If you forgot, Joseph is Mitch's older brother in Secrets! I didn't want to leave you guys without cute moments of these two so...

Here you go!

WARNINGS: mentions of abuse, eating disorder

Age Five

It was a day after Paul and Lila were arrested. Joseph was making Mitch some lunch, the sound of the television in the background. Mitch was watching a show on there, his joyous laugh warming up Joseph's heart yet breaking it at the same time. There will be moments were Mitch would not trust Joseph since the first experience he had with a man was...

Terrible.

Wrong.

Disgusting.

"Joseph?"

Joseph looked away from the pan to see Mitch looking up at him, a frown on his face. Joseph frowned too, squatting down so he could look at the brother he thought he lost.

"What's up?"

"Do I have to play the game with you?"

The game?!

"Um, what's the game?"

Joseph couldn't understand what Mitch meant and he hoped it wasn't bad. Mitch sighed, knowing the story by heart.

"When I turned four years old, Paul told me he had a present for me. I didn't know what a present was so I was, um, confuse did. He took me to his bedroom and made me take off my-"

"Okay, you don't need to explain it anymore," Joseph interrupted, a lump growing in his throat. Mitch nodded, sitting on a chair while Joseph cooked. "What Paul did to you was called...well, you are far too young to know it. I'll explain it to you when you are older."

Mitch nodded, silently tracing his fingers on the table. Joseph was done with making lunch when he heard a tiny sob, turning around to see Mitch wiping his eyes gently. Joseph set the food down, looking at Mitch sadly as he put his hands on the little boy's shoulders.

Why was he crying?

"Mitch, what's wrong?"

"Did Mommy and Daddy love me?"

Joseph's heart broke. He teared up himself, exhaling loudly before answering.

"Of course they did, baby. You were born the day after my graduation. You were the best grad gift ever. Mommy and Daddy loved you more than anything. They sang to you when you were in Mommy's tummy and when you came into this world. They thanked God everyday for your existence and Jessa, oh gosh, she loved you more than she loved anything else. Her friends were so jealous of her because of you. Going to England was my biggest mistake. I lost Mommy, Daddy, and Jessa. I'm so happy you're okay, baby. Mommy and Daddy lo-"

Joseph sobbed loudly, unable to finish. Instead, he gathered Mitch in a hug and held him tightly. The two brothers cried, happy to be in each other's arms and away from Paul and Lila.

Forever.

Age Ten

Mitch was scared.

Very scared.

He broke a vase that Joseph's girlfriend gave him. Joseph loved that vase and because of his stupidity, Mitch was going to get it.

He might have been taken away from his aunt and her boyfriend, but the memories still lingered in his mind. He was still worried that one day Joseph will snap and make him do...

The game.

Mitch had nightmares of Joseph making him play the game while Paul watched. When Joseph watched, Paul played the game. Both men laughed evilly while Mitch cried, pain taking over his delicate body. It hurt so bad yet no one cared to ask him if he was okay.

No one cared.

"Mitch? I'm home!"

Mitch's heart skipped a beat, tears welling up in his eyes as Joseph came upstairs. He could remember the first time Paul made him the game. He didn't want to relive at all. It scarred him to no end.

How will Joseph play the ga-

"Mitch, what happened?!"

Rule one: Prepare yourself.

"I'm sorry, sir. Please let me prepare myself."

"What?!"

The eight words Mitch knew too well.

Rule two: Ask me if I want you to take off your clothes by yourself or if I want to do it.

"Do you want me to take off my clothes by myself or do you want to do it?"

"I'm confused. Mitch, what are you doing?!"

Rule three: Take off your-

"Mitch, put your shirt back on right now. I think I know what's happening."

"But...why, sir?"

"Because I am you older brother and I said so. And I am not your sir!"

Mitch obeyed, becoming scared of his brother's sudden bossiness. Joseph sighed loudly, staring down at the vase.

The ugly vase that his ex gave to him as a birthday gift last year.

Thank God it finally broke.

"Mitch, I am not going to hurt you like that. Paul was a sick, sick man. Those 'rules' he taught are not meant to be played in any kind of game. If you feel pressured do to something, you don't have to do it. Understood?"

