Hey, I'm back bitches!! Did ya miss me? *crickets chirping* Anyway, here's the next chappie after all this time! I'm not posting double as you know, but a few new one shots out soon, read the rants for more detail :3 This ones a little different as well... Enjoy!

-Seto's POV-

Once I finished telling the guys about everything, I sat back against Brice and watched their reaction.

They seemed absolutely stunned, silence echoing around the room. Jerome and Mitch sat there staring wide eyed, jaws swinging, trying to process it all. Even the ever-hyper Adam was silent.

I glanced over to Adam and Ty, and was surprised to see Adam zoned out, stony faced, and Ty with his head in his hands, staring directly into my eyes.

Jerome opened his mouth to say something, but was cut off by Ty standing up and walking over, hugging me, which took me by surprise.

I hastily hugged back, relaxing in his grip. It wasn't as good a hug as Brice gave me, but it was a close second.

"Can I talk to you alone Seto?" he whispered in my ear, so none of the others could hear. I was slightly caught off guard by that, but nodded my head as he pulled back.

What is it with people wanting to talk in private with me today?

He stood up and motioned me to follow. I glanced at a confused looking Brice and shrugged, pecking his cheek and wriggling out of his arms.

I followed Ty out of the living room into the kitchen, which I realised was quickly becoming a mini conference room.

We walked in and Ty turned to lock to door. He spun back around slowly, almost stiffly, sighing, massaging his temples with his eyes closed.

"I saw what you said to Brice earlier..." he muttered, looking down and sitting at the table arms around himself.

I bit my lip and looked away. I really hoped he wouldn't find out and question it, but it looks like it's too late for that.

I sighed and glanced back at Ty, and was shocked to see him with a conflicted, anxious look on his face, playing with the hem of his shirt out of nervous habit.

"I-I know what it's like... to live with, with someone like that." he blurted out quietly.

My hand flew to my mouth as I quickly sat next to him, urging him with my eyes to carry on.

"You were brave enough to t-tell someone, even though you can't even talk! S-So, I want to tell y-you."

He looked up at me with imploring eyes, and I smiled at him encouragingly, giving him a reassuring pat on the back. He smiled weakly, and took a deep breath.

"Before I was with Adam, I was in a relationship with a guy who was, pretty abusive. He'd hit me and call me horrible things, he even- well, he f-forced me to d-do, things, with him when I wasn't r-ready."

My eyes bulged and I opened my mouth, aghast. Ty was one of the sweetest guys I know, who would want to hurt him at all?

Wait, he said this guy forced him to do... things...

Oh no...

He opened his mouth to speak, but only a small, cracked whimper came out. My heart broke to see my best friend like this.

It took a lot to make Ty cry, whatever the situation, so this prick must have really damaged him. Badly.

I wrapped an arm around his shoulders, and pulled him into a one armed hug, silently telling him that I was there for him.

He sniffed and rested his head on my shoulder, as I rubbed his shoulder soothingly. He took a shaky breath and continued.

"My ex used to be nice, b-but he changed. One day, Adam visited us, and my ex was drunk. He h-hit me, in front of him, and Adam got angry and jumped up and knocked him out. He told me he'd never let anyone hurt me again and let me move in with him to keep me safe. The police locked the bastard up, and Adam and I have been together ever since."

Ty grinned sadly, wiping away a tear. "We both confessed our love that day, and he's helped me through a lot." He looked at me with huge, sorrow filled eyes and I felt myself tear up with him.

"No one apart from us know what happened. I was scared that if... that if I told anyone, they would think I was weak or a liar, so for two years I kept quiet. That is, until I told you just now."

He turned to me, that sad smile still on his face. "I'm so glad your my friend Seto. I'd never have had the courage to say that to anyone, and yet here I am, talking to you. You may not know it Seto, but you are more important to us than you'll ever know."

I was almost bawling by now, and hugged him again, sharing a special moment with my best friend.

We had a connection that surpassed anything we had with the others, even Adam and Brice.

We both suffered the same, both knew how it felt, both shed tears over the same thing, both violated, both humiliated and damaged.

But at the same time we were both survivors. Both strong, both fixing the chaos of our pasts. This truly was a brotherly bond - nothing more, nothing less.

I let go and sat up, wiping away a tear. He did the same, and we both laughed weakly at our in sync actions.

'I feel I should explain what I was talking to Brice about earlier, that you heard. Patrick, a couple times would... touch me, inappropriately. It was never full on rape but- shit, it terrified me, just the prospect. I wouldn't even let Brice touch me like that at all at first, ask him later how frustrating it was. But for me, it was a battle between my body and mind. In my mind, I was ready, I wanted to be normal in that way. But my body would react without thinking.'

I stopped to let it sink in, and he nodded for me to continue.

'Brice was really great about it, never pushed me unless he was sure I was mentally ready. God, I sound cliché, but Brice really healed me.'

