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Title: Brotherly Love - Chapter 77
Author: mhobbs0430
Pairing: Adam/Kris
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Word Count: 2190
Rating: NC-17/R for the whole story

Disclaimer:
This never happened, just in my imagination, based on real people, I don't own them. Amanda is mine, I love that woman. The Martins are mine, too.
Warnings: underage sex, m/m sex, mention of underage prostitution and child abuse/neglect, homophobia.
Summary:
Kris has been in the same foster family since he was three. He's a very happy, well adjusted child, but beginning to feel different. Adam is a troubled teen, in and out of group and foster homes and on the street, forced to do things, no child should ever have to go through.

This is the story of them. A Kradam Love Story.

A/N:
This is a lot different that anything else I've written, there will be some angst. It will break your heart at times, it did mine, but bear with me, it definitely get's better and happier and eventually sexier. I have no idea how long it will be, around 100 chapters. I'll try and update twice a week. I hope you enjoy it, please comment, it makes me happy.

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Brotherly Love - Chapter 77

The next morning, Kris had to report back to work at the pool. He didn't want to go; he really just wanted to stay home with Adam till he left for college. "Kris, I'll be here when you get back, alright?"

He just shrugged and left the house.

"It'll be alright, Adam", Pam interjected before he could start complaining about Kris's behavior. He'd been acting even more strangely since they got home. But, she thought, at least he wasn't writing her checks.

Adam was busy getting his things together for school and then he left the house to see Tommy for awhile.

Meanwhile, Amanda came over to talk to Pam.

“Is everything alright?” She asked a concerned looking Amanda.

The two women sat down in the kitchen with a pot of fresh coffee. “Have you noticed anything going on with Kris, lately?” Amanda asked.

“Yes, I have”, and gave her a look that asked, 'you too?'

They talked about Kris and how he’d been acting so clingy during the trip and how he's slowly withdrawn since they came home. And then Amanda told her what he’d said the previous night about his parents.

“Oh my God, Amanda; I had no idea”, she put her hand over her mouth. “I should have”, she felt instantly guilty.

“You couldn’t have known that was going though his head. It’s been so many years, and he seems so well adjusted. However, I think with Adam leaving, it’s bringing up some old wounds.”

“That never quite healed. My poor baby.” Pam felt awful. How did she miss this? “Thank you, Amanda. I don’t know what I’d do without you looking out for all of us.”

The two women hugged and then Pam sat up. “Ok now, maybe you can help me with my other problem.” Amanda raised her eyebrows as Pam told her about the checks appearing every time she did anything for Adam. “Really, I mean, $1000 for dinner, $500 for breakfast. Oh, and I brought up his laundry and later found a check for $2000 on my dresser.” She threw her hands in the air. “And this morning, as he left the house, he slipped another $1000; I don’t even know what that was for…”

Amanda started laughing so hard that Pam just looked at her. “You don’t think it’s a big deal?”

“You didn’t cash them, did you?” She snickered.

“Of course not! But why does he think he should pay me?” Pam was seemingly offended.

“Ok, you are looking at this only from your perspective; Adam paying you for love or something. He’s not.”

That caught her attention.

“Adam has come into this very large sum of money that he doesn’t think he wants or deserves.”

“Go on.”

“I think this is just his way of justifying keeping it; by helping the people he loves. I don’t think he’s trying to offend you or make you feel bad in any way. Remember, he’s just a kid and he’s dealing with this huge thing the only way he knows how. I’m not a therapist, Pam. This is only my observed opinion; but I think that Adam’s handling everything else that went on very well, that I don’t think you should worry about this.”

“Do I give them back?”

“Just hold on to them. One day, you’ll both look back at this and laugh.”

The two women talked a little longer about both boys and then they hugged goodbye, leaving Pam alone to think. Poor Kris. What can I do to help him? She wondered as she went about the rest of her day.

~~~~

Kris finally got home from the pool in the late afternoon, and Adam was waiting for him on Kris's bed, sitting propped up on his pillow.

"Adam", Kris joined him on the bed and let Adam hold him. "Missed you."

"I told you I'd be right here, waiting for you. How was the pool?"

“Not the same without you.”

“Aw, I know, baby.”

They spent the rest of the day together. Kris helped Adam decide what to take pack for school. He’d only be gone two days before coming home that first weekend, anyway. Kris would have to work, but Adam promised to hang out with him at the pool. Maybe he could even work, too.

The next morning, Adam and Ron had their appointment with the bank. Adam didn't really care about any of that stuff, but Ron insisted that he be part of the decision making concerning his money. It was a lot of money and he could have more than a comfortable life for himself and Kris by investing it properly and Ron wanted to make sure that he had proper counseling in that area.

They kept a fair amount in a checking account for Adam to use for school and anything else that he might need and the rest they diversified into some high interest and money market accounts until they could decide on mutual funds. Adam didn’t care, but he was glad that Ron was there to help him make the right decision.

On the way home, Ron decided to bring something else up. “So Adam...” He began.

“Yeah dad?”

“You have got to stop writing your mom checks. She’s getting really offended.” He smiled, so Adam realized that he wasn’t angry, at all.

“Oh.” He never thought about that. “I’m not trying to offend her, or you.”

“We know you mean well, son.”

“I just want to pay you back for everything you’ve done for me.”

“We don’t need to be paid back, Adam. We want you to save it for your future. Besides, I’m not sure we kept enough in that account for them not to bounce if she did cash them”, he teased.

Adam eyes got wide and looked at Ron like he had three heads.

