Learning the Truth

Chapter 5/7

“Sorry if I don’t believe you, but after what happened to Justin I’m not taking any chances.” Brian answered, as he began to walk toward the two boys.

Richie spotted Brian watching them and began to laugh, “What’s so funny”“ asked Justin.

“Your boyfriend is standing there watching us practice.” Richie answered, smiling. “He must really care about you”“

“Brian doesn’t believe in love, he only believes in fucking,” answered Justin.

“If the only thing he believes in is fucking, why is he standing there looking at you and seeming just about ready to pounce at me”“ Richie asked, smiling.

“He’s just being over protective.” Justin answered, watching Brian walk over towards them.

“Hey, what are you doing here?”

“Came to take you home,” answered Brian.

“Brian I told you there's no reason to be jealous.” Justin answered, smiling.

“I'm not jealous, I just want you to come home.” Brian said, taking Justin’s hand.

“See you later Richie.” Justin called, as they were walking away.

“See you Justin,” answered Richie. “He really does love him.”

“Yes, but how is going to react after he learns that the boy is immortal”“ Adam wondered, as he watched them walk away.

“Hopefully with understanding.” Richie answered, taking Adam’s hand.

Brian and Justin were walking off, when Justin stopped and began to look around, trying to decide where the sudden buzzing was coming from. “Justin what’s wrong”“ Brian asked, when Justin just stopped and began to look around.

“Thought I heard my name being called.” Lied Justin. (Please, don’t let some other immortal challenge me now I’m not ready.) Justin thought to himself, as he kept looking around.

“Sunshine, why do you keep looking around”“ asked Brian.

“Oh, sorry didn’t know I was,” said Justin.

“Is there something you want to tell me?“ asked Brian.

“There’s nothing to say, it’s just a strange feeling I have.” Justin answered, trying determining where the buzz was coming from.

Meanwhile, back at the park Adam and Richie were practicing their sword fighting when they also felt a buzz. As they look around they saw a man walking towards them, at first they didn’t recognize him, but as he got closer they saw it was the same man that they'd met on Liberty Avenue.

“I didn’t know you were immortal”“ Adam asked, surprised.

“I learned to hide my buzz,” answered the man.

“Now I want you to leave Pittsburgh,” said the newcomer.

“I thought this was a free country”“ Adam asked, in a sarcastic voice.

“It is, but Pittsburgh is my place.” The person answers before walking away.

“Now that was really strange.” Adam said, watching the retreating back.

“Doesn’t he know that there are other immortals in town”“ Richie asked, also watching the figure walk off.

“I’m sure he does, but for some reason he wants us to leave.” Adam thought out loud.

“Let got home and figure it out later,” said Richie.

Back at the loft Justin was fixing lunch while Brian was trying to figure out what was going on. Since those two men had shown up, Justin had been acting really weird and Brian wanted to know why. “I want to talk to you,” said Brian.

“About what”“ Justin asked, getting a really bad feeling.

“First when did you start to exercise?“ asked Brian.

“Richie said that the exercise would help me build up my strength.” Justin answered, wondering why Brian was so jealous of his new friend.

“Is it working?”

“We just started, but I feel really good.” Justin answered, giving Brian one of his sunshine smiles.

“What do you know about those two men?“

“Well, Riches” an orphan, and was adopted by a guy named Duncan McCloud and his girlfriend Tessa Nolen when he was younger. He and Adam met at Tessa’s funeral after she was shot by a robber.” Justin said, not giving Brian the whole story.

They had just finished their lunch when there was a knock on the door, getting up Justin went to open it. Michael, standing there with a box in his hand met Justin. “Brian, Michael’s here.” Justin said, letting Michael in.

“What you got Mikey”“ Brian asked, seeing the box.

“I was going through my stuff when I came by this box.” Michael said, opening the box.
Inside the box were pictures of Brian and Michael also there was a book, and some magazines. Taking the box from Michael, Brian went over to the coach and sat down to look over the stuff. As he looks through the box he found a note:

(Dear me, if you’re reading this it mean that I lived to grow up. I hope the future is good for me, with someone there to love and love me back. Hopefully we have someone who understands us and appreciates us. If we haven't found anyone, please find someone and love that person. Always Brian)

“Brian, what do you have there”“ Justin asked, seeing the look on Brian’s face.