I chuckled at him slightly, giving him a soft look. 'And by the looks of it, I'd say Adam did a good job on you too.'

A smile cracked Ty's face, nodding slightly, sitting back in his seat.

"Adam is my rock. He's helped me through so much shit, and now, with getting the apartment and everything it'll be perfect. I know it."

He gazed off dreamily and I smiled. I patted him on the back.

'Good for you, man. You and Adam are meant for each other, really. Now, before we go full on Cheese Fest 2014, lets get back to the guys, yeah?'

He laughed and nodded, as we stood up. I unlocked the door and we both walked out to our significant other sitting in the living room.

As I snuggled back down next to Brice, I saw Ty whisper something in Adams ear. I watched as his face went from surprise, to giddy happiness and pride.

He pecked Ty's lips lovingly before fixing his gaze with mine, smiling gratefully, and mouthed a small 'thank you'.

I turned around as Brice started rubbing my hip, resting his head on mine. I looked over to talk to Mitch and Jerome, only to find they had gone.

I giggled and shook my head. Horny bastards. Jerome must be in heat again.

After a long comfortable silence, Adam and Ty finally took their leave, hugging us both warmly before stepping out the front door, closing it with a small thump.

By now it was late, so I didn't budge from the couch as Brice showed them out. When he came back, he looked at me, smiling softly.

I yawned and made grabby hands at him, and he chuckled at my childishness. What, I'm pooped!

"Aww. You tired babe?" he cooed, coming over and cuddling with me. I nodded and buried my head in his neck.

I felt my eyelids droop, and as I was whisked away to dreamland, I could make out the last things Brice whispered to me.

"Oh Seto. Someday, somehow I'm going to get you to speak again."

-Ty's POV (didn't see that did ya)-

After my heart to heart with Seto, I felt somewhat free. I couldn't explain it really. It was as if a huge weight had been lifted and I could move freely for the first time.

Once Adam and I left, he drove us home. We sat in the car in comfortable silence, his hand in mine as we drove, just content.

He parked the car in the car park and looked over at me with a soft grin.

"I'm so proud of you baby." he whispered, staring into my eyes.

I blushed slightly, and looked down. Even after two years of dating, he still managed to get me to blush.

He exited the car and came over to my side, taking my hand in his once more and walking us to the apartment. Once outside, to took a breath and stopped.

I looked at him confused for a second. "Adam, what are you-"

He cut me off with a kiss, slow and passionate, wrapping his arms around my waist. I kissed back, trying to match his fervour, and after a few seconds he pulled back.

He smiled down at me. "I had this planned for a while now." he muttered, unlocking the door.

"Wha-?" He pulled me into the apartment and I gasped.

Red rose petals were scattered everywhere, and small, LED candles were dotted around the room, light guitar chords playing in the background.

I stepped forward in awe, hands over my mouth taking in the beauty. When I turned around to Adam I almost started crying.

He was down on one knee in front of me, nervous smile on his face. He had even taken off his sunglasses.

He took out a box, and with one trembling hand, presented me with a beautiful ring, flecked with yellow and white gold together on one band, lying in a red velvet case.

"Tyler Lox. I've known you for half my life and I can honestly say that I loved every minute of it. We've been through so much together Ty, if being with you has taught me one thing it's that I need you. You are perfect, I practically every way. Would you make me the happiest guy in the world, and be mine forever, with this magnificent butter ring to seal the deal?"

I giggled, tears leaking from the corners of my eyes. I nodded, words failing me, and he stood up, slipping the ring onto my finger.

I grabbed his face and instantly kissed him, love burning between us. He pulled away and hugged me.

"I love you Adam. I promise I'll love you forever, my sexy butter man." I could feel Adam smile as he planted kiss upon kiss on my temple, layering them one on top of the other.

"I love you too Ty. I'll love you five ever." I sighed happily as we hugged.

"You are so cheesy. But I wouldn't have you any other way."

-Seto's POV-

I woke up still on the couch with Brice. I cracked my eye open and scanned the room blearily. Brice shifted under me, and I gently rolled off him, tiptoeing to the computer.

I started it up and pulled up the browser, checking some emails and generic admin, before getting bored.

After surfing randomly for a bit, I absentmindedly clicked on the browser history. I scanned through and my heart stopped.

Searches for 'speech therapists' kept reappearing through out the last months history. I looked over at the sleeping Brice and a pang of hurt ripped through me.

He so desperately wants me to speak he even thought of hiring a therapist on the little income we have.

I felt guilt, then anger - mainly at myself. Right then I vowed I would speak again, someday, with or without help.

Yay, I'm alive! I'm not sure about this one, I was still a bit out of it when I wrote it, but give me some feedback if you want. To get the whole Ty and his ex thing, read my oneshot 'Broken', it gives a more detailed account. Picture at the top is the ring, only imagine it with a less regular pattern, almost like a marble effect. Shameless self advertising aside, I hope you enjoyed, and see you in the next one. Luvs yas bubs! Laika out