"But, your vase. Sara gave that to you-"

"Last year. Yes, I know. It's ugly and she broke up with me. End of story."

Mitch frowned, hugging his older brother tightly. Joseph smiled weakly, hugging the small boy in his arms and teared up at the sweet words said by his younger brother.

"Sara might not be your girlfriend anymore, but I promise that I will be your younger brother forever."

Joseph honestly never felt so loved before.

Age Fifteen

Hospitals are scary.

Joseph had dealt with them on multiple occasions, but never with his own flesh and blood.

His brother was possibly near death.

Because of an eating disorder.

Scott, Mitch's boyfriend, paced back and forth whilst tears rolled down his cheeks. When the tall blond saw Joseph, he broke down in tears and fell to the ground. Joseph ran over to him, helping him stand up carefully.

"M-Mi-Mitch fe-fell and hit his he-he-head and didn't mo-mo-move and I tho-tho-thought he-"

Scott subbed loudly, unable to finish his statement. Joseph began to cry himself but not the sobbing kind were you look like you stepped on a Lego collection. It was the kind that had one tear fall down one cheek while another tear slowly followed on the second cheek. Joseph was crying, unable to control his emotions.

Mitch could be dying.

Because of an eating disorder.

"Family of Mitchell Grassi?"

Joseph stood up, Scott slowly following him. The young doctor looked like she was in her twenties but working on cases like this gave an aura that made people think she was older than she actually is. She smiled sadly, looking down at her clipboard before speaking.

"Mitch has bulimia nervosa. He's awake if you want to see him, but be careful. He is very fragile."

Scott cried once more, tears of happiness rolling down his pale cheeks. Joseph let Scott go ahead of him, smiling when the blond ran into a room and yelled Mitch's name. He walked into the room, watching the couple interact like they were married.

Which Joseph wanted to happen rift now, but that was just him.

Mitch looked in Joseph's direction, his heart skipping a beat as the older Grassi walked forward. Joseph smiled sadly as Scott held Mitch's hand, kissing it gently before looking at the police officer.  Joseph cleared his throat, kissing Mitch's forehead before speaking.

"You have the most beautiful body of anyone I know. That might sound like incest, but even Helen Keller could tell how beautiful your body is. I'm sorry you thought differently, Mitch. You deserve to know how beautiful you are. You deserve better."

Mitch began to cry, instantly being put into Joseph's arms. Scott smiled sadly, letting the two brothers have their moment. They deserve it.

They really do.

Age Twenty

Today is the day.

Mitch is becoming an Olusola.

He adjusted his dress a bit, twirling around to admire the white fabric that made him look absolutely gorgeous.

"You look amazing, baby bro."

Mitch turned around, blushing slightly as Joseph walked in. Mitch adjusted his veil, smiling at the now thirty five year old man he called a brother.

His brother.

"Thank you, JoJo," Mitch replied, making sure he looked okay. He put on his high heels, making himself a good 6'0". "I'm tall now!"

"You've always been tall," Joseph pointed out, laughing as Mitch stuck his tongue out at him. "Mom and Dad would be so proud of you."

Mitch smiled, taking a deep breath in hopes of not ruining his makeup. Joseph smile weakly, hugging his brother carefully as he looked at himself and Mitch in the mirror. He kissed Mitch's temple, letting him go before he could get emotional.

"Mom and Dad are watching over in Heaven and they could not be anymore proud of you, Mitchy. Jessa is probably jealous because of your dress right now. The three of them are watching you getting married right now and they only want what's best for you."

Mitch began to cry, hugging Joseph back. The two brothers could not be anymore grateful for each other and they thank God for putting them back together.

"I love you, Joseph."

"I love you too, Mitch."

And Joseph and Mitch left so Mitch could start the rest of his life.

And Joseph will be there every step of the way.

A/N: Wow...this sucked and I'm sorry. I just haven't felt motivated for a little while. Probably because I'm starting to pack stuff away for college.:'( Anyways, I hope that you all enjoyed this and remember that I love you all.:)

-Maddie🐶💕🎤