~~~~

The next few days went by quickly and before they knew it, it was time for Adam to report to school. He was so excited, but was trying not to show it in front of Kris. He sort of resented that, because he should be excited. And, Kris should be happy for him. But he was trying to understand.

Kris had promised to come with their parents to take Adam to college and see his room. He had every intention of going. He really did.

But that morning, he woke up so depressed over Adam leaving that he picked a fight with him during breakfast and ended up walking out of the house, fuming.

Adam sat at the table dumbfounded over Kris's actions and then he got pissed. Pam tried to calm him down.

“Adam, honey. He’ll come around.”

“Why is he acting like that?”

“I think he’s so afraid of losing you, that he’s pushing you away.”

“That doesn’t even make sense.” Tears were streaming down his face in anger.

Kris got into the car and found himself at Dani and Ethan’s house. Ethan was out, but Dani calmed Kris down enough to get him talking. She wanted to call Adam and tell him where Kris was, but he refused to let her.

“I don’t know what I’m doing, Dani. I feel so lost.”

“Aw, come here, Krissy”, She pulled him into a hug and let him cry on her shoulder.

Kris tried to tell her how he was feeling, but he didn’t even know. He just felt so alone.

“You know, honey. Adam isn’t going anywhere. You can see him anytime you want. And just think, Tommy will keep and eye on him for ya”, she winked. Then getting serious again, “This is big for Adam too, you know? It’s scary starting a new chapter of your life. I think he really needs you right now, too.”

He felt a little better talking to her. He knew he was being ridiculous. But now, he didn’t know what to do about it. “Should I call him?”

“I’ll call your house and tell them where you are so no one worries, alright?”

Kris nodded in response.

“Tommy’s on his way to pick me up, I’m taking him to school. I think you should come with us and surprise Adam.”

Kris smiled, Dani was the best.

~~~~

The telephone rang at the Martin’s and Pam picked it up, thanked who ever was on the other end and then handed the phone to Adam. “Is it Kris?” He asked.

Pam shook her head, “Dani.”

Adam grabbed the phone and took it into the other room, but she'd already hung up.

His phone buzzed a few seconds later with Dani saying that everything's fine and she'd call him later.

Adam huffed, and went upstairs to finish packing so they could leave for school. He guessed that Kris didn't want to come after all, he thought sadly.

Ron warmed up the suburban and Pam and Adam piled in; his stuff in the back

"I really wanted Kris to come."

"I know you did, sweetie. He'll come around. You'll see."

For the first time, Adam was really unsure about them.

~~~~

Tommy arrived at Dani's surprised to see Kris. He hugged him while Dani explained what was going on.

Kris climbed in the back seat of Tommy's car. He hoped that Adam wasn't too angry with him. He wanted to call him, but Dani said this was better.

They parked the car and then walked to the dorm. Fortunately, there were plenty of guides around the campus to show the newbie’s where to go.

They found Tommy's dorm and trekked his bags up the stairs. Adam wasn't there yet. Tommy set his stuff down and they hopped on the empty beds to wait for Adam to arrive. Tommy wanted Adam to have his choice of bed and dresser.

After a while, Tommy and Dani decided to walk around outside. "We won't go far. Do you want to come?" Dani asked Kris. He shook his head no; he wanted to wait for Adam in the room.

About ten minutes later, Kris heard talking out in the hallway, and the door opened. Adam walked into the door and noticed Kris sitting on the bed.

"Kris? What the... How did... Oh my God, you came", He finally spit out and hugged his boy. "I'm so glad you’re here.”

"I'm sorry. I was being stupid.” Adam didn't want to say he agreed, so he just kissed him instead.

"We're glad you're here too, Kris", mom and dad both agreed.

"So where are Tommy and Dani?" Adam finally asked. He figured that's how Kris got here.

"They're outside. They'll be back in a minute."

Just then, the two came back in. "Adam", Tommy greeted him cheerfully. "Which bed do you want?”

'Kris? You pick", Adam said, as Kris blushed.

"So, I guess you don't need you're parents here, do you?" Pam hugged Adam and they said their goodbyes. “We'll see you this weekend."

Dani would drive Kris home later.

"Bye mom, dad. Thanks for everything".

"We’ll take this one", Kris finally said of the beds. "Is that ok with you?"

"Yeah, it's perfect."

Kris and Dani helped their guys get unpacked and the beds made. Then Dani urged Tommy out the door to give Adam and Kris some space. "We're gonna check out the campus and find the cafeteria, alright?"

"Uh huh", Adam said, wrapped around Kris. They didn't even hear the door close and lock; Adam already had Kris on the bed, kissing him into the mattress.

"I'm sorry."

"I love you."

Adam managed to pull off Kris’s clothing and his own while having Kris pinned down on the bed. “Baby, I hate to fight.”

“I’m s…”

“Don’t. It’s ok. I’m just glad you’re here.” They stopped talking as Adam made love to Kris in his new college dorm room. Everything was going to be ok.

~~~~

Tommy and Dani came back an hour later and knocked before coming in, “Hey guys, is the coast clear?” Tommy giggled.

Kris blushed, still putting the rest of his clothes back on.

“So we found this cool snack place called the Snack Shack. You guys hungry?”

“Yeah, sounds great!”

The four friends spent the rest of the day together, helping Tommy and Adam get checked in and find their way around campus and then they hung out in the boys’ room until it was late and time for all ‘visitors’ to leave.

Kris hugged Adam tight. “Can I come back tomorrow?”

“Of course you can, baby. I’d miss you if you didn’t”, Adam kissed him goodbye and then Kris and Dani left their boys alone.

As they drove home, Dani told Kris that he did the right thing by going. “I know. Thanks, Dani.”

“Anytime, hun.”

TBC