Chapter 1 - Waking up

Michael POV

I open my eyes and automatically close them again. I blink a few times trying to adjust my eyes to the bright light. I look around and I don’t recognise the place I am at.

What the hell. I look at my side and I see Logan sitting on a chair and he’s asleep.

His hair is up on a man bun.

I try to move but I flinch with the pain that comes from my side. Shit. That’s when I remember. River.

I look around trying to find her but I can’t. Is she okay?

“Logan” - I say but my voice barely comes out of how dry my throat and mouth are.

I clear my throat and Logan opens his eyes.

“Thank god” - he says sitting a little foreword.

“Hey, is river okay?” - I ask

“She’s fine, she’s with your brother” - Logan says.

“Where are we?” - I ask

“In the hospital “ - he tells me

“No shit” - I let out

“You’re in New York you dick” - Logan says and I smile at the sight of my best friend being mouthy.

“You could’ve gotten yourself killed” - Logan says

“But I didn’t” - I let out

“I’ll go get the doctor” - Logan says and I nod my head.

I see him walking out of the room and I feel my chest tightened. I can’t imagine not seeing him ever again. His ass is perfection on those jeans. And his body looks absolutely perfect with the tight t-shirts he always wears.

I take a deep breath and close my eyes.

Not long after the door opens and Logan walks in with the doctor.

“How are you feeling Mr Lockwood?” - The doctor asks

“I’m okay, when can I go home?” - I ask

“You were very lucky that none of your vital organs got damaged. I will need to keep you here for another couple of days just until we make sure that you are well enough to go home” - he says

“I understand”

“Take your time” - Logan says and I give him a reprimanding look.

He shrugs his shoulders and sits again.

Once the doctor leaves the room after doing all the examinations he needs Logan stands up near the bed and I can see a tear forming in his eyes.

“Hey? What’s with the waterfall?” - I ask

“You could’ve gotten yourself killed” - he says

“I know, but I didn’t, I couldn’t let my brother go in and get killed on sight” - I let out

“Yeah, but you were okay with you getting killed” - He lets out

“No, that would never happen, I’m okay see” - I say opening my arms and flinching on the process.

“I don’t know what I would’ve done if anything worse has happened to you” - Logan says

“What?” - I say not really believing what I am hearing.

“Mike, you are my best friend” - Logan says and I feel my heart crashing and burning.

I’ve always had a big crush on Logan, ever since I met him in college. He always treated me normally and not like everyone else. He always treated me like a normal person and not like a Lockwood. It felt good and refreshing. I ended up falling in love with him in the process.

“Yeah” - I reply turning my head to the other side so he wouldn’t see my face. He can read me like a book.

“Mike” - he says - “Look at me”

I shake my head and I feel his calloused hands touch my face forcing me to look at him.

I look deep into those beautiful ocean blue eyes and he smiles. My heart starts beating fast and he can heart it because of the machine monitoring me. My stomach is filled with butterflies and I close my eyes enjoying his touch when I feel his breath on my face. His minty breath near my mouth and then he kisses me.

Our lips touch and my body reacts automatically to his touch.

His kiss is soft and passionate. He breaks the kiss but I keep my eyes closed not wanting the dream to end. Because this is the best dream ever.

“Mike, don’t you ever scare me like that ever again” - Logan says and I open my eyes and I can see the sadness in his eyes.

I lift my hand and he grabs it tangling his fingers on mine.

“I’ll try” - I say

“That’s not enough” - Logan tells me and placing a soft kiss on my forehead.

**** Three days later ***

I’m finally going home from the hospital. Gabe and River have been over to see me every day in the hospital. She is feeling extremely guilty and even though I told her I am okay and it was just a scratch (it wasn’t but for all purposes, we say it was) but she really doesn’t believe me.

I guess saving her life comes with the territory of having her worry about me constantly.

“Are you ready?” - Gabe asks and I nod my head.

“Can’t wait” - I say while I sit on the wheelchair so he can get me out of here. I can walk but for security reasons, the hospital doesn’t let me walk out on my own two feet. Ridiculous I know.

Once we get to the door I stand up still flinching but I start walking to the black SUV waiting for me. Gabe is carrying my small bag with my belongings.

I slide in the back seat and Gabe sits next to me.

“Why so much security?” - I ask

“There are still some people on the loose and I need to be careful “ - he says.

River was kidnapped and almost got married to one of his rivals and I decided to be a hero and help save her so they wouldn’t kill my older brother. I ended up getting stabbed in the process.

River is a strong woman and she makes my brother kiss the floor that she walks. It’s quite funny really, the big bad Gabriel Lockwood tamed by a woman. I find it amusing.

The SUV stops in front of the building where I live. Gabe gets out with me and my bag. Once we get inside I take a deep breath and I smile. I like my house.

It’s quiet and clean. Everything organised the way I like it.

I have a housekeeper, Mrs Lovegood. She’s the sweetest. She treats me like a son and I like that. I rarely see mom lately. She’s got in her head that I need to get a girlfriend. I scoff at the idea.

“Thank goodness” - Mrs Lovegood says walking to me and wrapping me into her arms.

“Hello” - I say hugging her back

“Are you staying for lunch dear?” - she asks Gabe

“Oh no, thank you, I have things to do. I just came to drop the big baby off” - he says and I cross my arms in front of my chest.

“I’ll see myself out, if you need anything call me” - Gabe says and I nod my head.

“Logan was here getting everything ready for you, he said he will come around later on” - she says with a smile.

I bet he told her. That bastard. He can’t keep his mouth shut even if his life depended on it.

But I will need him to stay quiet about us. I can’t let anyone know. Especially my father. I am not ready for him to know that I am gay.