“Nothing.” Brian answered, crumpling the paper. “Justin let me talk to Michael alone.”

Looking at Brian and then at Michael, Justin got up and went to the bathroom to change and give the guys some time alone.

“Mikey, I need to talk to Justin alone, come back later.” Brian said, uncurling the letter.

“Sure Bri.” Michael said, trying to control his anger. (You will be mine Brian.) Michael thought to himself as he walked out.

The minute Michael left Brian went into the bathroom; “Can we talk”“ Brian asked.

“Sure, what is it?“ asked Justin, coming out of the bathroom wearing his sweater and jeans.

"I found this paper in the box Mikey found." Brian said, handing the paper to Justin.

After reading the note Justin asked, “What do you want to do?”

“I want to know what love is.” Brian answered, taking Justin in his arms.

“I would love to show it to you.” Justin answered, kissing Brian.

“Lets go somewhere.”

“I think we should stay in and talk,” said Brian, giving Justin a smile.

“That would be great.” Justin said, smiling back.

Meanwhile, two people were meeting near the park, “What do you want”“ asked the younger of the two men.

“It’s time to finish what you started,” answered older man.

“Look, I did what you said, but I’m not killing anyone,” said the young man.

“If you don’t do what I want, I’ll kill you.” The older man said, grabbing the young man by the neck and squeezing.

“Do I make my self clear”“ He let the younger man go.

“Yes.” Was the answer, the sound of him trying to catch his breath?”

“Good, I’ll call you when I need you.” The man said, before walking away. (God how did I get into this mess”) Thought the younger man, as he watched the other one walk away. (What am I going to do, if I don’t do what he says, he’ll kill me?”)

Back at the loft Brian and Justin were sitting on the sofa, while Brian was trying to decide how to start. “Brian, what do you want to tell me”“ Justin asked, giving Brian a smile.

“We’ve been through so much, and the note that I found finally convinced me that I have to take a chance.” Brian said, taking Justin’s hand.

“What do you mean”“ Justin asked, watching Brian’s eyes.

Not saying a word Brian took out the note and handed it to Justin, and then waits for him to finish reading it. Watching Justin, Brian was trying to read Justin’s face as he read the note again. “What does this mean to you Bri”“ Justin asked, setting it on his lap.

“It means I want you to be with me.” Brian answered, with a small smile.

“As what?” asked Justin.

“As lovers and, as time goes by, as partners,” answered Brian.

“Do you really mean it”“ Justin asked, in a hopeful voice.

"From the bottom of my heart.” Brian answered, kissing Justin.

“I love you so much.” Justin said, while kissing Brian. The kiss was sweet and passionate.

When they parted, Justin ran his thumb over Brian's lower lip. "I love your mouth."

The thumb moved away slowly. "Make love to me," whispered Justin.

Justin breathed against his mouth; "I've missed you."

He worked Brian's shirt free of his body and draped it over the back of the sofa. Spread his fingers over his lover's chest, but he didn't go any further; instead, he studied Brian's face. Somehow they ended up near the sofa kneeling; Brian pressed against Justin's back, the teen's sweater up under his armpits, his jeans and underwear down around his hips, and Brian's hands stroking his chest and belly as he kissed Justin's neck and jaw. Turning in his arms, Justin latched onto Brian's lips and they kissed until the room started to spin.

"Oh God," Brian whispered, and he broke away, finished removing Justin's clothes, and stripped off the rest of his own.

Justin climbed upon his lap and eased Brian's head back, exposing his throat. Hungrily, he planted kiss after kiss along the smooth column of his neck until he reached his chin and their lips joined again. Wrapping his arms around Justin's waist, Brian inched to the edge of the sofa and stood, the teen's legs encircling his waist. He carried him to the bedroom and laid him gently down upon the bed. Justin held out his hand, drew Brian to him.

"Do you love me?" whispered Justin, giving Brian little love bites.

“With all my heart.” Brian answered, as he got up from the couch and took Justin’s hand.

