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[americanskin]

Hey, lovely - Just heard from my little brother that your little brother is staying with you. They go to the same school. Is Harry okay? Ains said he wasn't at school today.

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[artsdesire]

Oh, hey. I didn't realise they were at the same school. Dani said this was where Mark had Justin enrolled before he went on the tutoring program instead. Harry's not feeling well today.

[americanskin]

It's a very good school. I went there myself. Did he come to stay with you for a reason? Tell me to piss off if I'm being nosey. I'm sorry he's not feeling well. Is it anything serious?

[artsdesire]

That's good, I'm really glad to hear that. I needed somewhere with a good dance program or it wouldn't keep his interest. He lives and breathes dance. He did. He was having a bit of a rough time back home. It's a trial basis at the moment. I wasn't sure if he was just homesick or overwhelmed but then he was throwing up and he's been in bed all day with a fever. Apparently another couple of kids in the dance class went home sick from school yesterday too.

[americanskin]

What sort of dancing does he do? Aw, I'm sorry. Do you need anything? I don't mind dropping it over if you can't leave him.

[artsdesire]

Ballet and Ballroom. He holds titles in both, but it's Ballet he wants to do professionally. He's fucking amazing, and I swear that's not just biased. He dances incredibly. No, no. You stay well and truly away or Beau and Austin will murder me if you catch any bugs.

[americanskin]

Whoa, not just a hobby then? Is he on Facebook at all? Ains said he was a nice guy, he wants to be friends. I really don't mind. Or I can send someone around if there's anything you need. If he's not well, you'll have your hands full.

[artsdesire]

No, not at all. He's a national title holder and he has another national comp coming up before Christmas. He is and he isn't. He has an account, but taking a breather from it. He had some kids being shits to him on there. I promise, it's okay. Dani's dropping by after work and Mom's been Skyping about 23 times every hour with orders. Like I said, he's been mostly just sleeping all day.

[americanskin]

How old is he? That's amazing. I can tell you're a proud big brother. Fuck, kids can be cunts these days. He sounds like he's having a rough time. So, he won't be back at school tomorrow?

[artsdesire]

He turned 15 a month ago. I'm beyond proud. There's not enough proud words. Tell me about it. It took all my inner strength not to commit grievous bodily harm on them. He's just a little fragile and vulnerable at the moment. Just giving him a change of scenery. No, I'm going to keep him off until Monday. Give him a chance to rest up.

[americanskin]

I think my brother is about two steps away from needing photographic evidence to ensure he's not really dead. Harry made quite the impression on him. You sound like me. I'd have put a bullet in them, or gotten Clint to. Probably best if he has a tummy bug. It can take a few days.

[artsdesire]

Funny, my mom said the same thing. Promise, he's still got a pulse, just pale and unimpressed with having a camera in his face. I'm not surprised, Haz is pretty sweet. He has piles of friends. It's not easy being the new kid, let alone the new kid who pukes in front of the whole school.

[americanskin]

Has he got the same blue eyes as you? The resemblance is undeniable. Poor baby doesn't look good. No, that's the last thing he needs. He'll be mortified.

[artsdesire]

He has, yes. We have the same eyes as our dad. But he's the baby of a big family, so even over distance, my mom and my sisters are in over-protective mode. It's a miracle they're not on a flight here as we speak.

[americanskin]

Plus, he's a long way from home, so it's understandable they'd be feeling like that. The big sibling job is never done, and I hear it's the same being a parent. Do you think he's not feeling well because it's been a big upheaval?

[artsdesire]

Parenting looks hard has fuck. Not so much an upheaval as a rough week in general. It wouldn't have helped.

[americanskin]

It does. It's probably why I don't really have the urge myself. Do you think he'll adjust okay in NY?

[artsdesire]

That's okay, Ange. Not everyone wants or needs kids. How's the pregnancy going? He'll adjust anywhere he can dance. I'm hoping he'll had a stab at Juilliard when he finishes high school. He's a complex kid, but not a complicated one.

[americanskin]

I've honestly never had a maternal urge. Even now, I don't feel like I need to have one. It's not too bad. Everything seems to be running smoothly. I feel a bit shit some days, but that's okay. What sort of lad is he like? Are you going to have your hands full?

[artsdesire]

Of course you don't. People are put on this world for way more than just breeding. How far along are you now? He's very unassuming, though he'll slay on the dancefloor. He's quiet, sweet, and kind. But he has a bit of a wicked bitchy and joker streak when he feels like it.

[americanskin]

Almost four months. It's going pretty quick. Soon, I'll need to be upgrading to maternity clothes, which is a scary thought, to say the least. Well, he shares yours and Euan's blood, the wicked streak is inevitable.