Thx to my beta Britt for a great job. Thx for the girls as well. I love you all. This story is for you all.<hr>



<b>Hunter POV:</b>

As I sit here watching the movie with Daphne I still can’t believe she asked me to move in. I know that I’m not dreaming any more. I had to pinch myself a few times to make sure. I now have a bruise there. 

“You ok Hunter?” I hear Daphne ask me.

“Yeah, just thinking on how lucky I have it. Just not even twelve hours ago I was living on the streets. Now I have one of the most beautiful women I have laid eyes on letting me live with her.”

“Well, I like to have someone to talk to when I get home. And well, you need a home. SO it worked out great for us both.”

“I guess so. I don’t know how to thank you for this. I will try my best to help you in anyway I can.”

“I know. You seem so sweet.” I blush at her words and she laughs out. “You are, I mean WERE a hustler and I’m sure you’ve heard compliments before and you blush at me saying it”

“Well I did them for money. You are just being nice to me. I don’t know how to thank you.” Just then there was a knock on the door.

“It’s no problem.” Leaning her head back she yells, “Come in” towards the door.

I hear it being opened as I turned to see the blond and the tall brunette again.

“Justin, Brian? What brings you guys here?” Daphne asks her, looking at me he smiles.

“Interrupting maybe?” Justin looks from me to Daphne and smiles again.

“Just watching a movie. You shouldn’t assume anything. Daphne is a lady.” I look at him, ready to defend her. Course Justin is older and bigger and could more or less beat my ass, but I would put up the good fight.

Daphne laughs and looks at me. “Don’t worry about him. He speaks before he thinks sometimes. He’s harmless.” Turning to Justin she continues. “My very own protector. What’s up J?”

“I came by to grab a few things I left behind.” Justin walks towards the room Daphne has assigned to me now.

“What did he forget?” She looks at Brian.

“His mind. Seriously I think he left it here. He forgot his most prized possession, other then me.”

“His sketchbook?” She asks

“Are you crazy, ok, the third most prized possession.” They laugh as Brian looks at me.

“He forgot his school books when he stayed here last weekend.”


“Why did he have to stay here if he lives with you?” I ask, getting both of them looking at me. 

“Because I was out of town and it was girls’ night out.” He laughs while leaning over, giving Daphne a kiss on her cheek. “You look hot Daphne, I would fuck you.” 

“Thanks Brian. Just what I need, a new fantasy of actually getting my best friends boyfriend.” 

“So hot date with the hustler I see.” He looks at me.

“Well actually he isn’t hustling anymore. He’s moving in here with me and going back to school and getting a decent, respectable job.”

“WHAT, Daphne, you don’t know this kid from the rest of those hustlers.” 

“Excuse me, I’m right here.”

“I see that.”

“What’s going on?” Justin asks coming out of the room. 

“Daphne has a new roommate. Meet the new roommate.”

“What?” Justin looks at me then to Daphne.

“I asked him to stay here. He’s too young to be out there and he needs to finish school and get a good job” 

“Daphne, I trust your judgment.” 

“Justin?” Brian looks at him.

“But if you hurt her or upset her in anyway, you will have to deal with our wraith. Daphne is my best friend and I won’t let anyone hurt her again.”

“Justin?” Brian asks again.

“Look Bri, Daphne didn’t like Ethan. I should have trusted her on him. Or she wouldn’t be hurt.”

“Justin, What Ethan did to me isn’t your fault. We have been through this already.” 

“I know, but I still feel like it. And if you trust this kid, then that’s all I need to know. I just want him to know if he hurts you in any way, Brian and I will have his balls to the wall and let Debbie bronze them.”

“I won’t hurt her. She’s a friend.” I tell him standing up. 

“Yeah, well, just remember what he said.” Brian tells me.

I nod my head at them.

“Well we should get going. Daphne, be careful.” Turning to me he reaches out. I take his offered hand as he holds it tight. Looking me directly in the eyes.

“Take care of her and remember what we said.” 

“I won’t hurt her.”

They leave us alone as Daphne looks at me. “They just care”

“I know, so do I” She smiles as she moves back over to me and leans her head on my shoulder.

<b>Daphne POV:</b>

I can’t believe Justin and Brian acted like that. Ok, yes I can. Ever since the whole shooting thing they have been way too protective. Justin still blames himself for it, but I blame Ethan. 

“Daphne, you okay? Now you look upset.”

“Just thinking of a way to get Justin to stop blaming himself once and for all.”

“I’ll help you do that any way I can.” He smiles at me once more. He’s fucking sixteen years old, but so incredibly adorable. I can’t let myself get too close to him. Yes Justin and Brian wouldn’t have a problem with me with someone younger. Hell Justin is twelve years younger then Brian and Justin were only seventeen when they met. 

But this is different. I mean, I’m not into this whole age thing, but he has been with a lot of people and it wouldn’t be fair to him. Plus since I’ve been put in this wheelchair, I haven’t been with anyone. 

“Daphne, you are thinking way too hard.” He whispers to me.

“I know, I can’t help it.” I look up at him smiling.

He leans over and kisses my lips. I lean away. “Sorry” He told me in a small voice.

“No, don’t be sorry. Hunter, I didn’t ask you to move in to do this. I’m older then you and you are still a minor.” I twirl my fingers together.

“I might be a minor in age Daphne, but I’m older in my mind.” 

“Let’s just watch the movie.” I look back at the TV as I see Benson grab some guy.

We lay there, me leaning into him as his chest is to my back. He rubs my shoulders.

I close my eyes and just enjoy his touch. Before I knew it, I could feel his lips on my neck. I keep thinking I should stop him but I haven’t had anyone make me feel like this in a long time. 

