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You've got the devil in your eyes
~Reggie

Morning came yet the tension from the argument still made its presence known, hanging in the air like a dark cloud.

Lau couldn't stomach this much longer

He barely slept last night and if he did manage to sleep he'd wake up in a cold sweat from nightmares about Larry. He knew of Larry's past

The parts he were told

Taking into consideration the hardened expression and the fire behind his brother's eyes, he knew his Larry had disappeared in that moment. Larry was known for being sweet and kind to everyone he met

Unless you pushed him too far

Lau knew he was out of line last night and pushed Larry too far, he didn't mean for it to get out of hand the way it did. He just needed time to process the information he was told, Larry made him snap. They were both at fault and need to talk about this whenever Larry returned, this conversation was meant to be had face to face. He felt sick to his stomach and didn't really have an appetite, he was worried about his brother no matter how pissed they were at each other right now. They're twins after all they've been known to bicker and fight never escalating it to the point of a physical altercation, but they've never left the house after an argument. Larry being the hothead he is would either lock himself up in his room or go outside for some air, but he's never left before.

Lau had tried multiple times to call Larry each time being greeted by his cheerful voice on his voicemail, none of his texts were answered or read.

He fucked up bad this time

He didn't mean to yell at Larry, he knew he didn't ask him to kill Jaden but that's the thing. With Larry when it came down to Lau he didn't need to be asked to protect him, it came natural for him. Larry had a number one rule for anyone in their lives that Jaden managed to fuck up royally: Don't fuck with his mother or his twin

The consequences would be fatal

Lau sighed to himself grabbing his journal from his nightstand drawer along with his pen and began to write

I never meant to hurt him, I didn't mean to yell. I should've known he'd done something about Jaden, he'd been gone too long. Yes he was stupid for doing something that reckless but I know why he did it. I was just afraid, afraid of losing him if anyone found out and told the police. Larry can handle himself but I can't stomach the thought of him getting taken away, taken away from Mama, taken away from me... my heart hurts so bad. I should've never yelled, we could've had a civil conversation but my anger won. I pray he's not hurt, I hope he's okay.. this is my twin, my mirror, my other half.. the only one I have in this world to keep me level and grounded... he's the man I love.

He took a deep breath deciding to pour out his heart

I love this man with my whole heart, he's the one I want, he's the one I need. People won't understand our relationship but looking at what happened last night, I'm starting to not care. I will never forget the way he looked at me before he left, that look of coldness and anger... he looked at me as if I was a stranger. I never want him to look at me that way again, I want him to look at me and see love, I want him to look at me as if I'm his entire world. It's selfish but true, I don't want anyone else to have him... I want him to be mine and I his. I can't put into words what he makes me feel but I like it, it's different then how I felt with Jaden, it's like a safely blanket.. no one can get to me under it. I have to tell him, I need to tell him..

Lau put his journal back in its rightful place taking a deep breath, he felt like throwing up and crying at the same time. The one person he wanted the most was the one angry with him and he couldn't take it, he needed to try again. Picking up his phone once again he clicked his contact listening to it ring, it felt like years before he heard Larry's voice on the other end and this time it wasn't a recording. Strong annoyance was laced in his tone garnished with ice and venom

He was still greatly pissed

"What do you want Laurent?" Lau felt his heart shatter a bit more, he called him his name.. no "belle" no "bèbe" not even "Lau" just "Laurent" he never addressed him by that name unless Lau pissed him to the point where he saw red, and the world around him glowed a dark crimson color at the moment. Larry sighed on the other end, his patience wearing thin "if you not gonna speak then hang up, I no have time for this" there it was again, that deep regimen he'd heard last night.

When did his voice get so deep?

Quickly licking his dry lips he cleared his throat rushing himself to speak before Larry hung up in his face or worse, turned his phone off completely. Larry was a ticking time bomb right now and he didn't want to argue. "I-I just want for see if you oki" he never sounded so small. He was met with a sharp "I'm fine" before Larry continued "are you done?" Lau could feel the tears rolling down his cheeks trying to mask his sniffs, "L-Larry I sorry... p-please come home", the line was silent for a moment. He moved the phone from his ear to check if his brother was still there before his heart shattered again, a venomous "No" coming from the other line

He moved to beg again before Larry continued "We need time apart, I too pissed off right now". Lau let the dam break, he was now full on sobbing feeling as if he couldn't breathe "Larry pleaseeee" he pleaded through sobs, his body shaking as he held himself. "I no care if you no talk to me, I-I need you... please I sorry, I sorry I yelled! I sorry I said what I said!". Larry pulled over into a random parking lot putting the car in park, he was extremely pissed but he couldn't bare to listen to his brother cry like this. "Lau I need you for breath for me, I need you to calm down" Lau sounded like a child throwing a tantrum after being told no. "No! I no calm down! No tell me to calm down! I no calm down until you come back!" He yelled through choked sobs. Larry cleared his throat doing the only thing he knew could calm Lau down.

