love it Gee."

Gee looked at him.

"You know what it is?..."

At a smile and half shrug from David, Gee turned completely to face him, pulling his legs up onto the sofa to sit crosslegged.

"What? What is it? What?"

Gee begged, bouncing slightly in his seat.

David laughed. He lifted his hand and tapped the side of his nose.

"It's a secret Gee...just wait."

Gee pouted, turning back to face the tv and the long forgotten movie they'd been watching while they waited for the time to leave. He crossed his arms over his chest.

"How's that fair?...you're my twin brother...you're supposed to be on my side."

David laughed, moving over and wrapping both arms around his huffy brother, who squirmed ineffectively.

"I'm always on your side Baby...which is why I'm not going to spoil the surprise."

He kissed Gee's cheek before letting him go with a grin. Gee wiped his cheek with his sleeve.

"I still say it's not fair."

He grumped, but fell silent as their father walked in the room. Gee curled in on himself...David automatically moved in closer to him.

"So you are all going to Homecoming together?"

Don went into the kitchen and grabbed a beer. He chugged half of it as soon as it was opened and burped loudly, wiping him mouth with his arm.

"Yes..."

David answered for them all.

"That's the plan."

"And Bob is picking you up and dropping you off yes?"

He polished off the rest of the beer

"Yes."

"Don't be late."

Don grabbed another beer and walked away. Mikey heard Gee let out the breath he was holding.

"Come on, let's go get ready."

Mikey grabbed Gee's hand and pulled him up.

Gee smiled slightly...he always got quiet after their dad spoke, even if it wasn't directly to him.

"Ignore him Baby..."

David whispered as he followed his brother up the stairs, just one step below, with his hand on Gee's hip.

"Tonight's gonna be perfect...don't let him spoil it for you. Ok?"

Gee nodded, turning his head to smile softly at him.

"Yeah Gee, you just wait. It's going to be a night you will never forget."

(time passes)

Gee and David were dressed and ready to go, sat side by side on the couch when Bob honked his horn from the curb outside.

"MIKEY...HURRY UP...BOB'S HERE!"

David yelled upstairs as he stood, pulling Gee up with him, and keeping hold of his hand once they were up.

"Coooomminggg whoa!"

Mikey skidded down the hall losing his balance and barely making it to the bottom on his feet.

"That was close!"

"Shit Mikey...you ok?"

David asked as he and Gee headed toward him.

"Y-Yeah, just a little overzealous I think."

"What's going on up there!?"

"Shit!"

Don bellowed from the basement where he hides away from the family and drinks.

"Let's get out of here fast!"

Gee nodded urgently, his eyes wide. David squeezed his hand and pulled him toward the door.

Bob saw them running to the car. They jumped in and Mikey shouted.

"Go Bob, drive!"

Bob didn't question the boy, just did it. In the rearview he saw a pissed off Don glaring at them from the doorway.

(time passes)

The parade was great and Mikey could see Gee having a good time. David was proudly standing among the Seniors as Bob announced that he was his pick for his replacement next year as head quarterback.

"Is this seat taken?"

Mikey turned and saw Ray standing next to the bleacher that he and Gee were sitting on.

Gee looked up and smiled brightly.

"Hi."

He said softly, scooting over a little for Ray to sit down.

"Hey, enjoying the show Gee?"

Ray saw the boy shivering so he slipped off his Letterman's jacket and put it around Gee's shoulders along with his arm.

Gee blushed pink, nodding and looking down shyly.

"Yes R-Ray...d-did you see D-David?..."

He looked over and saw his brother being congratulated by the whole team. Gee smiled wide.

"H-head qu-quarterback's a big d-deal...right?"

He looked back at Ray with large, questioning eyes.

"Yeah it is baby. Bob knew he had talent when he saw him back in middle school. He has been grooming him through freshman year."

Gee nodded slightly, looking back at David, just as he looked over and waved.
Gee grinned and waved back.

"So Gee...can we go somewhere for a bit?"

Gee glanced at Mikey...he was busy talking to a girl wearing a Motörhead hoodie. Gee looked back at Ray.

"Sure R-Ray."

He whispered, blushing and accepting Ray's hand.

