Moving In With Older Brother

[Hrtofdrkns]

(For Garry)

Michael looked out the window of the car as his social worker droned on about how lucky he was to have a living relative with a steady job. The fourteen-year old wasn't interested in moving in with a brother he had barely seen in ten years, but after the recent death of his mother the state said he was unable to care for himself at such a young age. He disagreed of course, and wasn't shy about saying so.

As they stopped Michael grabbed his suitcase and tugged at his tie, another thing the social worker had insisted upon. "Don't you want to look presentable?" the middle-aged woman had asked. The boy had told her he didn't care, and flipped her off once she put the tie on him.

The social worker got out first, telling him to wait in the car. She walked up to the front door and rang the bell.

[DewAfterDark]

Earlier in the day the twenty-four year old got a call from an unknown woman who had informed him about the current situation and had asked him a few questions.
Everything was unexpected but what could Damian do.He couldn't just let his younger brother be put into foster care,that just didn't seem right and yet,it was almost ironic that he agreed to look after him,to think that that haven't seen each other for around ten years.He was just a teen himself when their parents parted,he did not even have many memories of him brother either.Damian did ask himself does he even want to let his little bro live with him? He did live on his own in a small but cozy enough house that he rented from the landlord.But whatever were his wishes,that sense of responsibility was in the way so he knew what he had to do and that was to take care of his little brother.

The red-brown haired male sighed as he cleaned up his home a bit. Usually he didn't pat much attention to it due to his work but today he had a day off anyway.
Unfortunately,it would seem that he won't be spending this day on his own relaxing.He didn't know when his brother would arrive so after cleaning up he just did what he'd usually do which was guitar practice.He was just adjusting the guitar strings as the doorbell rang.It started him even.
After he finally opened the door and saw the woman in formal clothing,he asked. "Yes,can I help you?" he wanted to be sure this was the woman he spoke to before since,she seemed to be on her own.

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The social worker showed him her badge and pointed to her car.

"He's been in trouble recently." she said. "Shoplifting and possession mostly. So far his age and an already overburdened juvenile justice system have kept him from facing real consequences, but that could change if he keeps that kind of behavior up."

Michael stepped out of the car and walked up to them, casually bumping into the social worker. "Out of my way!"

[DewAfterDark]

Damian's eyes would only widen at the things that he was hearing.
True,he didn't know how his brother grew up to be while they were apart.
But he would have never guessed that he'd turn into such a troublemaker.

The brown haired male sighed softly.
It was probably due to the their parents divorce.
Come to think of it,after the divorce,he was a brat himself who got into trouble in school a lot,even was a bully.
But luckily his father put him back in line so he grew up to be more responsible.
This only meant that he in a way would understand his little brother's behavior.
But that didn't mean he'd be allowed him to act the way he acted himself his age.

"...I see..." were the only words the male mumbled after that long pause.
"Well...he's in my care now." Damian looked over at his rude little brother.
"Get your stuff inside." he told him calmly before turning his attention back at the woman.

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Michael tossed his suitcase on the couch, then sat and put his feet on the coffee table. He opened the suitcase and took out a pack of cigarettes and a lighter.

"Where the fuck you keep the remote?" He demanded, lighting a cigarette.

"He's also picked up a few nasty habits as you can see." The social worker said. "If he were my son I'd be taking a hairbrush to him."

"Well good thing I'm not your kid or I'd be uglier then shit." Michael snapped back at her.

[DewAfterDark]

The younger one's behavior hit a nerve,it was hard to believe that he just thinks he can act like that in his house,even Damian himself doesn't smoke.

The long haired male remained his calm composure the best he could and looked at the social worker. "Yes...so I see...I apologize on his behalf." he sighed softly. "Have a good day."

He closed the door and approached the other,snatching the cigarette from his hands,along with the lighter. Damian seemed rather calm though inside his patience was being tested.

"You honestly think I agreed to let you stay here so you may act as you wish. You're mistaken."

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"Hey!" Michael shouted, reaching for his cigarette. "Who the hell do you think you are?"

What was the deal with this guy? He had been smoking, minding his own business, when suddenly the other guy had taken the cigarette out of his mouth!

When Damian spoke Michael looked away, not paying any attention, before reaching for his pack and pulling out another cigarette. "Give me my lighter asshole."

[DewAfterDark]

Every small bratty action struck Damian's nerves but he did not want to burst out at the other,even if Michael was asking for it. It was only a pity seeing that this 'reunion' of theirs would just be arguing about smoking.

"Your brother,I'm afraid." he replied calmly,his teeth grit though. Damian was not some kind guy who had a lot of patience.It was only a matter of time until he lost it if this continued.

Without saying anything else after that,the red haired male also snatched the whole back of cigarettes from the other,for now just placing them in the pocket of his pants and hitting the other over the head for calling him an asshole.

He stood in front of him,hands crossed.The older made did feel irritated but at the same time,did not wish to fight with his little brother,it's been so long after all. As a result,he wasn't sure how to approach him or how to get to him.

"It's sad to see that mother allowed you to turn out like this..." he said bitterly. "Either way,this is my place so there won't be any smoking here whether you like it or not."

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"Ow hey!" Michael stood up, glaring at the man. "Listen asshole, I don't care who you think you are! I ain't your slave and you can't tell me what to do! I didn't even want to come here anyway and live with my loser brother!"

[DewAfterDark]

Damian only hit him over the head again. "I'd suggest you to keep your cool,little brother." he warned,not in the slightest intimidated by the younger one.