Romance Goes Two Ways

[Jordan Hielo]

Jordan skipped through the streets of Avaleur, humming loudly and happily. He couldnt wait for the date with Lorelei. He also couldn't wait to see what Scooter said about the date! He happily thought to himself in a sing-song thought, Going on a date, going on a date, going on a-

His happiness was interupted by rain. He paid no attention for a little bit, humming away, and his humming suddenly faded. ...Scooter? he immediately thought as he looked at the rain. It was depressing, different, and dark patches were in the sky. One especially dark spot was in the sky. Jordan followed it.

It led into the alleys, and he spotted his best friend Scooter up against a wall, crying. Immediately worry crossed the boy's face, and he ran as fast as he could. "Scooter, what is wrong?!" he asked, dropping to his knees and placing both hands onto his friends shoulders.

[Scooter]

Scooter sniffled loudly as he hugged Jordan. "I-I..g-got my h-heart b-b-broken." he began to cry louder after speaking.

[Jordan Hielo]

Jordan's eyebrows furrowed, as he hugged the boy back as tightly as he could. "Shhh, shh, it's okay brother...everything's going to be okay..." He took off his sweater, placing it on the boy and putting up the hood to keep Scooter from getting too wet. Jordan's black t-shirt was already beginning to be soaked, but he did not care. He hugged Scooter once more, rubbing his back to try and calm him down.

[Scooter]

Scooter hugged Jordan tightly. He was glad that someone comforting was to run into him instead of a gangster or something. And hearing the name 'brother' was nice. It made him feel at home. Scooter wiped his eyes with the sleeve of the sweater. "T-Thank you."

[Jordan Hielo]

"It's no problem at all..." he mumbled, resting his forehead on Scooters. "What's his name?" he asked quietly.

[Scooter]

Scooted sniffled. "Kyle." he muttered.

[Jordan Hielo]

Jordan clenched his teeth. He hated 'Kyle' already. He kissed Scooter on the forehead, standing up. "I'll be right back." He smiled as best as he could, beginning to walk away.

[Scooter]

"W-Wait!" Scooter called out. "Where are you going?"

[Jordan Hielo]

Jordan turned his head so Scooter could hear him over the rain as he spoke, "I'm going to go kick some ass." he stated, unsheithing his two swords from his belt as he continued walking.

[Scooter]

Scooter looked at Jordan surprised. "W-Wait!" he ran after him. "Don't! I still love him, even if he doesn't love me.."

[Jordan Hielo]

Jordan stopped in anger. "He hurt you though, Scooter..." Jordan muttered, putting his swords back and turning around. The rain soaked his hair, making his eyes barely visible. "I love you as if you were my brother. I don't want to see you hurt..."

[Scooter]

"I love you like a big brother." Scooter said, hugging Jordan. "So please, don't hurt him, for me.."

[Jordan Hielo]

Jordan just stared past Scooter. He nodded slowly, hugging him back. "...okay brother...I won't hurt him...only because it seems that it would cause you more pain..."

[Scooter]

Scooter smiled a bit. "Thank you." he was obviously still hurt (the rain still fell rather gloomily.), but was beginning to calm down more with Jordan's presence. "So, how have you been? I haven't seen you in so long."

[Jordan Hielo]

"I've been, uhm..." Jordan rubbed the back of his head. Do I mention Lorelei or...?

"I've been good." he managed to say. "I've missed you though, brother."

[Scooter]

"What is it?" Scooter tilted his head. "You're hiding something from me, aren't you? What is it? You can tell my anything, right, big brother?" he asked, cutely.

[Jordan Hielo]

"I know, but, I do not think now is the time, especially in your condition with this guy..." Jordan smiled weakly, ruffling Scooters hair.

[Scooter]

Scooter laughed weakly, resting his head against Jordans chest. "You're in love with someone?"

[Jordan Hielo]

"...Yes. Yes I am." Jordan smiled softly, picturing Lorelei's face. "And...I'm going on a date with them..."

[Scooter]

Scooter whistled dramatically. He was a bit jealous of Jordans new found love, but he was also extremely happy for him. "That's wonderful! Who is it? What's their name? Do I know them?"