Ray led Gee to a quiet area behind the bleachers, away from the crowd.

"So...I uh...."

Ray rubbed his neck nervously.

"I have really been happy with you these last two months and I...want to give you something."

Ray pulled his class ring off.

Gee's eyes went wide, staring at the ring. He could hear a buzzing in his ears, and his vision seemed blurred around the edges, though the ring still looked crystal clear, and so very real.

"Gee...Say something please?"

Gee continued to stare...he only heard buzzing...and his heart racing in his chest.

Ray hung his head and dropped his shoulders.

Gee's breath was getting choppy now as his vision faded more...he was pretty sure he was going to pass out, but he just couldn't seem to snap out of his shocked daze.

"Okay."

Ray turned and started to leave.

The ring left Gee's line of sight and he gasped involuntarily, before his numb legs gave way beneath him and he fell to the hard ground.

"Ray."

Gee whispered, his voice sounding alien to his own ears...he cleared his throat and called out louder, probably louder than Ray had ever heard him speak before.

"Ray wait?"

Ray stopped but he didn't turn around.

"Don't go?..."

Gee said softly.

"I was j-just sh-shocked..."

He swallowed heavily.

"I didn't s-say I d-don't w-want it."

Ray still stood there.

Gee grabbed one of the bleacher's supports and pulled himself to his feet before walking shakily up behind the older boy. He reached out and placed his hand gently on Ray's arm.

"Ray?"

Ray turned and his eyes were full of sadness.

Gee lifted a hand and touched Ray's cheek softly.

"I didn't m-mean to h-hurt y-you."

"I thought you didn't want it, or me."

Gee shook his head rapidly, then grabbed Ray's arm as he made himself dizzy.

"No I...I do> want it... and y-you."

Gee swallowed nervously, then stepped in closer and tiptoed slightly...they were just a couple centimetres apart now.

"I do."

He whispered before hesitantly pressing his lips to Ray's.

Ray savored the kiss for a moment and then moved his arms around Gee.

Gee shivered against him, his body melting into the embrace.

It felt like forever that they were kissing till a throat cleared behind them.

"So, I'm gonna help Bob and Davy clean up, can you take Gee home Ray?"

Gee jumped, turning his burning red face toward his little brother.

"Yeah, I can do that."

Ray smiled holding Gee tightly.

Gee looked up at him, blush getting even deeper, if that's possible...he buried his face in Ray's shirt.

"Okay, good. See ya!"

Mikey kissed Gee and then ran off.

"Shall we get something to eat first?"

"Ok..."

Gee squeaked.

"Fried chicken?"

He grinned hopefully.

"So the diner then?"

Gee nodded enthusiastically, bouncing slightly.

"And milkshakes?"

"Strawberry?"

"Is there any other flavour?"

"Not that I know of."

Ray led Gee to his car, still holding him close.

(time passes)

"I hate to let you go. It's such a long time till I see you again."

Ray was exaggerating of course. It was Friday night, but Monday seemed like forever away.

Gee giggled, butting his head against Ray's shoulder.

"Absolutely a-ages..."

Gee agreed.

"Howe-ever w-will we c-cope?"

"Well...if you leave me with something to remember you by..."

Ray slyly raised his eyebrows.

Gee blushed, smiling shyly as he leaned in, softly connecting their lips.

Ray wrapped his arms around his boyfriend hugging him tightly.

Gee let his lips part slightly...he was still new to this, and still shy, but he knew that he liked it, even if just the thought made his face turn ten shades of red in a minute.

"GERARD ARTHUR WAY!"

Gee choked slightly as he stumbled backward, hands shooting up to cover his mouth as his eyes widened, fear racing through him.

"D-dad?...I..."

He was shaking badly, his face now white as a sheet as his eyes flicked from his dad to Ray, then back.

"WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING WITH THAT BOY!?"

Gee cowered away, tears now streaming down his cheeks...he couldn't answer if he tried; his throat felt as if it was closing up.

Donald steamed across the lawn and punched Ray in the face.

"RAY!"

Gee screamed, darting toward him.

"Oh no you don't!"

Don grabbed him by the hair and pulled him up. He saw the ring on his finger and wrenched it off.

