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A Ticklish Thriller - 11. Strengthening The Brotherly Bond
Mikey, Dakota, & Adam
The sun’s early morning light streamed into Mikey’s hospital room The soft golden rays were separated, by the open blinds. However, the sun wasn’t what gave Dakota his pleasant wakening. He was brought to consciousness, by the soft boyish giggling of his extremely adorable soulmate. Opening his eyes, the half Cherokee was blessed with the sun playing on Mikey’s soft angelic features as he slightly squirmed, and giggled his way through the doctor’s examination. He softly chuckled, when Mikey’s cute squeaks escaped the brunette’s soft, plump lips. The almost mouse like sound, was caused by the massaging touch, of the older man’s fingers.
“You’re doing really good Mikey.” Dr. Leonard Warring lightly chuckled, after giving his words of encouragement. “It’s not quite as bad as when we had to examine your ankle, and foot.”
“That’s cause he’s just one giant, walking tickle nerve.” Dakota chuckled when both men jumped from the sound of his voice.
“Good morning, my sweet giggly angel.”
“Hey sexy Indian boy.” Mikey managed to say, just before another bout of giggles were released. “Just you wait Dr. Warring. One day, I’m gonna perform a tickle examination on you.” A sudden high pitched squeal, followed by boisterous laughter filled the room.
“Ya know, it’s not nice to threaten someone, who can completely destroy you, with various medical tools.” The doctor paused, looked at his adorable younger patient, and smirked. “This reflex hammer for example, it looks totally innocent, and unassuming.” Leonard tapped it on Mikey’s arm. “See, it’s not threatening at all. However, if it’s used like this.” The older man held his patient’s good ankle, and started stroking the rubber tip up and down his captive’s very soft, and wriggling bare sole. He also made sure to get under the scrunching toes.
“No… Not the toes too. You’re cheating.” Futilely, Mikey tried working his foot free, but wasn’t quite strong enough. He was still a bit weak, and groggy from the previous day.
“It becomes the perfect tickle tool.” Leo chuckled. “Just remember, I’ve also got a pinwheel. I know, that gets a very ticklish response.”
“Hey, Dr. Warring, where can I get those? I think me, and Mikey could have some great fun with them.” Both Dakota, and Leo started laughing, when they saw the look on the younger man’s face.
“Okay, I give, I give. I won’t tickle examine you.” The twenty-two year old widely smiled, gently rubbed his soles together, and opened his arms. “Can I get a hug?”
The doctor smiled, and nodded. He gasped, and pleasantly sighed. The feeling that flowed through him, as Mikey’s arms wrapped around his upper body, was something the older man hadn’t ever felt. He could feel a warmth growing in his heart, that warmth began spreading through his whole body. Tears welled in the doctor’s eyes, when he finally opened them, and saw the sun’s bright rays bathing Mikey in an ethereal warm glow. “T….Thank you Mikey.”
“You’re welcome Doc. Thank you for taking good care of me, and getting me to laugh.” The young man giggled, closed his eyes and blushed. He smiled, when he felt Dakota’s arms wrap around him, in a protective cocoon.
“You’re a very lucky man, Dakota. Mikey’s become my favorite patient. He’s got an amazing loving soul.” Leonard smiled, and shook the younger man’s hand. He was surprised, and again gasped when Dakota pulled him into a hug. Again, the doctor was filled with warmth.
“Thanks for taking good care of my angel boy, Dr. Warring. He’s certainly the best thing in my life.” Dakota smiled, and released the doctor.
“How’d you sleep my love?” Mikey asked once the two were alone.
“Pretty good, but I did miss having you beside me. I don’t know what I’ll do, when you’re completely back on your feet.” The two young men giggled. “No pun intended. I know you love your independence, I love mine too.”
“We can discuss it lover. Honestly, I love feeling your warm, muscular body beside me as well. It makes me feel like I’m fortified, and nothing can hurt me.” Dakota smiled, when Mikey pulled him into a passion filled embrace, and kiss.