They both walked towards the bed, where Brian went to his knees, his buttocks resting on his heels and supported himself on his outstretched hands. Justin climbed upon him, spearing himself on his lover's cock. Arms around Brian's neck, Justin held onto him while his body adjusted. Brian sat up, the muscles in his thighs bulging as he supported Justin's weight. One arm around his waist, the other around his ribcage, Brian maintained firms hold on Justin as the teen slowly began to work against him.

Feet planted on the mattress to either side of Brian, Justin began moving his hips back and forth just a little, to loosen up his hole. Then, slowly, he raised his buttocks, Brian's cock sliding out of him inch by inch, and, at the end of the trek, exhaled and thrust his hips down, taking in all of Brian at once. Bodies in sync, having established a smooth easy rhythm, they sought their pleasure in the feel of tight warm flesh around hard bodies. Swollen lips that refused to stop kissing, to stop seeking new places to touch, in blue eyes gazing into hazel ones, in round, high, pumping buttocks, hard stomachs; sweat-slicked backs, abrupt cries long, drawn-out sighs; and moans that sent shivers up their spines.

“Uhh, god you’re so tight.” Brian whispered, as he kissed Justin’s ear.

“Harder Brian, harder!” Justin yelled, wanting Brian to ram into him. “Yes, that’s it, harder!”

“Oh, shit.” Brian yelled, as he reached his climax.

“Oh, god that was so good.” Justin said, trembling against his lover.

“Let’s get dressed and go to the dinner.” Brian said, giving Justin a loving smile.

“Can I ask Richie and Methos to come”“ Justin asked, with a hopeful smile.

“Sure.” Brian answered, with a smile. (I have nothing to worry about he loves me.)

Chapter 6/7

Richie and Adam’s Loft
1:00 p.m.

“Methos I’m hungry.” Richie said, as he got out of bed.

“What do we have”“ Methos asked, also getting up.

“Nothing.” Richie answered, looking into the fridge.

“Then lets go out and get something to eat.” Methos said, going into the bathroom.

As Methos was getting dressed, the phone range, “Hello...hi...sure that be great see you there.” Richie said, before hanging up the phone.

“Who was that”“ Methos asked, coming out of the bathroom.

“Justin, he invited us to lunch with him and Brian,” Richie answered, while getting dressed.

“And he agreed to this”“ Methos asked, surprised.

“I guess he did, because he wants us there.” Richie answered, while grabbing his coat.

“What do you think happened?“ asked Methos, following Richie.

“I have no idea, but it must have been something because they want to talk to us.” Richie answered as they left the loft.

“Do you think he told him about being immortal, and that Brian is pre-immortal”“

“He knows the rules,” answered Adam.

“Yes, but what if he wants them to be together for ever.” Richie said, worry in his voice.

“To make you feel better we’ll ask him if he told Brian,” answered Adam

“That would be great thanks.” Richie said, giving Adam a passionate kiss.

Woody's
3:00 p.m.

Brian and Justin had just walked into Woody's, when they spotted the guys at the bar ordering drinks. “God, I’m so nervous.” Justin said, trying to calm his beating heart.

“Everything is going to be fine you’ll see.” Brian said, kissing Justin on the lips.

They were walking toward the bar when Justin felt a buzzing in his head; turning around he saw David walk out of the bathroom. “Excuse me I want to talk to David,” said Justin.

“Why”“ Brian asked, trying not to become too suspicious.

“I just want to ask him something.” Justin answered, giving Brian one of his sunshine smiles.
“Ok, I’ll be waiting for you at the bar.” Brian said, as he watched Justin walk away.

“Bri, you all right”“ someone asked him from behind.

Turning around, Brian he saw that it was Michael. “Yeah, I’m fine.” Brian answered, turning back to where Justin was a moment a go.

That was when he saw Adam and Richie walk in, and Justin and David stop talking to look around. (Now that is strange, why did they stop talking and look around when Adam and Richie walked in”) Brian thought to himself as he watched the four men.

It must have been two minutes before Brian realized that he was watching four men with some kind of secret that no one else knew about.

As he was about walk towards them Michael stopped him. “Brian, you all right”“ Michael asked again, as he watched Brian watching Justin.

