A Friendly Love And A Loving Love

While Howie tries to stay positive about his father's disappearance while waiting impatiently for him to come forward, he tries to calm the twins about the disappearance of their driver who is like a big brother to them. He knows that with his father Alfred is safe even if he can't tell the boys why he is so confident in his father's ability to keep Alfred safe. He knows he won't abandon her, but that doesn't stop him from feeling that something serious has happened.

A feeling of helplessness came over him that made him uncomfortable to the point of feeling his stomach contort in pain under the weight of an invisible load. Panicked, he went upstairs to double lock himself in his room for fear that he would reveal his true nature to the boys in his panic. From an early age, even though he was away from home, he always had a whole system in place to take care of his needs, and his safety. He's always been under the protection of people who don't even know him but who are willing to give their lives so he can stay alive and this is starting to piss him off. He wants to be able to depend on him, to be able to protect those he loves, the people who matter to him without waiting for anyone's help.

So it's not by waiting peacefully that he's going to protect them and prove himself useful, he told himself. It's time for me to do it too. He took a cold bath, tied his hair, and hid it on a black cap like the rest of his outfit.

That evening he took the resolution to do everything to complete his ritual with his inner, the communion that would allow him to enter into perfect symbiosis with his wolf side which is part of his genetic heritage and the acceptance of his inner. He was chosen by a spiritual entity, so be it. He drives the boys home because he will need time for himself, to put his ideas in place. And there are things he needs to understand first. Why does this guy named Ursoc call him Lyke instead of Fenrir? He had heard what he was saying but he wasn't ready to pay attention to him.

He went down to the living room, where he found the other three sitting in a deafening calm, wringing their hands, not daring to utter a single word. He looks at them with a skeptical look before speaking calmly as usual. The twins were stressed because they know how close Howie and his father are, they don't want this unfortunate event to trap him in his nightmares.

And they did not understand why the latter did not want to check the bodies or even report the disappearance of his father. When he panicked, they feared the worst, he must not collapse when there is no one to take care of him. They gave him some space, praying that he would come down and join them.

Bravael didn't understand why they were so tense and he didn't dare ask the question that was burning his lips. But despite himself, the tension that reigns in the house ends up taking over and plunges him into the same state of mind as the two other boys who are sitting on the big sofa, one next to the other like a painting. . He didn't want to sit in front of them because they bothered him, he didn't want to find himself staring at them all the time.

So he decided to sit in the same seat as them. While the twins kept wringing their hands to avoid biting their nails like rats. Bravael, for his part, keeps shaking his left leg at an excessive frequency, which makes the sofa on which the three of them are sitting tremble.

The three of them were lost in thought, even El didn't feel the presence of Howie behind them who was watching them curiously while thinking “this is what people look like when they care about you, Howie. Even the new one let himself be drawn into this infernal spiral. As usual, he always walks quietly.

The person you were expecting must be very severe for you to be in such a state? He commented as he sat next to them, What did you all do to get summoned here, are your parents coming too?

Sweatheart cried Ayke empathically, throwing herself into his arms. he rains a shower of little kisses all over Howie's face, not caring where he puts them. Bravael doesn't know why but a sigh of relief escaped his lips when he saw the other surface after all these hours locked up in his room.

And Aike isn't as demonstrative as his brother is with the other until he jumps into his arms and kisses him like a puppy. But he gave a small smile that lit up his eyes, which had darkened when Howie stormed off a few hours earlier.

Phew, what was all this tension Bravael wondered? I almost had an anxiety attack. It's not healthy at all to live with fear and stress in the pit of my stomach, this is the first time I have just experienced such a thing. Your energy is strong guys. He got up from the sofa, under the amused look of Howie. You can see that he was abused by all these bad vibes going around, he seems weak and stocky all of a sudden.

I let you discuss between yourselves, if there is something else you knew where to find me, I must go and recharge my batteries. Then without waiting for an answer he left the room heading for the stairs.

What a slacker! Ayke whispered. How are you doing? he asked Howie, wrapping an arm around his waist. Yeah, it's better now. I'm sorry for all of this. And it's my fault that Alfred is somewhere in the wild without knowing where exactly. You don't have to worry about that, we called, Aike intervenes, it seems he called the villa to report his absence. He takes the opportunity to take a few days off as he hasn't had it for some time, it was sudden but that's fine. Like you said last night, he really doesn't have a minute to himself.

