Chapter 27 - 27

Brandon and Reiner stared at each other for a while, Reiner was boiling with anger. Brandon could see clearly that he was upset, he knew that Reiner must have seen his interaction with Zane. It seemed to him like he was cursed and that is why it keeps creating obstacles in his path that extend the distance that is already there between him and Reiner. He mouthed a sorry to the beautiful boy.

Reiner didn't react to him sorry at all his mind was still thinking about how close the two seemed to be as they ate. His heart broke seeing the two of them acting like couples. He was the one that should have been in Zane's place. His eyes wandered at the spot where they sat. His soul was torn to pieces at the moment, he felt so broken.

He couldn't move at all despite wanting anything more than to go away and unsee everything. He felt so down he didn't bother to wipe the tears on his cheeks. All the pieces of his heart shattered and he felt so torn apart. He felt so broke life half of a whole and the void in his heart grew even worse than before.. He stood frozen in place until his friend Alex came and pulled him away to get back to class.

"Hey, what are looking at?" Zane asked Brandon.

Brandon didn't reply, they walked back to class. Reiner's hurt face was stuck in Brandon's mind. He kept seeing it everywhere he turned. The lesson went on for the rest of the day Brandon didn't feel like doing of saying anything. Zane tried to indulge him in activities but failed. The doctor came back again for a session with Brandon. Zane escorted Brandon to the doctor, he was really worried about Brandon, and the fact that he had feelings for the boy wasn't helping.

It was killing him to watch Brandon be so lifeless. He wanted nothing more than to take the boy's pain away and make him happy and cheerful. The doctor was surprised to see Zane escorting Brandon because Brandon didn't have any friends.

"What is your name young man?" she asked out of curiosity.

"Zane."

"How are you related to Brandon?"

"I am his friend," he replied.

"How long have you both been friends if you don't mind me asking," she said noting down everything Zane said.

"A while."

"Tell me would you happen to know Brandon's boyfriend. I have a few things I would like to ask him and as you know your friend doesn't talk much. I can't ask him." she said pointing at Brandon.

"Yes, he is dating a boy named Reiner. I don't know his last name though," he said and the doctor nodded.

The doctor sent someone to fetch Reiner once again. She had a lot of things to ask him including why he lied to her. Zane sat with Brandon and held his hand to give him support. He watched the boy and his heart ached. He felt so guilty for what he had done that he couldn't leave the boy alone. Reiner walked into the room with his head high. He looked bright and happy, he was smiling so sweetly.

"You wanted to see me?" he asked feigning innocence.

"Yes Mr. Devon, please take a seat," she said and offered him a seat next to Brandon. He went to seat down and the first thing that he noticed was Zane's hand intertwined with Brandon's. His blood boiled at that sight but he kept his smile and pretended to be unaffected.

"Look I don't know what is going on here but I do see a broken boy who needs help. The two of you in this room are the only ones who can tell me what the hell is going on," she said in a pleading voice. "Can one of you tell me what happened to Brandon? Any incident that you think could have caused him to fall into depression," she asked them.

Zane and Reiner looked at each other and back to the doctor but neither of them said anything. "Reiner, you at least should know what is wrong with your boyfriend?"

"I already told you that there is nothing like that going on between us. He is not with me."

"If he isn't with you then who is he dating," she asked.

"Him," he replied pointing at Zane.

"What! Brandon and I aren't together," defended Zane who was surprised by the allegations.

The two kept bickering on and on about who was dating Brandon that the doctor felt like she was going to be sick. Her head was going to expose from listening to the two boys arguing. She had a pretty good idea of what was going on, both boys were in love with Brandon. What she was yet to figure out was which one of them Brandon liked.

"Okay enough," she said putting an end to their bickering. "Reiner tell me why do you think that Zane and Brandon are dating?"

"I don't think I know and it is not even something that should be up for debate. They don't even try to hide it. They both display their love everywhere, be it in school or the park, it makes no difference to them," he said bitterly and angrily. His blood always seems to boil every time he thinks of that kiss at the park.

"Is this true Zane?" she asked him and he shook his head.

"Listen, I have already told him that the kiss was an accident and it my fault, not Brandon's but he doesn't listen. Brandon and I are just friends Reiner believe me," he pleaded.

"Do I look like I can easily be fooled?" Reiner asked him letting his shield down. His pain and hurt became visible to Zane and the Doctor. "Am I so foolish that I can't tell lovers and friends apart? Okay, then please explain to me, what happened," he said as the tears that had gathered in his eyes flowed down his cheeks.

"Brandon loved you and he is only like this because you refuse to forgive him. He didn't betray you or cheat on you," Zane let out hoping to convince Reiner of how much Brandon loves him.

"And yet every time I turn around he is either hugging you, holding your hand, leaning on you, or being fed his lunch by you," he said. "Tell me is that his way of showing love to me or you?" he asked in an ice-cold voice.

"You are misunderstanding everything. Earlier I helped him to eat because he is too careless with his health and I was only trying to help him. I swear Brandon only loves you, you are the only one for him."

"Sure, I must be pretty gullible to you, for you to try and sell me those pathetic lines. You both must take me for a fool right, if Brandon wants to play with you then it's fine but leave out of your sick game," he said and wiped his tears away.

"Why are you being so stubborn, if you loved Brandon you would trust him and not doubt him as you do," said an infuriated Zane.

"Trust is earned and your lover there had done nothing to deserve my trust. If you trust him so much then why not keep him," he said and left the room.

Brandon who had been quietly listening to their conversation couldn't help but cry silently. Reiner's words were like a million stabs to his heart.