“Yeah, just waiting for Justin.” Brian answered, while trying to hold his temper in.

As Brian was about to walk over to where Justin, David, Richie, and Adam where talking they all began to moved toward the rest of the gang, “Did you miss me”“ Justin asked, kissing Brian.

Giving him a wicked smile Brian kissed him. “Let's go home.”

“Lets tell them the good new, and then we can go home.” Justin answered, while kissing Brian.

“Guys we have some news.” Brian said, turning around to the rest of the gang.

“What is it honey”“ Emmet asked, as he watched the expression on Justin's face. (Wow, is he happy or what.) Emmet thought to himself.

“Brian asked me to marry him!” Justin yelled out before Brian could say anything.

At first everyone was speechless, but then they all rushed to Justin and Brian while congratulating them, except one person who stood away from everyone else. (How dare he propose to the man I love” They’ll both have to pay for that.) The person thought as he watched everyone congratulate Brian and Justin.

“That's great, let's go to Babylon to celebrate.” Michael said, trying to be happy for them both.

“Come with us.” Justin said, turning towards Adam and Richie.

“Sure, it’s a special occasion.” Adam said, as he watched everyone. (There is something not right here, but I can’t put my finger on it.) Adam thought to himself, as he followed the rest of the people out.

As they were all leaving the bar someone called Justin from behind. “Yo, Taylor!” Turning around Justin saw Chris Hobbs walking toward him.

“What do you want Hobbs”“ Justin asked, trying to control the fear. He knew that Chris couldn’t do anything to him, but the very sight of him made Justin nervous.

“I want you to die.” Chris said, taking out a gun and pointing it at Justin.

“Nooooo!” Brian yells, as he shoved Justin out of the way.

That was when he felt impact and a burning pain lanced through his body. Looking down he saw blood pouring out of the wound in his chest, and he also heard people yelling all around him.

“Brian please doesn’t die, please.” Justin whispered, tears running down his checks.

As he held Brian in his arm, he feels someone's hand on his shoulder. Looking up he saw that it was Richie and Adam standing looking at him with understanding in their eyes.

“Justin everything is going to be alright.” Whispered Richie, as he bent down.

“How can you say that, he’s been shot”“ Justin yelled, still holding Brian.

“Justin he’s going to be immortal.” Whispered Richie, as he helped Justin up.

Turning toward Adam, “Methos distract everyone until I get them out of here.”

“What do you want me to do”“ Methos asked, looking around.

“Anything.” Richie said, as they begin to walk away. What Richie and Methos didn’t know was that there was one person that knew everything that has been happening.

(Where are they going?”) The man asked himself, as he watched Richie and Justin carry Brian away. (You can’t take the man I love away.)

It took Richie and Justin thirty minutes to reach the brownstone, and another ten minutes to get Brian into his loft. As they lay him down, Richie went to the sink and fetched a washcloth, began to clean the wound.

“What are you doing”“ Justin asked, as he watched Richie clean Brian off.

“I’m cleaning him off, so when he revives he doesn’t freak out.” Richie answered, as he continued cleaning.

It was about four o’clock when Brian came back from the dead, and as soon as he awoke the most excruciating headache he'd ever felt hit him. He then heard someone call his name. “Brian look at me.”

Opening his eyes Brian focused his vision on the person before him. “What happened”“ Brian asked, as he looked into Richie’s eyes.

“You’re not going to believe me, but you’re immortal.” Richie said, as he helped Brian sit up.

“What do you mean I’m immortal”“ Brian asked, as he felt the headache retreat.

Richie slowly explained about immortality, the game, and the rules of the game. “Hold it. So what you're basically saying is that I’ll never die, never grow old, and will look thirty forever.” Brian said, trying to grasp the concept of what he had just heard.

“Yes, that’s it.” Richie answered, as he watches Brian's face. “Also we aren’t born, we just appear and we can’t have kids.”

“Wow, one minute I have a son.” Brian said, trying to understand what was happening to him.

“I’m sorry, he’s not yours. It might be that the doctor was immortal and got sperm from someone that matched you exactly.” Richie answered, hoping he was doing the right thing.