I lean my head sideways, giving him more neck to kiss and he takes my invitation and runs his hands down my back and around my stomach, never stopping his attack on my neck.

He runs his hands up my stomach and puts his other hand on my neck, pulling it closer to his lips. I keep thinking ‘I need to stop this. He’s only sixteen’ but all thoughts went flying out the window.

“Daphne.” He whispers in my ear. I lean away from him and look at him. Seeing the look in his eyes, I know I have to stop this.

“I need to do my exercises Hunter.” I lean over and grab my chair and he helps me in it. 

“I’m sorry. I thought you wanted it too.” I look up at him and he leans down to get at my level. 

“Daphne I won’t hurt you.” 

“I know, but even thought I keep thinking of Justin and Brian”

“You keep thinking of them?” He looks confused.

“I mean in the whole Justin was seventeen when he hooked up with Brian. But the thing is, he was close to eighteen.” 

“Daphne there isn’t anyone to press charges.” 

“It’s not that. Fuck, I like you but we are and can only be roommates. I need to go do my exercises.” I wheel away from him knowing if I don’t I will give into these, whatever I am feeling for him.

I just hope I can keep my hands and emotions away from him. I feel like Justin did with Brian. Love at first site. Shit I am in trouble.

<b>Justin POV:</b>

It’s been a week since that Hunter boy moved in with Daphne and she seems to be smitten with him but every time I ask her about it she just tells me nothing is going to happen. 

I can tell that she’s fighting the attraction and so can everyone else. Hunter doesn’t seem to hide his attraction to her. 

I keep telling her he’s only sixteen but she said that he is much wiser then kids his age.

“Daphne. Look why not just give into it?”

“Because Justin, even though he is wiser in his mind, his age still stands at sixteen and I can get into trouble.”

“His parents aren’t in the picture, who will say anything?” I don’t know why she won’t just give it a chance. You can’t help who your heart falls for.

“It’s not them I am worried about. I know there isn’t anyone to turn me in. It’s just, shit Justin, I don’t want to burden him with all this. He is young and deserves someone who he can WALK with and run and play with.”

“Is this what this is about?”

“Plus, his age Justin, he’s sixteen.” She looks away from me.

“Shit, you are in love with him aren’t you?” She turns her head to look at me and turns away again.

“I fucking knew it.” I laugh at the situation.

“Why are you laughing?” Brian walks in asking.

“Daphne is in love with Hunter, but is giving me the run around bout his age and how he deserves someone to be able to do things he can do.” I look at Brian who looks at Daphne.

He walks over, pulling her chair over to his seat and pulls it in close to him.

“Beautiful, He isn’t laughing at you Daphne. He is laughing at the whole damn thing. You aren’t one to turn and wheel away. You may not have those things working yet, but your mind is still Daphne Chandler’s. You have the same opinions as you used to and NEVER let anything or anyone tell you who you are or what you do. Why start now?” Sometimes I still get shocked over Brian and how sensitive he can be.

“It’s not that Brian.” Daphne whispers.

“Bullshit. You can’t bullshit a bullshiter dear. I remember how you have always told me how you feel about things. Especially when it’s about someone you love. Like Justin. I know even though you are in that damn chair, I still know if I hurt him, you would run over my ass, kick it and run over it again. Just to make sure I am marked for life.” 

“Your fucking right I would. Justin is my best friend.” Daphne looks at him.

“THAT is the Daphne I know and love. So stop worrying about other’s and do what makes you happy.”

“Thanks Brian.” I cough.

“And you too Justin, even though you only laughed.” I lean over and kiss her. 

“I knew you would still protect me from the big bad Brian.” Brian slaps my ass for that remark as we all break into laughing.

“So Speed Racer, you going to give the kid a chance?” Brian asks Daphne who just looks at us. 

“I’m not sure” 

“Bullshit, I can see it in your eyes. You are going to. Don’t back down from something just because you are in that thing” Brian said pointing to the chair.

“You are not going to let something like a measly wheel chair stop you from getting laid and being happy.” 

“Brian!” We both look at him and laugh.

“You‘re right Brian.” She tells him.

“Good now go get your man.”  Brian tells her while wrapping his arms around me.

“Thanks boys. I’ll see you later.” 

“Oh Brian, come here a second please, help me with this.” I see Brian go over and see her whisper something to him as he opens the door for her. He looks over at me and just looks at Daphne and nods his head. 

“What was that about?” I ask once she’s gone.

“Nothing to worry your beautiful head over.” He put his arm around me and we leave as well. Heading back to the loft I can’t stop thinking about what Daphne said to Brian that made him look at me the way he did. I guess when the time is right, he will tell me.

<b>Brian POV</b>

As we get back to the loft and sit down with Justin I can’t help my mind from thinking about what Daphne told me. 

<I>Thanks Brian. I needed the pep talk. Now here’s one for you. Keep an eye on your friend. I have noticed a few things” 

“Like what? And you mean Mikey?” I ask her.

“Yes Michael. I know he has been being good with his obsession of Justin, but I have noticed Michael looking at him more. Just keep your eye on him. Justin’s been through enough.” 

I look over at Justin and smile at him, looking back at Daphne, I smile down at her. 

“I will. Thanks for the Daphne outlook on things.”

“Anytime, just want Justin safe. I know he is with you.” 

“You got it Beautiful. You keep an eye on your man and I will do the same.” She slaps my arm.

“I know you love him Brian.”

“And he knows it too.” I give her a kiss on her cheek. “As I do you.” 

“I’ll always love him. And you are right; I would hurt you if you hurt him. Just keep him safe.” I open the door as she goes out. </I>

Could she be right about Mikey? I look at Justin sketching and think to myself. ‘If you try Mikey, you won’t win him and I will hurt you. I won’t let you steal what is mine.’