I pretty much just confessed my thoughts to Brent, while he was 'sleeping'. But he rarely ever sleeps, so I made myself look like an idiot. But it was true, no matter how weird it may have sounded. Is this possibly what it feels like to have a brother? I mean, we've shared our stories. Many times, actually.

"How are we going to sneak back in?" Brent disrupts my thoughts. My eyebrows furrow into a confused expression.

"What do you mean, 'Sneak back in'?" I reply. We didn't sneak out. Or at least I don't think we did. We just kind of strolled out of the building, going unnoticed.

"No one saw us walk out." Brent looks down at his watch before looking back up to St.Adam's that was now in front of us, his eyes held no emotion. "And it's past curfew. Julie will throw a fit, knowing that we left."

"Oh, I'm going to throw more than just a fit." Brent jumped at the sound of a feminine voice. I turn my head and it was just the person I wanted to see. And she looked as pissed as ever. It was a little difficult to process that her grey blazer wasn't hanging around her shoulders. And instead just a black tee with her nice pants and heels.

"We lost track of time." I roll my eyes and push past Julie, who had a smug look upon her face. Brent hurried to my side.

"You know the rules, Ross. You've obeyed them for twelve years without a problem." She yelled after us. This just annoyed me. Actually everything about her annoyed me.

"It was one time!" I spin on my heel and give her a glare that she didn't so much care for. "I had Brent with me the whole time. It's not like anything horrific would have happened!"

"It does not matter, young man." Her arms crossed over her chest. Her eyes had the look that could kill.

"Alright, next time I'll go by myself and I'll break down. And then, I'll get lost and probably wind up getting hit by a truck. Would it matter then? No, of course it would never matter to you. Just another dumb child off your hands, huh?" I took a step closer to her, outraged.

"Ryan," Brent took ahold of my arm. "Calm down. I don't want to experience what your anger could trigger." I yank my arm from his grasp.

"It's not like I have anywhere else to fucking go." I ignore Brent trying to talk me out of it. "I'm stuck in this hell hole of a fucking place, twenty-four seven. Shouldn't you be a little more willing to let me go outside? I mean, I am going to be leaving here in a few months. Away from all of this! And especially away from you. I'm sick of it. I'm fucking sick of it!"

***Brent's POV***

No matter how hard I tried, Ryan wouldn't calm down. I feel like he's going to break any second. And what really topped it all off, was that Julie just stood there with a smirk on her face. It's like she wanted this to happen. That was her intent the entire time. She didn't so much care that we were late coming back, but more so in taking enjoyment in seeing Ryan's reaction. I now see why Ryan hated her.

"I'm sick of everything that's going through my mind! I'm sick of everyone judging me for what I do and who I am! It's not my damn fault!" Ryan balled up his fist and his entire body began to shake violently. My heart was racing with the thought that Ryan may try and attack Julie. She may be a bitch and Ryan hates her guts, but I can't let him do anything.

Before I even realize it, I found myself locking Ryan's arms behind his back. He was struggling to get out of my grip, but I wouldn't let go. Julie smirked as she walked into the building. Ryan was still kicking and screaming trying to get at her. As soon as Julie disappeared, there was a muscly man that exited. The same one that almost dislocated my shoulder when I first got here. This guy was a rude asshole.

"I've got him." I told the man. He just kept walking towards us. "I know how to calm him down, let me take care of it!" I growled at him. He stopped in his tracks and gave me a suspicious look.

"I was authorized to take him to solitary confinement." His voiced rang through the crisp air. "If you would please let me take care of it, and you can get on with your night." He began to walk closer to us again. I couldn't let him take Ryan away from me. Especially after what he had told me earlier. I wanted to show him that I would always be here for him.

"No, you will not take him to solitary confinement." The man just looked annoyed. I wasn't going to let him lay a finger on my Ryan. "Putting someone in there isn't going fix the problem. It's only going to make it worse for them. Their thoughts are more dominate when they're alone, causing them to think differently. Let me calm him down. I know how to. He actually has someone that cares about him, and wants to help. Unlike everyone else here who just throws him into confinement to get him out of your way, to not have to deal with him. Please, just let me handle this." I give the man pleading eyes. And he sighed before nodding his head and walked away. I turn my attention back to Ryan, who was still in my arms. He was still struggling, but too much and he wasn't screaming anymore. It was more of a whimper.

I slowly and carefully made Ryan sit down on the grass with me. His body was still shaking violently. I felt so bad for him. I mean, it's not his fault that his brain goes into a state of anger.

I pull him closer to my chest in a tight hug. I slightly rock back and forth trying to sooth him. "I'm....sorry...." His voice was barely a whisper.

"Don't be sorry. I understand completely. But I'm here for you. And I'll always be here for you." I wanted him to know that I'm going to be there for him. No matter what. He doesn't have to be alone anymore.

Ryan manages to look up at me. His hazel eyes were practically glowing. "Thanks, Brent." He smiles and looks back the other way. Then he said something that I know he meant. And that I know he said out loud on purpose. And those words, those three words made me smile more than anything else in the world could. "I love you. You're like the bother I never had..."

"Same here, Ryan."

***Hey guys! I'm sorry that this is a shorter chapter, and that it sucked really bad.
THE ABOVE SITUATION GETS SORTED OUT FOR THOSE OF YOU CONFUSED READERS! CX But for those of you why are patiently waiting for the circus to show up, it'll make it's appearance in the next chapter. I promise you that. And I'm also very sorry that I haven't updated in awhile, I've been suuuper busy with after school and band things. I'll try and update sooner rather than later. But thank you all again! I hope you all enjoyed it, I will see you *Points at your screen* In the next chapter! Buh-Bye!***