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Farewell, Switzerland. Hello, New York. No emotion could describe the rapid pace at which his heart was beating in his chest. James Cavalier had been holed up in Switzerlands most prestigious boarding school, his parents idea. The day the decision had been made was still fresh in the back of his mind it was entirely his brothers fault. Most siblings would blame each other because thats what they do, but the Cavalier boys werent like that. They were nearly best friends, their age gaps keeping them from being interested in exactly the same things, but they were close. His older brother, William, was always there for him to tell things to, for him to vent or just scream. In return, Jamie held the same responsibilities, internally storing all the secrets Will vested in him, understanding that brothers didnt rat on each other, at least not them. That day, that fateful day in which a plane ride and extended stay in Switzerland was booked and planned for him was the day Will decided to come out of the closet. See, in this modern day and age, people are being faced more frequently with the idea of homosexuals being more common in their everyday lives. But, their parents didnt understand why their shining, blonde haired and blue eyed baby boy had to be gay . They only wanted the best for him, they confessed, and were afraid that they would not be able to protect him from the flaming gays that would want to break him. Jamie thought the whole thing was ridiculous, but he sat silently in the corner, watching as his hero and idol was torn to pieces by their own parents. He wasnt there to defend him, he wasnt strong enough to tell their parents that Will was smart enough to not let himself get hurt. Hell, from every other angle, his older brother looked and acted completely straight, completely normal, but it was just the small fact that he preferred boys over girls that made his parents tick. By the end of the night, he had stormed out of the place, packing up the things he needed most and promising Jamie that he would have a place to stay if he ever needed to escape their psychotic parents. He had spoken truthfully, yet the place wasnt where Will would have wanted in an entirely new country, Switzerland. Afraid that their youngest boy would have diseased thoughts and feelings after spending so much time around his now outed brother, the Cavalier parents sent him to a strict all-boys boarding school. Surely, being around boys every day would safeguard him from becoming homosexual... Jamie had kept his mouth quiet at that point. An entire year passed before he found himself being released from the prison that was high performance school. He had erased the idea of uniforms and perfectly combed hair from his memory and dressed in black trousers, a navy colored shirt that complimented his striking black hair and black Dockers. The plane ride turned out to be uncomfortable and it was Wills birthday that same day, he had to be comfortable and presentable in case the boys ended up doing anything. Groaning to himself as the plane bounced along on the tarmac in New York, Jamie peeled himself from the seat and stretched, absentmindedly checking his iPhone for texts. It was still on airplane mode so there was nothing showing up, but it was comforting to see that he was back in a familiar time zone. Once the plane stopped and they were free to gather their carry-ons and get in line like assembly workers, he carded a hand through his hair and smiled. No matter how pathetic his stay in Switzerland had been, being back in New York was about to make everything that much better. He had finished playing the blame game with his older brother and was now just pleased to be able to see him after a year. Sure, they had tried to chat over text messages, email and Facebook, but their attempts were faulted. Internet access was restricted and websites and usage was recorded and surveyed. Eventually, Jamie had stopped checking, only to check for the first time in months while waiting for his plane from Switzerland to the States. There were a few emails from Will, others from friends that he had left behind, who were wondering if he was still alive. All he had told them was that he was going to be receiving a higher quality of education in Switzerland. None of his friends had tested him on the subject, since the boarding schools in any of the movies they watched were located anywhere but America, so it was acceptable. It was the truth afterall Jamie may have just fibbed a bit on the reasoning. He didnt need them to know that he was being sent there because of his brothers newly announced sexuality. By the time the herd of passengers was led off the plane and into the airport, Jamie adjusted his messenger bag on his shoulder and scanned the crowd for his brother. As expected, the shock of blonde hair appeared in the masses and he found himself smiling even wider. Walking towards the bobbing locks, they ran into each other with a hug that lasted long enough to make the year apart not even relevant. God, youre so damn tall now, Stepping back, Will took his brother by the shoulders and inspected him, seeing that they were the same height now. That must have been predictably frustrating, especially coming from the fact that the age gap between them was almost six years. Glad to be back on the homeland? He questioned with a smile, wrapping his arm around Jamies shoulders and pulling him close so quickly that the newly joined boys nearly toppled over. Yeah. Jamie blushed, righting himself, head bowed. They stopped for a few moments to grab his luggage from the carousel before claiming the black Audi that was parked in the loading zone for too long. I know, I know. Raising his hands in a surrendering manner, Will unlocked the doors with the electronic key fob on his key ring, leaving Jamie gawking at the vehicle. Jamie, wake