Gee yelped as he felt hair being ripped from his scalp.

He screamed as the ring was pulled off, his finger breaking from how forcefully it was removed.

David was sat on the bleachers with his teammates and Mikey as they took a break from the clean up. They were having a drink...Coke, no alcohol...when David gasped suddenly, a pained look crossing his face.

"You fucking pedophile, if you ever go anywhere near my family again with your homo shit, I will cut you cock off!"

Don dragged Gee into the house after kicking Ray again and then threw him against the wall.

"What the fuck was that!? You were fucking kissing him!"

Gee whimpered, curling in on himself and clutching his injured hand to his chest.

(time passes)

Ray coughed and spat blood. He reached for his phone. He had to call David.

David pulled his phone from his pocket as it started ringing...it was Ray.

"We're on our way."

David stated then hung up before Ray could even speak. He stared out the window with Mikey beside him as Bob drove in silence. He had to get to Gee!

(time passes)

Another blow landed on Gee's body. Don was winded, but he kept raining blows on his small body.

"I will beat the homo out of you!"

Gee had stopped screaming several minutes ago...it hurt to breathe, and his vision was fading fast...his arms were wrapped around his head protectively, but they were sliding away...along with his consciousness.

(time passes)

"David!"

Mikey grabbed his brother as he fought to not curl into a ball in Bob's car.

David groaned, clutching at his stomach.

"G-Gee."

He gasped.

"Bob...d-drive faster."

"I'm trying man, I don't want to get pulled over."

David was shaking, he knew this was bad...really bad.

"Okay, we're here!"

Bob brought the car to an abrupt halt.

David grabbed the door handle and scrambled out, racing up to the front door of the house with Mikey hot on his heals. He pulled out his keys and quickly unlocked the door, throwing it open and rushing inside.
For a second he froze...Gee was on the ground, curled in a limp ball as their dad loomed over him, kicking him repeatedly.
David saw red...he snapped out of his shock and launched himself at his father.

"BASTARD!"

He yelled, laying into him with everything he had.

Don hit the wall hard as his son landed on him. He watched as his other son grabbed Gee and pulled him away.

"Come on Gee, talk to me!"

"Get the fuck off me!"

Don threw David off him into the banister.

David snarled as he immediately attacked again.

Don punched David in the stomach.

"How dare you interfere in me disciplining my child!"

"Disciplining him?!..."

David spat in disbelief.

"You're beating the shit outta him!"

He straightened and punched Don in the jaw.

"You little shit!"

Don rubbed his jaw and then grabbed David and did a low nut shot.

David doubled over and fell to his knees, groaning in agony with his hands tentatively cupping his balls.
He looked up at Don with hatred.

"You psycho!"

He spat back through clenched teeth.

"You ungrateful bastard! You and Michael are out of here! Tomorrow I am shipping you both out of here to military school!"

David looked over at his brothers in panic, then back.

"No!...you can't do that...mum won't let you."

He knew that Gee wouldn't stand a chance if he and Mikey weren't there...look what just happened!

"I am the man of the house and your mom will do what I say, especially when she sees that you and your brother attacked Gerard and I in a drunken rage."

Don grabbed the bottle he was drinking from and poured it all over David. He then threw it at Mikey. It connected with his head and shattered as he dropped. Don laughed and then grabbed David's head, smashing it against the coffee table and knocking him out too.

"Night night faggot lovers."

(time passes)

"Don't worry Mrs. Way. We will take good care of your sons and return them as better men."

The two MP's of the school ushered both David and Mikey to the car. Donna sobbed. She never expected this when she came home from her mother's this morning. Two of her babies being led away and one in the hospital. Her husband had to go to the emergency room, but he just needed stitches thankfully.

"Oh Don, what is going to happen to them?"

"Don't worry dear, the boys will be straightened out and we will make sure that Gerard is well taken care of."

Don thought about the boy in the hospital. He lost control a bit, but the doctor said he should recover, just have some broken bones to mend.

Don could handle the boy. It would take some convincing to unbrainwash the boy, but he could do it. It would just take some time.

Notes

Hi there chipmunks, how's you?...

So, did you see that coming? ;)

Until next time...PLEASE COMMENT, and peace out babies!
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