Two Brothers. One Soulmate .Chapter 18: what the future holds... .โYou should smile more,โ Williamsโs voice was nasally as he tried to talk with his cheeks being squished.Luca dropped his hands and gave the boy a small smile. โIโll try,โ He said.Jedidiah wrapped his arms around his shoulders and kissed his cheek. โOne step at a time yeah?โ Luca nodded. โDonโt worry baby, weโre going to take care of you from now on. Our friends will help too, especially Jackson. Heโs like our mom of the group away from home and heโs a great cook. While Nathan is like the smartest person alive but unfortunately he is too clumsy.โโHe breaks everything he touches,โ chimed in Williams. โHeโs an amazing song writer though and the stuff he comes up with is so cool! Meanwhile Saint on his own too is a producer and then there is Harry who has dedicated his life listening to all these raps that are pure genius. We all met in high school though and have been friends with each other ever since thenโ. โI
Two Brothers. One Soulmate .Chapter 19: connected wherever, whenever . The next two days Jedidiah and Williams spent going in and out of the hospital, well it was mostly Jedidiah going in and out due to his lessons and Williams staying behind to keep Luca company. Jedidiah had protested about leaving Lucaโs side but Williams had reminded him that their parents were the one paying for his lessons and that theyโd be pissed if he skipped out on them. That didnโt stop Jedidiah from texting Williamsโs phone to check up on them just about every fifteen minutes to half hour.โYou can also tell my teachers that I wonโt be in class,โ Luca had suggested giving his soulmate more of a reason to get out of the stuffy hospital.It wasnโt like Williams and Luca would be one hundred percent left to their own devices as Jackson was almost always there along with Nathan. The oldest of them insisted on being present as he was responsible for the entire group. All of them were technically in his
Two Brothers. One Soulmate .Chapter 20: the pain just never goes away . A knock from the door broke them up and they turned to see Jackson standing there looking at them. โHey come on you guys, everyone is waiting,โ He said before disappearing into the hall again.Williams was the first to break the hold as he reached over to the bed and grabbed Lucaโs back pack and slinging over his shoulder. โWe got everything?โ. He asked as he took the younger boyโs hand again.Jedidiah took a quick look around the room before he nodded. โYep,โ he said. Once outside of the room the orange haired boy grabbed Lucaโs right hand again as they followed Jackson down the hall.As they left they said goodbye to the nurses, Suzy giving Luca a small gift and telling him to take care. It made Luca smile seeing that so many people cared about him. Once outside they walked to a deep blue van with tinted windows that was parked out front, Nathan was already seated in the front passenger seat. Jackson too
Two Brothers. One Soulmate .Chapter 21: Butterfly high. โYa, you know that wasnโt your part right?โ said Williams.Jedidiah pouted at him as he paused in playing with Lucaโs hair. โWell itโs not like weโve figured out whose part itโs going to be yet. Someone has to sing it.โLuca blinked up at them. โWait,โ he said cutting in to their debate, โyou guysโฆ wrote that?โThe two looked down at Luca and smiled. โWell technically all six of us did,โ said Williams. โItโs one of our songs that Saint wonโt look at, shame really cause the song is really pretty if I do say so myself.โโI like it,โ smiled Luca. โAlmost sounds like youโre singing about meโฆโ he mumbled.Jedidiah looked at Williams and grinned. โMaybe we are,โ he said. Luca looked up at him with a look that clearly said โyeah rightโ and Jedidiah laughed. โWhat?โโYou guys wrote that song before you even met me,โ replied the younger.Williams laughed. โTrue but you have to admit it fits,โ he said. He reached over and put a hand o