“Damn guys, get a room.” Adam chuckled, when both Mikey, and Dakota jumped, in surprise.
“You think that’s funny huh?” With a devious smirk, the twenty-seven year old quickly had his younger brother in his lap, and wrapped in a bear hug. “Let’s see if you think this is just as funny baby bro.” The cop’s fingers wiggled, between his wriggling captive’s ribs.
“Shit, not my ribs….” Adam’s ticklish squeals, and laughter echoed through the room. His body squirmed, and writhed, attempting an impossible escape.
“Good morning Ad.” Mikey said through his giggling. He couldn’t laugh too much, the gunshot area was still tender.
“Tell me you love me baby bro.” Dakota snickered. He continued tickling the younger man. Dakota slightly lifted Adam’s shirt, and gently drilled his index finger in his brother’s deep belly button crevice, and added a couple raspberries, blown on Adam’s neck.
The almost ear splitting shrieks, and screeching laughter echoed throughout the room. “Okay! Okay! I love you Kota.” Adam genuinely smiled, and closed his eyes when he felt Dakota’s arms slightly tighten, and a gently placed kiss on his cheek. “Ya know, I think being a baby brother to you, is gonna be amazing. You put so much love, and kindness into your showing of affection.” Adam’s head pressed harder into the cop’s chest. The twenty-five year old closed his eyes, and sighed. Dakota’s heartbeat was soothing the brunette’s inner fears. Wiping his tear filled eyes, Adam slightly turned, wrapped his arms around Dakota’s neck, and gave him the most emotional, and strongest hug he could. I...I love you, Dakota. Thank you, for helping me protect, and love our younger brothers, and mates.”
Dakota wiped his eyes, and gently kissed Adam’s head. “I love you too Adam, thank you for accepting me. I really needed a family to love, and who loves me.”
“You’ve definitely got one Kotie.” Mikey smiled. He loved watching his soulmate, and brother being so affectionate, and loving with each other.
Adam got up, sat beside his brother on the other side of the bed, and gently kissed Mikey’s cheek. “I love you, so much my sweet angelic bro. Don’t ever scare me like that again. I couldn’t lose any of our family, but, losing you would be the hardest to endure. I’ve loved you, your entire life Mikey. I always felt it was my job, and purpose to love, and protect you.” Adam had to pause, and take a deep breath, the emotion was choking him up. “You’re such a sweet, and loving soul, always have been. Just seeing you smile, when you’re truly happy, takes away any darkness in me.” The two men shared a gentle hug, and kiss as they cried on each other’s shoulder.
“I’ll try not to ever leave you Adam, I love you. I know Lance, and I have an incredibly strong bond, but, the two of us have a strong bond too. You’re my forever, and original big brother. You’ve always been there for me. The best part is, now, I get to share you, and my other two brothers with my Kota. Speaking of brothers. Where’s Jai, and Lance?”
Adam composed himself, and Mikey. “Jai’s, and the rest of the family, are out Christmas Shopping. They’ll be by later today.”
Suddenly, something came to the brunette. “Kote, why’d you call him your baby brother? How old are you?”
“He’s twenty-seven baby bro.” Adam said. He reached over his brother, and started gently squeezing Dakota’s upper thigh.
“Shit, you’re evil.” Dakota howled, and cackled boisterously. His body squirmed, and quickly, the half Irishman pulled his knees up to his chest.
“Thankfully, he’s an extremely ticklish, twenty-seven year old. Otherwise, I’d have no way of retaliating, or getting revenge, when he tickles me.” Adam boyishly giggled, when he saw the playful look in his older brother’s eyes.
Mikey smiled angelically. “You’re twenty-seven? Man, you’re old as shit, I’m not sure if I wanna be with a senior citizen.” His signature giggles filled the room, as he hid under the covers. “You can’t see me anymore, I’m under my magic invisibility covers.”