“So what you’re saying is that I have to play some stupid game, that my kid isn’t mine, and that I’ll never grow old.” Brian said, trying to keep the panic from his voice. “Do I have to play the game?”

“Yes, if you want to stay alive.” Richie answered, waiting for Justin to say something.

“Baby what’s wrong”“ Brian asked, as he turned around to face Justin.

“We can be together forever, if you want to.” Justin answered, smiling down at Brian.

“Of course I want to be with you forever.” Brian answered, as he pulled Justin onto his lap.

As Brian and Justin were kissing there was a knock at the door, opening the door Richie saw one of Brian and Justin’s friends standing there. “They’re busy at the moment, can you come back later”“ Richie asked, blocking the door.

“I just want to talk to them.” The man said, trying to get past Richie.

“I said” “ Before Richie could finish his sentence, the man took out a gun and shot him.

As Richie went down, the man came through the door and saw Brian and Justin kissing.

“Well, well, well, you’re still alive; I’ll have to fix that.” The man said, from behind them. Turning around they saw Ted standing there with a gun in his hand, which surprised both the men. “Teddy, what are you doing”“ Brian asked, pushing Justin behind him.

“I’m going to kill your little Twinkie, and then everything will be the same as before.” Ted said, aiming the gun at Brian.

“Ted, put the gun down there’s no reason for this.” Brian said, moving closer to Ted.

“Oh, there’s every reason. Before he came along I knew that I had a chance of some kind with you.” Ted said, raising his voice.

“Teddy, I would never sleep with you, and you know that,” said Brian.

“I know, you wouldn’t sleep with me but that doesn’t mean I can’t try!” Yelled Ted.

Brian was about to say something when he saw Adam coming through the door carrying his sword. Ted saw the look in Brian’s eyes, so he turned around and saw Methos with his sword pointed at him. With a smile Ted just shots him, but misses when Brian grabs his hand and starts wrestling with him. While Brian and Ted are fighting for the gun, Adam helps Richie up and they walk over to grab Justin, so he wouldn't do anything foolish. The fight lasted five minutes when Brian grabbed the gun and pointed it at Ted.

“Baby, call the police.” Brian said, as he held the gun on Ted.

“Nooooo!” Ted yelled, as he ran towards Justin. Brian didn't know what else to do but shoot.
“What do we do know”“ Brian asked, as he watched Ted fall from the gunshot.

“Call the police anonymously and then we have to get out of here.” Methos said, took out his cell phone and dialed a number.

Before Brian and Justin could say anything Methos began to trash the loft to make it look like a robbery, what are you doing”“ Brian asked, looking around his loft.

“I'm making it look like you were robed." Adam answered, continuing to destroy the loft.
"Why”" Justin asked, looking around the destruction

"So they won't suspect that you were the one to kill him. Methos said, as he walked toward the bedroom.

"Where am we going to live”" Brian asked, following Methos.

"You won't be staying here, you're coming with us." Richie said, realizing what Methos was doing.

“What do you mean we won’t be staying here”“ Justin asked, in a surprised voice.

“After what just happened, the police will be knocking down your door to get in.” Richie answered, helping Methos pack Brian and Justin’s things.

Turning toward Brian and Justin. “Why are we packing your stuff, get over here and pack them yourselves. We’ll have to go to our place to pack.” Said Methos.

Chapter 7/7

Leaving Brian and Justin to finish packing, Methos and Richie went to their place to pack for themselves. While packing, “Where are we going to go”“ Asked Richie.

“I think we should go to Cascade. It’s close to Seacouver, but not too close that people will recognize you.” Methos answered, as he packed.

Meanwhile, a man was standing outside the building looking up at the floor where the explosion had come from. He took out his cell phone, "Joe, this is Frank they’re moving again."

"Thanks Frank." Said Joe. Taking out his cell phone Joe called the number that Adam had given him.

"Pierson." Answered Adam.

"Adam, why didn't you tell me”" Asked Joe.

"Joe, you have someone watching Richie”" Adam asked, knowing the question already.

"Yes, that's how I that you're moving again." Answered Joe. "What happened?”

"There are two new immortals here, and they accidentally killed a friend who was trying to kill them." Answered Adam.

"What are you going to do now”" Asked Joe, while looking up the guy's name.