Two Brothers. One Soulmate .Chapter 22: now 7even, no longer six. With a boxy grin and an outstretched hand, Williams handed Jedidiah his plate while taking Lucaโs. โI love you!โ.Again Jedidiah just rolled his eyes and mumbled an I love you too. Their friends watched the interaction with smiles on their faces and hidden laughter, typical banter for the the two step brothers.Luca sat down in the middle seat as Williams sat his plate down in front of him. โThank you,โ he said softly. He waited patiently with his hands in his lap while the rest of the group got their breakfast and sat down. Jedidiah and Williams sat in their places on either side of him, Jedidiah kissing his cheek as he sat down. The boy blushed and brushed his bangs in front of his face to hide it. He really needed a hair cut; it had gotten long since the last cut a few months ago.โLetโs eat,โ said Jackson once everyone was seated. No words were said as they all dug into their food the only sounds were the sc
Two Brothers. One Soulmate .Chapter 23: more than friends... Family .The ride to the beach wasnโt long nor was it quiet. Williams had Nathan blast the music as he danced around in his seat and sang along. Luca had scooted closer to Jedidiah so that he wouldnโt get hit by the brunetโs flailing arms. Occasionally the other boys would throw in the lyrics here and there causing Luca to smile at their dynamics. When a Big Bang song came on the radio practically the whole car went crazy as they sang and danced along, minus Jackson who was driving and Luca who was still shy around them. He bobbed his head with the music and moved his mouth to form the words without any actual sound coming out; he made sure not to draw attention to himself.Once at the beach and they all stepped out of the car, Luca took one look at the water and a shiver ran up his spine. He knew he shouldnโt be scared having come to the beach many times with his mother growing up but just seeing the large body of wat
Two Brothers. One Soulmate .Chapter 24: Welcome to the family.Jedidiah had waited till he was out of ear shot before dialing his grand parents. He waited patiently and after three rings his grand mother picked up the phone. โGrand ma!โ he said happily.โMy Jedidiah! How are you sweetheart? We havenโt heard from you in a couple days you really should call more often.โ He could literally hear her pouting through the phone and he chuckled.โSorry grand ma the weekend was kind of hectic,โ he replied, โwhich is why Iโm calling youโฆ I need to tell you what happened.โโWhy? What happened Jedi? Are you alright?โ worried his grand mother. โYour mother said you and Liam took a short holiday break and decided to come here... did anything happen while you are here?.โโIโm fine grand ma,โ he said softly. โI uhโฆ found my second soulmate grand ma , I found Luca Knights.โโOh thatโs wonderful baby! You have to bring him over to meet us before you go back to France,โ she said excitedly.Jedidiah
Two Brothers. One Soulmate .Chapter 25: everything always come to an end .Jedidiahโs grand mother wiped the tear tracks from Lucaโs face and smiled warmly at him. โWelcome to the family,โ she said.โT-thank you,โ said Luca softly as Liam wrapped an arm around his shoulder.Jedidiahโs grand mother smiled at all of them and clapped her hands twice. โNow I think weโve wasted enough time blocking the entry way,โ she laughed. โWhoโs hungry?โ The boys cheered and followed her into the party room.Liam looked at Luca as they sat down at the table in the party room. โYou okay?โ he asked carefully.Luca turned his head to look at Williams, his eyes sparkling with a life Luca hasnโt seen since theyโve been together, and the boy flashed him a large grin. โIโm feeling great, thank you,โ he replied happily. Williams felt as if his heart would burst with how cute Luca looked at that moment and the brunet nuzzled his face against his temple.They all watched as Jedidiahโs grand mother fussed o