Adam shook his head, giggling at his brother’s antics. “Not the magic covers again. I thought we’d seen the last of them…” He paused. “Two months ago.”
Dakota cackled and covered his eyes. “You’re sooo gonna get it when you’re all better baby boy.” Chuckling, the half Cherokee very lightly wiggled his fingers along the outline of his angel’s body. Dakota, and Adam smiled, when an adorable giggle, came from under the blanket. “Umm Mikey, there’s one major flaw in your magic covers.”
Mikey threw the covers back, and laid back down, gently massaging his sore area. “Someone, please remind me not to do that again, until I’m all better.” He pouted, when his statement garnered laughter. “What’s the flaw?”
“I think you forgot, I’m the son of a High Priestess, and a powerful Shaman, I can see through your invisibility covers.” Dakota chuckled, and kissed Mikey’s forehead. “I love you, my sweet baby boy. Don’t ever change, or lose your childlike playful side. It really is a big part of your magic, and what endears you to people.”
“Kota’s right baby bro. You’re presence is definitely missed at the store. Everyone’s been worried about their favorite baby brother. I can’t even remember how many people come up to me, Ty, or Jai, and ask how you’re doing. You never seem to notice, but, you’ve touched the lives of a lot of people.”
Mikey’s tears streamed down his cheeks. He was completely astonished, and a bit bewildered, hearing about all these people, caring for his well being.
Dakota, and Adam cuddled against their angel. “Babe, are you okay?”
“He’s just processing everything. I’m sure you’ve realized, in his mind, Mikey’s not doing anything special, or extraordinary. To him, it’s just...well….”
“Mikey, being Mikey.” The younger brunette blushed, and slightly smiled. “I love being cuddled by you guys. My Kotie, and brothers give the best cuddles, so do the rest of the family, but there’s something special, and different when I’m hugged, and being cuddled by my brothers, and mate. It’s… I don’t know how to describe it. A bit more protective, on a less parental level, I guess. I’m not sure if I’m even making sense.” He softly giggled.
Adam got a serious expression on his face, and a far away look in his eyes.
“Ad, are you okay big bro?” Mikey could feel a mixture of sadness, regret, and slight anger coming from his older brother.
Dakota closed his eyes, and could sense the same thing. Without thinking, he took hold of Adam’s hand, then grasped Mikey’s. Through their bond, he sent his younger mate a message, asking him to take hold of Adam’s hand, so the two of them could send love, and positive thoughts to comfort, and calm their brother. Mikey did as requested. He closed his eyes, and joined his loving energy with his mate’s. Together, the duo visualized their energy flowing, in an endless circle embracing Adam’s being, and heart.
Adam gasped. He felt the surge of energy course through his heart, and soul, filling his veins. When he opened his eyes, he saw a soft glowing golden light surrounding the trio. The energy flowing through him, was healing the dark thoughts that entered his mind, and spirit. Finally, after a couple moments, the three men let go of each other’s hands. “What…”
“We shared our positive thoughts, and energy with our brother. You were sending out waves of unhappiness, and negativity. We didn’t want you to suffer, so we helped ease your spirit, and mind.” Dakota whispered, as he fell back in the chair. Both he, and Mikey were a little drained from the use of their energy, but were grateful, for the opportunity.
Adam wiped the tears from his eyes, then he hugged both Mikey, and Dakota. “I don’t….”
“You don’t have to thank us bro. We love you.” Mikey looked inside himself, he found the bond he’d always shared with Adam. He could feel it extending to Dakota. After gazing into his sexy cop’s eyes, he knew it was real. “Adam, I think it’s time we talk.”
Dakota got a serious look on his face. “Is this something that requires me to leave?”
“Probably not, I’m not even sure what…” Adam paused, when he felt Mikey’s hand on his shoulder. One look into his brother’s quivering soft brown eyes told him exactly what they needed to talk about. “Actually Kota, I know exactly what Mikey wants to talk about, and you definitely need to be here.” The brunette turned, to face his younger brother. “Mikey, do you want the family together for this?”
