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Started January 11, 2020 by @TrashyBeth_has_broken_her_Finger

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Arrow bulldog bullseye and hacker were at a booth

Brad pulled up a chair, to sit on the end of the table instead of at it. "You guys decided what you wanted?" He asked with his easy-going smile.

They all nodded

"Then let me take a look and we can order." He laughed, glancing over the menu. Though he found himself glancing back over to the table with Caroline, and his other friends. They were all laughing, and having a good time from what he could tell.
Which was true. Lily had made Collins laugh, spilling water down his shirt. The reaction to the cold water seeping through the fabric had started a giggle party at the table. "It's cold! Stop laughing!" He whined out, face turning bright red.

The other three boys were drawn away by the girls laughing

Caroline was giggling until Liam came over with a milkshake for Lily and Collins to share and it just turned to small sad smile

(Are Lily and Collins already a thing?)

Collins gave a weak smile to Liam, who only chuckled at his wet shirt before walking off. Though he noticed the milkshake between him and Lily, blushing even more. The poor boy didn't look like he could handle all of this. So he focused his gaze on Caroline. "What's wrong?" He asked softly, face still red.

" oh nothing ". She said

" Brad maybe we could add Caroline to the gang she's an excellent fighter" arrow said

"You sure Caro?" Collins asked again, glancing over to where Brad and his other friends were. "Is it Brad?" He asked softer this time.
With the question Brad froze looking to Arrow. "No way, I'm not letting her in. I don't trust you enough with her around." He hissed, feeling rather protective of Caroline. "Besides, don't you think it would be dumb? I'd be focused on her, and you know it."

" I'm honestly fine " she said

" Maybe she should be leader then" bullseye said

Collins gave her a worried look, focusing on the others across the room.
"Excuse me?" Brad said raising an eyebrow leaning forward. He wasn't happy, and things got bad when he began to get upset. "Who do you think you're talking to?" Brad asked, gritting his teeth. "I'm no weakling. I'm only soft around people who aren't use to being around me. And Caroline."

Lily shivered at arrow he had assulted her earlier in.the week but only Caroline knew

" We're just saying boss" bullseye said

"And I'm saying no. I don't want any girls on the team, for the sole purpose of what I know you have in mind." He growled, pushing up from the table. "I think I need a break. I'll see you all tomorrow. Have a good night." He whispered, getting up and heading for the door. Which Collins noticed. "Something happened, Brad doesn't look happy…" He whispered, looking to Caroline.

" last time I interfered when he was upset I got slapped " she said

"But he was upset with you, for not telling him about me. He isn't upset with you right now." Collins tried to reason with her. "He was visually upset. And whenever that happens, he pushes me away. I haven't seen him do that to you. I think he just needs a hug. I'm not the right person to do that." He whispered, taking her hand in his.

She sighed and looked out the window at Brad " alright" she said she stood up and walked outside over to Brad

"Just yell if you need help." Collins said softly, watching her go out the door to Brad. The Brad who was holding his head in his hands, trying not to loose it. 'Worthless. That's what they think of you.' He spat at himself, leaning against the car he had driven here.

She gently placed a hand in his shoulder

Tear stung eyes lifted to meet hers. "O-oh… hey." He whispered hoarsely, not pushing her away. Truth was, he wanted to pull her close, and kiss her. Though it didn't look like that's what she wanted. Not in the moment at least. To him, Caroline looked a little annoyed to be out here.

" are you alright?" She asked her gaze softening

Heart dropping in his chest, tears streamed down his cheeks as he shook his head. "N-no, not at all in fact." He whispered, trying to wipe his tears away. "But I don't want to bother you. Just go back and have dinner with your friends." Brad mumbled, pulling away from her. He already felt weak, he didn't want her to see him like this.

She pulled him close and hugged him " I know you have to act like a badass but I'm your girlfriend it's ok to be soft around me" she said

Dropping his half-tough expression, he wrapped his arms around her waist and let tears roll down his cheeks. "They want me out. They don't need or want me anymore." He whispered, burying his face into the crook of her neck. "I'm worthless, I have no value to them." He continued to whisper, though muffled by her shirt.

" fuck them all of them " she said

Brad held onto her tighter, trying to just breath. “They wanted to replace me… with you.” He croaked, holding onto her tighter. “I don’t want you there, I don’t trust them.” He whispered, not planing to pull back. “I know you can protect yourself, but they aren’t your average guys.”

She sighed " on Brad"

“I know… I- I’m being stupid.” He mumbled, taking in the best deep breath he could. Though it was still incredibly shaky. “I just care too much to let you get hurt.”

She closed her eyes and rested her head on him

"A-are you mad at me for saying no?" He asked softly, hiccuping slightly. He continued to sniffle, biting onto his lip. "If you had asked, I would've told you yes, I just didn't want to have you because… well you know."

" you're trying to keep me safe and I love you for that" she said

"But you can still be mad." It was clear he was worried about her opinion. She wasn't telling him, but he had a feeling she was upset with him. "So are you? Please do tell me."