Walking into the school around five gave the three enough time to get their things unpacked before walking down to the food hall, it also gave Aiden enough time to visit the garden; sighing as the nice cold crisp air hits his cheeks, Aiden starts quickly walking towards the garden. He makes a quick stop in the green house before stepping out into the low light caused by the soft sky lights, his steps fall short however as his eyes lay on a certain tall brunette. Brett stands before the small pond surrounded by soft baby blue forget-me nots, a soft grimace of his face as he stares into the water as if trying to figure out a question. Aiden stares, his heart felt as if it stopped mid beat at the sight of this tall god like figure; Brett wore denim jeans with the knees near gone, a white t-shirt that hugged his broad muscular shoulders and chest well, then lastly a nice winter trench coat that he kept his hands in. Gawking at the sight, Aiden nearly fails to hide just in time before Brett's eyes caught him; his brain was filled with many thoughts, why was Brett here, why did he look so good, and-is it finally time to give him the roses.

John said not to though, but-but how will I ever make it up to him for messing up his shoes!? 

Aiden silently fights with himself until he finally comes up with a solution: he was going to give him the flowers. Aiden quickly runs over to the large rose bush him and Scott had been growing since last spring, he was very proud of the plant for it was big and healthy, which is why he wasn't afraid to take some flowers off. With each cut, he felt more and more embarrassed as he knew it meant he finally had committed into giving the leader of the 3 Musketeers roses, roses for christ sake! With five roses in his hand, Aiden finally thought that was enough and started walking towards the door that lead outside. Nerves bubbled in his stomach as he drew closer and closer to the door, when his hand turned the knob, he felt all the nerves surface to the top.

Brett looked up at the sound of the door and his brows knitted together in surprise, which didn't help with Aiden's nerves. He took in a deep breathe and Aiden walked around the small pond, stopping inches away from Brett, his arms out straight holding the flowers.

"T-these are f-for you as an a-apolgy for the other d-day." Aiden held his eyes closed tightly, his face looking towards the ground.

Only a small cricket could be heard as the two stood there in silence, neither one moving. Aiden felt as if it was years before Brett finally spoke.

"You really got me flowers." Aiden could hear the surprise in Brett's voice.

"Y-yes, Taylor s-said they are y-your favorites." Aiden stutters, cursing his own self for sounding so weak.

"God damn Taylor- Look, I thought I fucking told you I didn't want any flowers." Brett hisses, his voice filled with venom.

"B-but how will I make it up to you?" Aiden looks up, his eyes begin to prick with tears.

"Forget it, okay, just fucking forget it. I have more pairs and I don't want you to buy me a pair of cheap shoes." Aiden flinches at his harsh words.

"O-oh..." Aiden's arms fall by his side and he looks down at the ground. "I-I'm sorry for bothering you then."

Aiden turns and feels a tear slip down his face as he drags his feet back towards the school.

"Hey-" Aiden flinches as he hears Brett's voice, he turns slowly to face the taller. "You're not even going to give me them?"

Aiden stares at the taller in confusion, his head tilted slightly as he tries to figure out what he means. In the eyes of the other, he looks like a little puppy that was trying to solve a puzzle.

"I-I thought you didn't want them." 

"Just cause I said I didn't want them doesn't mean I don't want them now." He grabs the roses from out of his hands, quickly hissing and looking down at his hand. "Didn't you cut off the thorns?" 

"O-oh no! I-I'm so sorry, follow me." Aiden grabs Brett's elbow and leads him into the green house, leading him towards the small table in the center. "Let me get the bandages."

He runs towards the small cabinet that they keep the first aid kit in, along with other things they may need if something happens. He races back in no time and looks down at the small cut on Brett's finger.

"T-this may sting." He wipes off the blood and cleans out the wound, he flinches slightly at the hiss Brett makes under his breathe. "S-sorry."

He puts the cut cream on the wound and every so slowly places the bandage on the wound. 

"T-there, all better!" Aiden smiles at Brett.

"Thanks." Brett stands up and looks around. "What is this place anyway?" 

"O-oh, it's the green house, we bring in the plants that can't handle the cold or hot weather in here. The humidity helps a lot with the growth of each plant, look see, these Lily of the valleys are doing wonderful." Aiden smiles greatly at the small white flowers, his fingers lightly brushing against the petals.

"You really like do flowers, I guess that's how you got the name Flower Boy, right?" Brett walks up next to him, staring down at the small flowers.

"Yeah, flowers are so beautiful, how could I not like them?" He smiles up at the brunette.

Brett looks down at him, his eyes searching over the smaller boys face, the sound of Aiden's phone going off takes the two out of their trance.

"H-hello?" He quickly holds the phone out at the sound of Wendy's voice. "I-I'm okay Wendy, I'm in the green house."