A flash of joy crossed Howie's worried gaze, which instantly vanished. Why take time off, so suddenly he asks himself without speaking his thoughts aloud so as not to worry his friends even more. he saw what condition they were in. He doesn't want to give them any more trouble. And that proves that this feeling that something is wrong that he had is very real. Alfred adores these boys, he will never let them down without talking to them about it first.

You're going out, Aike asks him, examining his outfit… his voice brings him out of his thoughts to bring his attention to him. He glanced at his outfit before turning his head in the direction of Aike who looked at him over his brother's shoulders since he found himself between them on the couch.

I'll take you home. Howie answers him by looking him in the eyes but Aike looks away when he hears his answer. Oh, why are you chasing us Ayke asks him offended by the decision the other had to make without asking their opinion. I intend to stay here until your father comes back. Hey, stop sulking, I can be alone besides Bravael is here, I won't be...

And who is this Bravael? Aike intervenes before Howie can finish his sentence. He's a friend like you, but for a very long time. If he can stay then, so can we, Aike continues in a harsh tone. No, I need you to go home, rest, and I'll let you know everything. Until my father is home, I want you to stay a safe distance from me.

What do you mean? I don't understand, why aren't we safe with you? What exactly is going on?

While asking his questions Aike got up from the chair a little agitated, he doesn't know why but these few words uttered by Howie puts him in all his states. His brother got up, in turn, to try to calm him down, he doesn't know why his brother is acting like this either.

It's not like he's kicking us out of his life after all. He told his brother through their psychic connection. He needs his space, we're not going to impose ourselves, right? Aike looks at him with wet eyes running a hand through his hair while heaving a sigh. I'm sorry for acting like an idiot bro, I didn't want it to just happen like this. Don't worry little brother, it's not a problem to make little scenes from time to time with your crush, it's even very enticing we say. He winked at Aike who smiled shyly back and hugged him.

Over his brother's shoulders, Aike met Howie's gaze who watched them intently without moving from his seat, he knows they were using their mental link to talk to each other. It was better if he stayed out. Aike closed his eyes to escape Howie's piercing, intense gaze before pulling out of his brother's hug. Together they turn to face Howie who is still staring at them without saying a word, his back propped against the back of the couch.

We're sorry about all this, if you're ready, you can take us back okay? Howie leaned forward a little and grabbed their hand, he pulled them towards him making them lose their balance. Two small cries of surprise escaped from their mouths which they cover with their free hand. They find themselves sitting on his lap like two children.

Let's be clear between us, Howie began, looking at them in turn, I don't want you to leave because you're boring me, no, on the contrary, it's because I… uh, it's because I have plenty to do while waiting for my father, so once I have peace of mind I'll come back to you, okay? The boys nodded at the same time. He wanted to kiss Aike but knowing his brother, this one, will perhaps make his life hard if he lets himself go like this. he changed his mind and placed a kiss on Ayke's cheek while caressing Aike's hand discreetly.

Aike blushed at his attention. So, without waiting he leaned over and kissed her on the cheek, while he kissed his brother on the cheek.

I'd love to know what's going on between you three but I'm sure I won't like the answer at all, so I'm going to pretend I didn't see any of this.

Aike smiled against Howie's cheek when he heard Bravael's soft, deep voice behind them which surprised him because he didn't feel at all embarrassed by his presence or by what he had done.

They all burst out laughing happily, they put their arm around Howie's neck who was holding them by their waist. Bravael shook his head and headed for the kitchen where he went to pour himself a glass of juice.

Well, let's go my cubs before it's too late. I will see you on Monday morning in class. The twins nodded to tell him they were okay.

Hey, I'm coming with you Bravael shouted from the kitchen. No need, I can bring them back alone, you just have to wait for me to come back here, and when I get back we'll have a lot to talk about.

Who exactly is the adult of the four of us here? Bravael asked him as he appeared in the living room with a glass of orange juice in his hand. The other three stood staring at him for a moment, not knowing what to really answer. Aike intervenes, I know that of the three of us H is the youngest and for the two of us there is no difference, we went out completely attached to each other, wrapped in a white veil-like burrito.