Two Brothers. One Soulmate .Final Chapter: love and everything in between .The keeper at the animal shelter has no idea what Jedidiahโs trying to say.โSo, youโre looking for a cat,โ she repeats after Jedidiah slowly. He nods. โBut you also want a dog?โโNo, no,โ Jedi says, waving his hands in front of him. โNo, Iโm looking for a cat, a specific cat, grey tabby, nasty temper, but, sheโs called Dog.โ The girl stares at him. Jedi shrinks under her gaze. โHer name is Dog. It wasnโt me, by the way.โโDonโt worry,โ the keeper says, an amused grin spreading on her face. โWe get all sorts of weird names and weird people. Some redhead in tiger-stripe glasses came in the other day hysterically searching for a cat called Elizabeth 3rd. As long as all the animals go to good homes and are looked after right, weโre not here to judge.โโGood to know,โ Jedi mutters under his breath, keeping his eyes peeled as the keeper leads him past rows and rows of crates. โUm, anyway, Dog shouldโve been broug
Two Brothers. One Soulmate .Chapter 60: heart beat fast, affection so overwhelming.Of course Liam forgets to close the bedroom door.Of course Dog jumps onto Jedidiahโs face in the middle of the night.Jedi, in a violent subconscious reaction, whacks Luca in the face, kicks Liam right in the crotch, and accidentally yanks on Dogโs tail while scrabbling for the lamp.Hell hath no fury like a grumpy cat scorned.*** โWhoa, what the hell happened to your faceโโโCat.โโOh. Right. Iโm assuming thatโs the same reason you smell like cat pee?โโI hate my life.โโWelcome to cat ownership, I guess. Oh, wait, more like the cat owns you.โ Stefan chortles to himself as he sets down his suitcase. โHah!โ*** The glorious, glorious weekend finally comes. Lucaโs free from university classes, having handed in his last design assignment in on Friday, Liam doesnโt have CEO meetings or business classes to attend too until Monday, and Jedi is free of the big Man for two short days of freedom.Unfor
Two Brothers. One Soulmate .Chapter 59: Cat claws sting.โWhy is there shit on the sofa.โJedidiah Roswell, 25, executive assistant to legal bigwig Miguel Midas, has just come home to his cozy little apartment on the second floor of a new residential complex in upper side of New York.Jedidiah Roswell, 25, is standing at the shoe alcove of the lovely abode he shares with his two boyfriends, holding a suitcase full of paperwork, and staring at a huge steaming pile of shit on his favourite sofa.โI can explain,โ a guilty-looking Williams says, holding his hands up. Jedidiah levels him with a gaze, blowing a strand of hair away from where itโs matted down to his forehead. โDonโt freak out, okay?โAt that moment, Luca chooses to trot in from the kitchen, holding an entire roll of paper towels. Luca spots him, freezes mid-step, and looks at Jedidiah with a mixture of panic and horror.โPlease tell me it wasn't you who shat on the sofa,โ Jedidiah says slowly, and Luca just lets out a ner
Two Brothers. One Soulmate .Chapter 58: all good things last . Luca walks into the apartment and he smiles as he remembers the kind greeting from the doorman downstairs. Walking into the warmth of his home with the smell of food being extracted from the oven lulls Luca into a happy daze, love making itself apparent in the warmth in his chest. โIโm home, Jackson!โ Luca nuzzles into Jacksonโs shoulder, looking at the beautifully cooked food being split between seven plates."You're my baby," Jackson tells him as he kisses the top of Lucaโs head that has butterflies settling into Lucaโs stomach. It doesn't matter how many times his friends' shower him in affection, it'll always make his heart flutter.Luca sits on the counter by Jackson, tired from a long day of filming famous bands in their complex music videos. He instantly feels comfortable when he breathes in the foodโs delicious smell, feeling the love poured into his midweek dinner date. โHow about a game night tonight?โ Jac
Two Brothers. One Soulmate .Chapter 57: safe . Luca walks into the apartment and he smiles as he remembers the kind greeting from the doorman downstairs. Walking into the warmth of his home with the smell of food being extracted from the oven lulls Luca into a happy daze, love making itself apparent in the warmth in his chest. โIโm home, Jackson!โ Luca nuzzles into Jacksonโs shoulder, looking at the beautifully cooked food being split between seven plates."You're my baby," Jackson tells him as he kisses the top of Lucaโs head that has butterflies settling into Lucaโs stomach. It doesn't matter how many times his friends' shower him in affection, it'll always make his heart flutter.Luca sits on the counter by Jackson, tired from a long day of filming famous bands in their complex music videos. He instantly feels comfortable when he breathes in the foodโs delicious smell, feeling the love poured into his midweek dinner date. โHow about a game night tonight?โ Jackson suggests as