"Jesus, well hurry up, curfew is soon and-"

"I know I know, you'll have my ass if I get detention." Aiden scratches the back of his neck as he chuckles.

"Exactly, so hurry up and back here." With that she hangs up the call, making Aiden chuckle at how much of an angry poodle she reminded him of.

"W-well we better head back, Wendy's going to have my ass if I'm late." Aiden laughs and looks up at Brett. "Guess this is good bye then."

Aiden gives him a shy smiles before turning to leave, he frowns as he feels Brett's hand pull him back his hair, making him hiss in pain. Before he can say anything, Aiden's eyes go wide as he feels Brett's lips on his, the soft flesh capturing his mouth in a painful way. Slowly, Aiden leans against Brett's chest as the kiss turns into a soft and sensual one; the way Brett nips on Aiden's bottom lip makes the smaller boy moan softly into his mouth, moving his hands to grip onto his white shirt. Brett's free hand snakes around his waist and pulls Aiden closer, deepening the kiss. Aiden's eyes flutter open as he feels Brett's tongue run against his lip, it asking for entrance.

Aiden feels the vibrations from his phone in his pocket, he slightly pushes against Brett's chest, ending the kiss. They stare at one another, their hot breathes mingle in between them as neither bother stepping away from the other.

"I-I really need to go now, or else I won't have an ass tomorrow." Aiden chuckles lightly and gives Brett a soft smile.

"Me too, Witney hates when I'm late." He rolls his eyes softly.

"Witney?" 

"Yeah, my girlfriend."

"Y-y-your girlfriend?!" Aiden pushes him away and frowns. "Witney is your girlfriend and you didn't tell me!?"

"Why would I need to tell you?" He reaches his hand out and hooks his finger through Aiden's belt loop, tugging on it and pulling him back.

"B-because you're not single and you just kissed me!" Aiden sputters in shock, not believing how Brett can be so calm.

"So what, what she doesn't know won't hurt her." He grins and leans down, lightly kissing Aiden's neck.

"N-no!" He shoves his chest and backs away. "You and I can't-"

He quick turns before he knocks over a plant, running towards the door. He glances back with his hand on the handle, seeing that Brett is still standing there, a slight smirk on his face.

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Aiden stabs at the meatloaf on his plate, anger fueling each jab into the cooked meat.

"Um, Aiden?" John's soft voice calls out to his angry friend.

"What?" His snapping reply shocked his two friends, making the two share a worried look between them.

"What happened? You seem so...tense." Wendy asks, taking the initiative.

"Nothing just-" Aiden let's out a deep sighs, his shoulders slumping forward. "Nothing really, just...don't want to be back ya know, wish I could still be home."

"Oh, well if that's all-" Wendy elbows John in the side.

"You can visit next weekend, and the weekend after that!" Wendy smiles widely at him. 

"I guess." Aiden looks back down and starts mashing his peas.

The two friends look at one another, knowing that wasn't the really reason. The room falls quiet and John looks up seeing the reason why.

"Oh great, the 3 assholes are here." 

Aiden looks up and frowns harshly seeing Brett lead the trio with pride, but what surprises him is that he still has the roses in his hand. Witney jumps up and squeals, running over and kissing him deeply, making Aiden frown even more. She pulls away and looks down at the flowers, she says something and Brett shakes his head, which makes her frown and speak again. He walks past her and sits down at the "cool kids" table, ignoring the complaints coming from Witney. 

"Huh, I wonder why Brett has roses." Wendy asks, her voice gives off a note.

"Aiden-"

"Look, I felt bad and the only thing I'm good at is gardening, it's not like I could give him a cake or pay for the shoes." Aiden frowns at John, knowing that he would be frustrated with him.

"H-hey, atleast he didn't say who they were from!" Wendy smiles.

"I-" John is abruptly interrupted by a loud clap.

"Attention, may I have everyone's attention!" Brett stands tall and proud from behind his table.

"Oh no-" Aiden covers his mouth.

"These-" He holds up the small thing of roses. "Beautiful roses come from some one in this room that I want to point out, Flower Boy! Thank you so much for these!"

Aiden frowns and feels his face grow a deep scarlet, tears threatening to escape and everyone turns to look at him while clapping. Aiden meets Brett's eyes and sees the evil smirk in his lips, he opens his mouth and forms the words, "pay back." Aiden let's a tear slip before running out of the room, a few people stop clapping and stare, while others getting louder with their whoops and hollers. Aiden doesn't bother looking back he just keeps running down the hall until he draws closer to the dorm room building, he stops and leans against the wall, his breathe going short and vision becoming dizzy. He looks up to see Wendy and John had followed him, he gives a sad smile, finally letting all the tears out as he soon is enveloped in darkness.