up, Will snapped his fingers and the younger Cavalier male jumped into action, loading his few bags and suitcases into the trunk, being extra careful with the car near him. Shes a beauty. He stated, buckling himself into the passenger seat as soon as his things were secured in the rear. His brother patted the dash affectionately and grinned, the same grin that Jamie had grown to love as they grew up together. I bought her two months ago. She just got real plates this morning. Leaning his head back against the headrest as the car was started he watched the surroundings zip by past his window as Will drove faster than the New York speed limits. Were going to go to my friend Lukes for a while. He wants to give me a present or something. Who knows, that guy can be a whack job. Jamie had heard of the infamous Luke just in snippets, knowing that he was one of the more roaming men in Wills group of friends. Oh, shit, I totally forgot! Happy birthday! Leaning over to swat him on the thigh, the male grinned visually and settled back on his seat. The big 2-3 now, huh? His brother simply gripped the wheel and continued driving, steering the car in silence for the next few miles. How was turning the big 1-7 , J? Easily surpassing the excellent age of 16 while he was in boarding school, James had managed to miss the explosion of birthday messages from his family. There was no way he could not accept the presents which were sent over, address with his name and dorm number. All in all, Jamie wasnt a big fan of celebrating birthdays, especially his own, because it was just an excuse to get presents and attention only one day of the year. Hell, on his birthday this year, people he hadnt spoken to since middle school had broken their invisible vow of silence to wish him a great day. Now, if that wasnt pathetic and wrong, Jamie didnt know what was. Immediately after that, he had purged his friends list of people he didnt usually talk to on a day-to-day basis. If he was going to be going to school in a completely different country, he didnt need to hear about the happenings of strangers in America. It was fine. I got the cardigan and pants you sent me, thanks, by the way. They were a real hit with the ladies. Wiggling his eyebrows in a joking manner, he simply shook his head and placed his hands in his lap. Mom and Dad sent over a shirt that said Worlds Best Son or something. I think they are still trying to get me to be their golden boy. He summarized, assuming that his parents had not talked or apologized to Will after what happened many months ago. I just kept it in the box and ended up giving it away to some kid that had issues with his parents. It seemed like the right thing to do. Shrugging, Jamie continued to peer out the window as they finally reached the large apartment building where their small meeting would take place. They ended up at a location that would rival the Hilton hotels all over the world. It was grand, a building that seemed to reach so far into the sky that planes probably needed to venture around it. He was sure that that was not the matter, but it was definitely astonishing to see such an establishment. Does he live here or work here? Will laughed his question off and led him to the elevator where they rode up several floors. When they reached the door that this Luke fellow appeared to live behind, the boys let themselves in, Jamie trailing close behind, only to be introduced to a circus of things happening. Balloons dropped, music played, lights flashed and flickered and Will turned all shades of red. Clapping his hands over his mouth, he disappeared inside, leaving the younger male to follow suit, keeping his eye on the mess of blonde hair as he went around the room, thanking friends. Okay, maybe Will was right that this friend of his was a whack job, but Jamie would certainly appreciate a friend who would do this for him. Several minutes later, his brother reappeared at his side, a glass of some sort of alcohol in his hand, murmuring in the boys ear that he was free to drink what he wanted, he wouldnt be returned to their parents place that night. To his shock, Jamie was surprised that Will had assumed hed be willing to go back to live with their parents at all, except for the fact that New York was expensive and he was broke. A voice called Wills name and a figure appeared, a man several inches taller than Jamie with the perfect frame to fit. They shared conversation a kiss, was this guy Wills boyfriend? before inquiry was directed towards the dark haired male and introductions were given. Nodding slowly, Jamie worked at sipping the drink in his hand, which tasted utterly disgusting yet he wanted to be an adult like the rest of them, so he steadily chipped away. Ill be right back. Will quipped and disappeared, again, towards the kitchen, leaving the two freshly introduced men together. Oh, Wills my brother. I just got back from boarding school in Switzerland. He explained, finishing the drink finally and letting the glass hang awkwardly in his hand. His mind was far from feeling fuzzy, but that was his destination by the tail end of the night. He picked me up from the airport and brought me here. Youre a very nice guy, addressing the party around him, Jamie continued, for doing this for him. Im sure he appreciates it. Gray eyes flicked between Luke and the small groups of people lingering and swaying to music in the apartment. Im going to go wander around. You wont mind? If he was going to risk having this many party-goers in his apartment, Jamie was sure Luke was expecting something to be broken. The room behind the wall is off-limits, right? Ill keep out. Winking at him, a famous grin on his face, he filled up his glass and toddled off into the heart of the party. A few of the males gave cat calls and whistles as he walked by, but Jamie ignored them. He wasnt interested in men of their age, but they could try all they wanted.