He sung

Smile, though your heart is aching
Smile, even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky
You'll get by

He continued on, listening closely for Lau's harsh sobs to dwindle

If you smile with your fear and sorrow
Smile, and maybe tomorrow
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just

Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear
May be ever so near

He could hear Lau calming down slightly, his sobs becoming less harsh before dwindling down to sniffles. He sighed speaking in a gentle tone "I'm coming home now oki", Lau sniffed nodding as if Larry could see him, a quiet "Oki" was the response Larry received. He kept Lau on the line the ride home while multitasking with calming himself down.

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Larry walked into the house coming face to face with a red puffy eyed Lau, his heart breaking at the sight seeing as he was the reason for those tears. "I-I sorry" Lau brokenly cried as Larry pulled him in for a hug, "I know bèbe, I know.. I sorry too". They looked about the same at the moment

Like they hadn't slept in days

Larry ran his hand through Lau's frizzy twists as he held him "lets get you upstairs, you look tired bèbe", A soft sigh was released "I am" Lau spoke, his words being muffled by Larry's hoodie. "I gonna take your hair down when you wake up then we talk for this oki?" Lau sleepily nodded his head "Oki". Larry couldn't lie, he was tired too but Lau was more important right now especially after his breakdown. They silently made their way up the stairs and into Larry's (their) bedroom, stripping out of his clothes and into something more comfortable Larry laid down with Lau holding him close to his chest: their heartbeats in sync once again. He kissed Lau's tear stained cheeks quietly slipping out of bed making his way downstairs to make a phone call, trying his best to be as quiet as possible.

———

Larry sighed in frustration leaning back in his chair, his black sweats hanging dangerously low on his hips and the air nipped at his shirtless chest but he was too pissed to care and the heat he felt from him fuming was enough to keep him warm. Across from him sat Reggie his homeboy since grade school and right hand man. "Man I no give a fuck how you do it, just find the motherfucker" Reggie gazed at Larry feeling the heatwaves of his frustration. "I'm sick of the games, he either pays me in cash or with his life, I will gladly take option two if time runs out" Reggie was taken aback by how deep Larry's voice had gotten sending a slight shiver down his spine. "Yo Larry relax, we goin find that nigga you gave him a week", Larry leaned up placing his elbows on his knees "and I was gracious enough to do that, you better find him before I do" Reggie shook his head gazing at his friend "You've got the devil in your eyes". Larry chuckled darkly tilting his head to the side "he's gonna meet the devil if I don't get my money and a good explanation"

———

Lau slowly opened his eyes blinking a few times to adjust to the dim room, the blackout curtains were closed almost completely leaving a slither of sunlight to peak in and grace his skin. He rolled over to find Larry already staring at him from across the room in a chair, his breath hitching from his stare. His eyes traced that smooth tattooed caramel skin leaving his mind to wonder

He looks so good in those sweats and he should wear his hair in a puff more

"My eyes are up here Belle" caught red handed Lau felt his cheeks heat up before rolling his eyes, "why you stare?" He mumbled trying to take the heat off of him, "waiting for you to wake up, let's take your hair down". Larry rose from his seat walking into the bathroom to set everything up to wash Lau's hair, leaving Lau to sigh quietly to himself. "You almost slipped up dumbass" he screamed in his head, so deep in his thoughts he didn't notice Larry walk back into the room until he heard his voice next to his ear "care to share your thoughts bèbe?". Jumping slightly he grabbed his chest swiftly elbowing a now laughing Larry in the stomach, "Je te dréteste" he groaned causing Larry to laugh more "I love you too".

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Lau now sat at Larry's hair washing station humming as Larry squeezed the access water from his fro deciding to let it air dry. He'd shaved him again too and although he could've done it himself he didn't complain, his nerves kicking back in knowing they'd have to talk now. Larry could feel his twin's nervousness causing him to run a hand down Lau's chest to calm him, they'd have a civil conversation, no yelling, no arguing. They moved back into the bedroom now sitting across from each other on the couch in front of the bed, Lau fiddled with his fingers while Larry decided he'd be the one to break the ice.

"I sorry I yelled and I sorry I left you. I understand why you got angry but I need you for understand why I did it."

He gently hooked his fingers underneath Lau's chin lifting his head, making him look into his eyes while he spoke 

"No one hurts the people I love, that's my rule and you know this. He fucked up, he put his hands on my lifeline and I no fuck with that. You and mama mean the world to me and I would die if it meant you two was safe. Jaden was a nightmare in human form, even if I no kill him he would just find another victim or keep trying for get to you and I no have that"

Lau gazed into Larry's eyes feeling like he'd just fallen in love with him for the first time again, this was his Larry talking. He nodded shyly silently forgiving his brother moving to place himself in his arms "Je tt'aime Larry", Larry placed a kiss to his forehead and cheek "Et je t'aime tellement"

TRANSLATIONS:

"Je te dréteste": I hate you

"Je t'aime Larry": I love you Larry

"Et je t'aime tellement": and I love you, so so much

(Lyrics used in this chapter are from: Smile by Michael Jackson)

A/N: hello loves! I hope you all are enjoying the story so far. Who do you think owes Larry money? How did he become "The devil"? Will Lau be able to play it cool and not slip up? Sound off in the comments I wanna know your thoughts!!

Mwah!!!