Even the doctors didn't understand what was in front of them, and they couldn't remove it. This is the first time in the history of medicine that they have encountered such a case. She finally cracked open of her own accord, when we were three days old. So, for now, you are probably an adult, how old are you?

Gosh, you two are so interesting, he moved closer to them but Howie took a step in his direction which stopped him in his tracks. Ah, calm down Romeo! I was just watching, not intending to touch. Howie let his guard down once the latter changed direction rolling his eyes.

What a pain! He exclaimed between his teeth. Exactly, boys, I'm the eldest here, it's true that I'm the youngest in my family, but that doesn't prevent me from being the adult here. I'm eighteen years old and in college, but I've decided to take a gap year. In fact, he is only seventeen and yes he is no longer a high school student because he was expelled for turbulence. He takes home lessons. It's been two weeks since he ran away. But that, he does not intend to tell them, it is for the first time in his life that he presents himself as the eldest in a group and that feels good. He intends to enjoy these privileges for once.

Well, now that you know, I'm driving, and you Howie, until your dad gets home I'm not letting you down. I know he won't even let you run on your own, so no way you're tripping me up.

What are you playing at? Howie shouted at him. To the responsible big brother my kitten, what do you think? And you're the youngest here, so stop those arrogant and smug looks. Dare to talk to me like that again, Howie challenged him, and we'll see for real who's who here. Aike smiled discreetly as he listened to Howie speak with such authority that he shuddered.

Let it be clear Bravael, you are here with me and you are on my watch and not the other way around. When I speak you obey, you are my subject nothing more. This story that you are the eldest or whoever is and I am your youngest, you take these ideas out of your heads.

Did I make myself understood? He looked at the three of them with a hard, authoritative gaze. Aike slipped his hand into his brother's because he was scared by this Howie he had in front of him. The little troublemaker and sometimes rather warm Howie he knows flew away in a fraction of a second. He had before him a man, a real man, a leader, a lord aware of his power and his authority.

His inner growled inside him and Bravael bowed his head in submission and respect. The twins or anyone else watching this show would have thought El was ironic but no, he just greeted his alpha acknowledging that he is indeed above him. It was his test, he wanted to be sure he hadn't missed the mark by following this overprotective boy who lives modestly.

Let me come with you anyway like your father would have if he was here, he said while keeping his head down. Howie knows why he insists on accompanying him, they don't know yet what could happen and what happened to Marc. So, he will be more careful if he is accompanied by others and he feels he can trust Bravael. The twins on their side remain silent with goosebumps spreading all over their skin.

He is super handsome and sexy when he talks like that! Ayke shouted into his brother's head who was frozen watching Howie shine before his eyes like a diamond. He was the only one to see this light that surrounded him because he was the only one staring at it while the others submitted to him. Ayke had her head down without knowing why, it had been that way since the moment Howie spoke. He felt the obligation to remain like this while crushing his brother's hand in his own. But that didn't stop him from fooling around in his head, too.

My brother is lucky he said to the other, you had a tough guy as a boyfriend.

It was only then that Aike jostled him when he heard him say the word boyfriend. He's not my boyfriend, silly we're just friends.

Friends cuddling in bed and kissing until they can't breathe huh?

But you also did that, why is it different when it's me, then?

Cause, you want more every time, and I just like what I can have nothing more.

And what is this reflection exactly? Stop looking stupid and play dumb, what I'm telling you is simple. You love him differently from the way I love him.

Aike turned to his brother whom he glared at and the other looked at him with his eyes wide open asking him what is that look again? Nothing at all, Aike replies.

It's like that, you love him with love, I love him with friendship, and although he is closer to me, what he shares with you is different from what he shares with me, it is for this reason that you are always at loggerheads.

Howie, who had finished with his little authoritative speech, had turned to tell them that they were leaving but he found them deep in psychic conversation. He waited for them to finish but it seems to him that it will take them a little longer. He cleared his throat a little to remind them that they weren't alone.

They jumped up and turned their attention to him, not giving them time to say anything. He nods at them in the direction of the door, saying in a stern voice as if they were children.

In the car everyone!