Mikey shook his head no. He stayed silent, so he wouldn’t immediately break down, and lose his nerve. The youngest man sighed, then he gazed, and pointed at the two men, he loved in very different ways.
“Do you need me to do anything?” Dakota asked, as he gently, pulled his mate, and brother into a loving embrace.
“Can you please let the nurses know Mikey’s fine, and that we need to have some uninterrupted time, to talk, as a family? I’m gonna shoot a message to everyone else, not to disturb us, that we’re fine, and need to talk.” Dakota nodded, kissed Mikey, and left for the nurses station. Meanwhile, Adam sent the text. He looked at his brother, and smiled. “Mikey, let me sit behind you, like we did as kids.”
With a big smile, the twenty-two year old carefully scooted forward enough, so his brother could fit behind him comfortably. After both got situated, Mikey sighed blissfully. A soft giggle escaped the younger brunette’s lips, when Adam’s arms wrapped gently around him, and his fingers very lightly grazed Mikey’s arms.
“Before we go into the story behind your scars, we need to have a serious talk.” Adam placed a kiss on the smaller man’s head, and gently smoothed the medium brown hair.
Mikey slightly cringed, he hung his head, and nodded. Although, he knew this was coming, Mikey wasn’t looking forward to this talk, at all.
When he returned, Dakota heard Adam, talking to Mikey. Not wanting to disturb the brother’s intimate bonding time, but being curious, he quietly slipped in the room, and sat, in a corner. He shook his head, and placed his finger on his lips, when he, and Adam locked eyes, when Mikey’s were closed. The two men shared a look, and nod of understanding.
“Mikey, I’m not gonna lie, it was a huge blow to me, your other brothers, and the rest of the family, not being told about your panic room. It kinda made us feel like you don’t trust any of us.” Adam paused, and gently kissed his brother. Instinctively, and without even looking, his fingers brushed against Mikey’s cheeks, wiping his tears. “Baby bro, don’t you know how much we all love you?”
Mikey grunted, and turned slightly, so he could look into his brother’s eyes. “Adam, I trust my whole family with my life, and most importantly, my heart. And, that now includes Dakota, he turned his head and smiled at his boyfriend. “Yes, Kota I know you’re there. I could feel your presence in the room, the entire time you’ve been back.” Mikey, and Adam giggled, when they saw the cop’s surprised expression. “You might as well come over here beside us, where you belong, my brave warrior.”
Dakota smiled, and moved beside the two brothers.
“I didn’t tell you guys, because well…” Mikey paused, he wanted to get his words exactly right. “My home, is my totally protected space. I’ve never brought anyone there, that wasn’t family, except Dakota. Even Steve, he’d never been to my home, though I’d been to his. I didn’t tell anyone, because, I didn’t want my secret room, and escape route, to be accidentally blurted out. It may seem stupid, but I felt as long as no one else knew about it, I’d always have an escape, if someone did attack me inside my home.” Mikey broke down, and violently sobbed on Adam’s chest. “I love you Adam. I love everyone in my family, I never meant to hurt anyone of you. Steve’s abuse, really got to me. I still sometimes have bad dreams about it.”
Dakota, and Adam were both cuddling the distraught younger man, as he clung to his brother. “It’s okay baby bro. I understand, and I know the others will too.” Adam softly whispered. He looked at Dakota’s tear streaked face, and held out his hand to his older brother. He slightly smiled, when he felt the half Indian’s hand take hold.
“We love you, Mikey. It’s okay, you had good reasons for keeping your space to yourself.” Dakota reassured his little angel. “If you’re definitely ready, I think it’s time to talk about what’s behind our scars.” He paused, and looked at Adam. “Will you stay, and comfort us both, baby bro? I know we’ll need you, and your loving support.” Dakota leaned over, and kissed Adam’s forehead.
“You really think I’d leave you guys now?” Adam chuckled.
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