The Rookie (manxmen)**Hothouse Book 1**

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

(Delectable Model Matt Stone, my idea of what Nate looks like-------->)

 **A/N- this chapter as you will figure out is in Nate's POV, and warning don't be mad...angst is a part of the plot..it will get better, promise**

"Come on little Bro, I promise not to embarrass you. I will be on my best behaviour." I stated giving Thad my best and my most innocent boy scout expression.

"The answer is still no, the last time you popped up, Xavier almost snapped you in two, and Robbie told you to take a hike." He had the nerve to chuckle as he slipped the last button through the loop on his blue shirt.

"Psh, that little beauty is just playing hard to get, no one can resist my charms." I intoned as I stepped up behind him and smoothed the cotton material over his shoulders. The boy had certainly filled out from that awkward gangly teen he used to be. Thad was positively glowing now a days and I have a sneaky suspicion it was due to that mammoth of a man, that was his chief. And in a way I was both concerned and happy for him at the same time. I have picked up on the vibe between the members of his crew, and I would bet money that they are more than just co-workers and friends. And I hoped that my sensitive little brother didn't get his feelings hurt. I have to admit that I was responsible for much of his unhappiness and his feelings of betrayal. Lashing out at him while being the coward that I was, denying a very important part of myself, and letting the jealousy that I felt for his ability to be true to himself rule how I dealt with him. Words could never express how sorry I am for hurting him like that. He was my little brother and at the end of the day, I love the little shit.

Thad turned around and glared at me, "Alright you can come, but Nate, I am going to make it clear. Whatever you see and hear stays there. I am not going to tell their business, but the guys are really close if you get my drift. And um...I am kinda, sorta dating the Lance." He mumbled the last part and his eyes darted everywhere, he refused to look me in my eyes.

I knew it. "So, does this mean you guys are exclusive and not a part of the group activities?" I asked wanting to be sure. It's not that I was uncomfortable with the idea of group sex. Shit, with those studs, even a butt virgin like me would gladly put out for them, not that I would ever admit that to Xavier's cocky ass.

Thad fidgeted with the tails of his shirt before he peeked up at me."You don't feel anyway about that?" He timidly asked me.

I reached out and snared his fingers in mine. "Listen Bro, I know I have said some hurtful things to you and treated you deplorably, and I will regret my actions for the rest of my life. I am so sorry, you have the strength to be who you are. So, I stopped being a pansy, and decided to take a page from your book of bravery and admit that I am gay as well. I am sure mom will have words about it, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. As for your crew, whatever floats their boat, that is not my business. And if the chief makes you happy, then I say that's your business too, but be careful okay. I don't have to tell you about the complications of being in a relationship with your superior. If you guys can work around it, then great. Now come on, I have a man to woo." I bumped hs shoulder hoping to lighten the mood a little bit.

"Fine, but one inappropriate word, and you are outta there." He warned and proceeded to drag me from his apartment and towards his truck. It didn't take long for us to reach the sports bar they were meeting at to watch the game and throw back a few beers. It was funny to watch him get even more animated the closer we got to the door. God, he had it bad already and I hoped that his boyfriend was as serious when it comes to his feelings about my little brother. He better be or else I was going to punch him in the face, I don't care how big the fucker was.