Hello, it's been so long so here's an update of my work. Hope you like it. Just a discretion though, there's cheating involved in this chapter.
~AL
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Everything was a blur. I couldn't even remember sitting down. One moment, I was standing by the front door, and the next, I was at the dining table with them.
"Look at you two," Mom said, smiling like this was some Hallmark reunion. "You must've been so thrilled to see each other again."
Thrilled? I almost let out a snort. You have no idea.
I'm pretty sure they'd toss me out again if they knew what went down last night.
"Mason." She turned to him, expectant. "Do you have something to say to Kaiden?"
Mason was still stunned. Took him a beat to get it together, then he cleared his throat.
"H-hey, Kai. It's been a long time." His eyes flicked anywhere but at me.
I nodded. Talk about a sick twist of fate.
"Yeah. Long time," I mumbled.
Mom's smile wavered. She let out this awkward little laugh.
"That's it?" She looked between us, trying too hard. "Come on, boys. It's been eight years. Surely there's more to say. Don't be shy now."
I curled my fingers into a fist under the table. Mason shifted tryna stay composed but I knew he could feel the weirdness of this too.
"You look... different," he said finally, eyes landing on mine for half a second. "Didn't even recognize you."
His tone was a bit gritty, yet, those familiar eyes boded familiar tingles down my spine.
"You too," I muttered. "Beard threw me off."
He rubbed at the scruff on his jaw and went quiet again.
Mom (Catherine--yeah, let's just call her that) clapped her hands together like we'd just hugged it out. Clueless to what our conversation was really about.
"See? That's better."
She then started rambling about how Mason and I 'must've just missed each other', all sunshine and delusion. I just rolled my eyes and tuned her out like background noise.
Meanwhile, Michael (aka the sperm donor) stayed silent, as usual. I'd almost forgotten he was even here.
I glanced back to Mason and caught him already staring at me. Our eyes met for a split second before he looked away, clenching his jaw and frowning like I like I was the one who'd wronged him.
Fucking hypocrite. He was so deep in the closet, he probably reached Narnia by now.
The whole day dragged and felt awkward as fuck.
The tension was palpable yet the couple were blissfully unaware.
They chatted about holiday plans, and Mason smiled and chuckled along like nothing was off. But me? I just sat there like I'd rather jump on a canyon than listen to them.
When the sun finally set, Mason rose from his seat.
"I should probably head out, Mom, Dad. It's getting late."
Catherine immediately stopped him.
"Stay for dinner, honey. It's been so long since we were all together."
I rolled my eyes so hard it hurt.
"Yeah, son," Michael added. "Let's all eat together. Like a family."
Family? The word sounded foreign and made me wanna vomit.
Mason looked torn.
"Maybe next time. I'm still technically on standby. Harold's been pinging me all morning about a possible call-in."
Standby? Call-in? Is he military or something?
"But it's already late. Can that wait for tomorrow?" Catherine pushed.
"Can't, Mom. It's kinda urgent."
The folks insisted but Mason had a knock for convincing others with shitty excuses. In the end they'd let him go. He said his goodbye to everyone. Well, except me of course.
I shouldn't care about it but something inside me pricked.
The second he was gone, I went upstairs and locked myself in my old room. My bags were put on a corner. Glad they didn't throw it out, like they did to me.
I flopped down onto the bed, replaying everything that had happened last night. I couldn't believe Jack was my brother, Mason.
I twisted and turned, burying my face on the pillow, trying to sleep it off. But images of him popped up whenever I close my eyes, his sweat running down his sculpted body, his monster cock pounding me. I could still smell him, his heady musk, his arousing masculine scent.
Damnit. He was so fuckin' hot. So wild last night.
My hand unconsciously slipped inside my pants, down to my ass, just to check. My hole was still swollen, and aching. I pushed a finger inside. Some of his sticky cum leaked out. He pumped so much, and so deep, that it was hard getting them all out.
Fuck. I knew I shouldn't be doing this. But the memory was making me incredibly horny.
I unbuckled my belt and pulled down my pants. My cock was already rock hard, drooling with precum. I spat on my hand, wrapped it around my shaft, and started jacking off while finger-fucking myself.
I closed my eyes, imagining it was him slamming into me. I added another finger, stretching myself wider, but it wasn't enough. Mason's cock was thicker and way bigger.
God. I should've felt sick, disgusted, that it happened. But I wasn't. I wasn't repulsed. It was the hottest sex I'd ever had. It was raw, filthy, and mind-blowing.