Two Brothers. One Soulmate .Chapter 56: D-Day.The day of the audition finally arrived. They boys woke up early to get ready. The older boys came over in the morning and Mrs Roswell made them all a big breakfast before they left. They all piled in the van and drove to the menu. There were a lot of people when they arrived.โWait here while I check us in,โ said Nathan as he went up to the reception desk.โAre we the only big group?โ asked Harry as he looked around.Saint looked around as well. โSeems like it,โ he said. โ10,000 dollars says weโre going to be performing last.โHarry looked at him with narrowed eyes. โIโm not taking that bet,โ he said. โYouโll most likely win.โ Saint smirks at him.Nathan returned and handed out badges on lanyards to everyone. โKeep these with you,โ he said. โWe are in waiting room seven.โ He led the boys down a series of hallways till they found their room, though they werenโt the only ones in there. They shared the room with two other groups though
Two Brothers. One Soulmate .Chapter 55: dwindle in the past, no! Move forward .The days following the trial were busy as the boys spent most of their time at the dance studio either practicing their dance or working on their song in Lucaโs room. With Wilderโs help Saint and Nathan were able to get their recording equipment back from their old college. They set up half the equipment at the studio and the other half at their apartment. At the moment all seven of them were in the private room. Liam was laying on the floor near a wall by the couch with a comic book in hand. Jedi and Luca were on the couch going over a notebook with music notes and lyrics. Harry, and Saint were at the desk making adjustments on the computer. Jackson and Nathan were down in the cafeteria getting them all lunch.โYou should show these to him,โ whispered Jedi.Luca scratched the back of his head. โI donโt know,โ he replied. โI donโt really think these ones are any good.โโBut they are good,โ said Jedi. H
Two Brothers. One Soulmate .Chapter 54: breathe and relax .Luca stood in front of the bathroom mirror trying to fix his tie. He was extremely nervous as the trial was merely hours away. Sarah had bought him a brand new suit so that he would look presentable in court. The suit was a dark gray color with a white button up shirt and a purple tie. He growled in frustration as he undid the tie for the fifth time because he just couldnโt seem to get it right. โJedi!โ he called. โHelp!โJedi stepped into the bathroom and smiled at Luca. โHere,โ he said and took the tie from Luca. โRelax babe.โLuca huffed as Jedidiah secured the tie around his neck. โEasy for you to say,โ he mumbled.Jedi leaned forward and gave Luca a quick kiss. โEverything is going to be fine, youโll see.โLuca looked at him for a minute or so before he sighed and wrapped his arms around Jedi, pressing his face into his soulmateโs shirt. Jedi just smiled and hugged him back tightly.โNo fair, I want hugs,โ called Lia
Two Brothers. One Soulmate .Chapter 53: weโll win that too .The doorbell rang causing Luca to jump and spill juice on the counter. โShit,โ he mumbled to himself and grabbed a towel to clean it up.โIโll get it!โ yelled Williams as he tossed his controller to Jedi. Jedi not being prepared, squeaked and nearly dropped his laptop as Liam ran to the door. โHarry! What brings you over?โโWhat? So I canโt come and visit my younger ones every once in awhile? Iโm insulted!โ Harryโs cheerful laughter filled the house before he came into sight. The brunet spotted Luca in the kitchen and his already large grin got wider as he made a beeline for the boy. โLuca!โโHi Harry,โ replied Luca as the older wrapped an arm around his shoulders. โHow are you?โHarry beamed at the boy and ruffled his hair. โIโm good,โ he said. โSo, guess what I woke up to this morning?โ Luca shrugged. โBoth Nathan and Saint working away at their computers for a brand-new song that they said you wrote.โLiam slid onto o