"We're all going to Cascade." Adam answered, as he finished packing. "Oh, and Joe don't take the body away, this one had friends and they should know what happened to him."

"Ok, and call me when you get there." Joe said, before hanging up.

"Will do." Returned Adam.

Making sure everything was packed up; Adam and Richie went back up to Brian and Justin's loft to see if they were ready to leave. As they reached the loft, "What are we going to do about our friends and family”" They heard Justin ask.

"Just tell them that Brian was offered a job in Washington State and he has to get there in the next week." Adam said, as he walked in.

"Ok, but what about my job here and Justin's college”" Asked Brian.

"Don't worry, I know people in advertising that will give you a job." Adam said, in a reassuring voice.

"Will it pay me the same wages as now”" Brian asked, in cynical voice.

"Yes, even more." Adam answered, in a reassuring voice. "They also have one of the best colleges ever."

Giving each other a look they both nodded in agreement, "Ok, we'll go with you." Brian said, picking up his bags.

After everything was packed up they drove to Debbie's house. "We have an announcement to make." Brian said, as he and Justin walked in.

"You're getting married." Deb said, with a smile.

"No, I was offered a job in Washington that I start next week." Announced Brian.

"What do you mean, you're taking the position”" Michael asked, in a surprised voice. "When did you find out?”

"Yesterday, we had to talk it over first before announcing it to everyone else." Answered Brian.

"So you decided to go, without talking it over with everyone else." Michael said, in a hurt voice.
(I'm not going to lose you, after everything I've done.) Michael thought to himself.

"We want a new start and it pays more." Brian said, hating to lie to them all.

"Justin, what about college”" Jennifer asked, in a surprised voice.

"There's a great school where we'll be living." Justin said, also hating to lie.

“We can’t change your minds can we”“ Deb said, seeing the determined look in their eyes.

“No, you won’t change our minds.” Brian said, with a smile

“Then good luck in whatever you do.” Deb said, as she kissed them both.

Kissing his mother and Debbie good bye, “We promise to call when ever we can.” Justin said, before leaving.

They reached the truck, “Is everything all right”“ Richie asked, when he saw the sad look on Justin’s face.

“I just hated lying to them.” Justin answered, in a sad voice.

“It will become part of your life as you grow older, but don’t age.” Said Adam.

“I have to now go see Lindsey and Mel.” Brian said, after a minute.

“You can’t tell them that Gus is not your son.” Justin said, with a sad look on his face.

“I won’t, I still love him like he was my own.” Brian said, in a sad voice. Five minutes late they arrived at Lindsey and Mel’s house. “Can I talk to you both?”

“Sure what is it”“ Lindsey said, as she let Brian and Justin in.

“I’ve been offered a job in Washington, and I’ve taken it.” Brian said.

“What do you mean you’ve taken a job in Washington”“ Lindsey asked, in a shocked voice. “And when were you offered this job”“

“A week ago, but we had to talk it over first.” Answered Justin.

“And you took this job without talking to me”“ Lindsay said, trying to keep the hurt from showing. “What about Gus”“

“We’ll come visit on holidays and he can visit us.” Brain said, hoping he sounded sincere.
“So, we can’t talk you out of it”“ Lindsey said quietly.

"No, this job is a once in a lifetime chance." Brian said, wanting them to understand.

After Brian and Justin left Dab’s house to go to Lindsey and Mel’s, Michael left five minutes later and went to Brian's loft to see what had happened to Ted and why he didn't take care of Justin.

When he walked in he saw the destruction of the loft and Ted's body lying there, not knowing what to do Michael left. (Whatever happened in there caused Brian to leave me, but I'm going to get him back if it’s the last thing I do. I guess when I go visit him in Cascade I'll have to take care of Justin myself; because getting someone else to do it was a waste of time. At least they took care of Ted for me, now I just have to take care of Chris Hobbs. God I can’t believe that stupid asshole fucked up so badly, and now I have to clean up his mess. I guess I’ll have to take care of Justin myself. )

Meanwhile, back at Lindsey and Mel's house they all agreed to see each other on holidays and special occasions. After saying their good-byes to everyone they got into the truck and drove off to their new lives.


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