My cock throbbed with need, I stroked faster, precum splattering everywhere. My balls tightened, and it didn't take long before I came hard, biting the pillow to keep me from groaning his name like a desperate little slut.
I caught my breath, looked down at my cum-stained abs, and slumped back. Fuck. This wasn't enough. I wanted the real thing.
***
The next three days flew by. Mason had been avoiding me, but he'd been around, helping Michael with the damn Christmas decorations like the perfect son he was. But he hadn't stayed the night. No. Not once since I came back.
Catherine, kept telling him to stay over, but he always refused. I'd bet he'd rather go back to his apartment to fuck some guys, than to be on the same roof as me.
It pissed me off just thinking about it.
Sunday came around. I woke up late, around ten. Not surprising, considering I barely got any sleep. Again. Doing my...nightly ritual. The house was too damn quiet, but the second I went downstairs, I heard laughter coming from outside.
I peeked through the blinds and saw them hanging Christmas decorations like one big ole' happy family.
I felt a pang in my chest at the sight. I should've been used to it by now. Hell, for eight years, I was fine on my own. Freaking fine.
Another burst of laughter grated my ears. I turned around and walked towards the kitchen. Made myself some coffee. Bitter like my soul.
A few minutes later, I was sitting on the couch, sipping coffee like I was royalty. The peace was suddenly cut short, when the front door swung open.
"You boys continue. I'll go make lunch."
"Oh, hi, sweetie. Good morning." Catherine greeted me when she saw me.
I just nodded and took another sip of my coffee. She let out a sigh and disappeared into the kitchen.
Michael and Mason wrestled the Christmas tree inside, their jackets dusted with snow. Mason's biceps bulged under the weight as he carried more than his share. He glanced up, our eyes meeting for a split second before he quickly looked away.
"Hold it steady," Michael muttered.
"Kai, you wanna give us a hand?" He looked at me expectantly, like I was just dying to help.
I snorted. "No."
Mason's jaw tightened, clearly pissed by my attitude, but Michael just accepted it. For a patient he sure kept doing unnecessary things.
They went back to adjusting the tree--shifting it an inch to the left, then back again. The scent of pine filled the house, blending with the buttery warmth of whatever Catherine was cooking.
By the time I set my mug down, they had managed to make the tree look at least somewhat presentable.
"Alright, boys, lunch is ready! Come eat before it gets cold," Catherine called.
Michael and Mason took one last look at their work before heading to the kitchen. I followed, slower, taking my time.
No one said much as we all sat around the table. The sound of forks scraping over plates filled the room along with the faint backdrop of Christmas music.
After a while, Catherine cleared her throat.
"Kai, I thought we could go Christmas shopping later. Just the two of us. It might be nice."
I stared down at my plate, poking at the food I'd barely touched. "No, thanks."
"Oh," she said softly, eyes flickering downward, disappointed. She exchanged a brief glance with Michael, who shifted uncomfortably in his seat.
"Hey, Kai," Michael tried gently, "Maybe you could help me and Mason finish decorating later. We could use an extra pair of hands."
I scoffed. "I'll pass."
Mason suddenly slammed his fork down. "Why are being so difficult Kaiden? Dad's sick. Can you not just--cut them some slack? They're just trying, you know?"
I raised my eyes slowly, meeting his glare. "Me? Difficult? You think some illness rewrites the past? That it just erases everything? They can try all they want--they're eight years too late for anything."
Mason's knuckles turned white as he gripped the edge of the table. "They just wanna make things right. Can't you give them one goddamn chance?"
I snorted bitterly. "Chance? Did I get a chance when I came out? Fucking hypocrites, the lot of you. I was kicked out into the streets, left to survive on my own for fucking eight years and you think I'm just being goddamn petty?"
I looked at all of them. No one moved.
"I was alone. Starving. Freezing at night. Not one of you here offered any lifeline. You people left me to die," I growled, then my gaze landed back to Mason. "So save your lecture to yourself. You're no fuckin' better."
The silence after felt like drowning. Catherine stared at her plate, face pale. Michael looked stunned, hurt even. I guess they could still feel something. Mason expression was remorseful, his mouth opening but not a word came out.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
Catherine stood quickly.
"I'll go get it."
She wiped her hands nervously on a dish towel, moving toward the door. Everyone seemed to lost their appetite. Well, who wouldn't?
"Oh my god--Ethan! Is that you?" Catherine suddenly gushed at the front door.
All eyes turned to the entryway.
A familiar guy was standing at the front door holding something in his hands.
"Hi, Mrs. Wilson. My mom sent this over for you," he said, lifting a dish.