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[medicpetrelli]

Living away from home for the first time was proving more difficult than Peter thought it would be. He had big dreams of freedom and being an adult, but when it came down to it he missed his bed, he missed home cooking, and he missed getting to see everyone for dinner. Including Nathan.

Fortunately, because he came from money he was able to get an

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[notabadguy]

Nathan was getting really angry now. "Don't you dare walk around calling women sluts. You were raised better than that!" And Peter never talked like that. He hated it. "And I wasn't making a date with her, you jealous freak! You didn't even let me say no! I was going to stay here with you! Asshole."

Now he wished he had never brought Peter back here. This was turning out to be a disaster.

He crossed his arms, listening to Peter make a call and then... a date? He clenched his jaw, then went to collect Peter's things. Enough was enough. He didn't have to tolerate this bullshit from anyone. Least of all, his kid brother.

[medicpetrelli]

"Sure I'll pick you up in an hour," Peter said, glaring as he watched Nathan gather his things. Tears were welling up in his eyes. He fucking hated this. Why did it happen? He wasn't even trying to be a dick before, he just wanted Nathan to himself!

Without saying bye he hung up and took off Nathan's stupid shirt, throwing it onto the floor and then tugging his own clothes on. He had to get out of there before he started crying because then Nathan would just call him a baby and things would get worse.

[notabadguy]

Nathan's anger spiked when Peter told the girl he was going to pick her up. On what, a damn bicycle? He tossed Peter's things in front of the door, then went over to the bedroom and crossed his arms.

"I hope you're proud of yourself for ruining a perfectly good time," he said in a low, calm voice. "You're such a hypocrite. Have fun on your date. You should definitely sleep with her, because it's the most action you'll have in a long time. I think we're done."

He said the words before he could think much on them, but once they were out, he wanted to stick by them. "This has always been a bad idea, and now I see how bad. Go on your dates, have fun. I have too much work to do to deal with this crap."

[medicpetrelli]

Ouch. That wasn't a quick stab through the heart...it was a slow stab, and then a pointed twist at the end.

Peter managed to keep his watery eyes narrowed at Nathan in a semblance of a glare and he brushed past him, heading for the door. "Fine. I knew you were too selfish to handle it," he shot back. He hadn't it expected it to last forever and ever because he knew Nathan would back out eventually.

He snatched his things up from the floor roughly, and put on his shoes without tying them up. When Peter went to walk for the door he tripped on one of the laces and stumbled a bit, in true Peter fashion, but straightened and kept going.

[notabadguy]

"Don't you dare blame this on me this time. This was all you. You're the one being selfish." He wasn't going to go on the damn date! He was even thinking of canceling his plans on Saturday, but then Peter had to go and do this? Screw it.

He nearly reached out when Peter tripped, then pulled his hand back. This was no time to feel bad for the brat.

"See you around," he went forward to open the door, then stood there, waiting for Peter to leave.

[medicpetrelli]

Peter kept his eyes down on the floor and walked through the door without looking at Nathan. Yeah, he knew it was his fault, but he hadn't done it with bad intentions. Sometimes he put his foot in his mouth and thought Nathan would appreciate a joke. He needed to remember not to do that. Not that it mattered, though, because this was over, and Peter felt sick. He got himself a cab and cried quietly all the way back to his dorm. His stupid roommates there when we got home and they asked questions about the fancy new things Nathan bought him, but Peter told them to do whatever they wanted. He wouldn't have been able to take care of them, anyways. He ruined nice things

[notabadguy]

Nathan had spent the last two months working, putting everything he had into it. He was determined to be the best, and buckling down was the only way he could do it. He missed Peter of course, but if Peter couldn't be around, then at least he had work. Peter was a distraction anyway. One that his father had warned him about repeatedly. At least Arthur would be more satisfied this way.

He always looked sharp for these dinners, but for this one, he made sure to look extra good. He wasn't doing it for Peter, though. It was all for himself, and his date, Sarah. They had been dating on and off for a few weeks now, and he really felt like showing her off. Also, not because of Peter. Really.

His family seemed to like her well enough. She was rich, gorgeous and did whatever Nathan said. Still, he found himself looking around for Peter, who was late, of course.

When he finally heard Peter's voice, he straightened out his tie, standing up taller and putting his hand at the small of Sarah's back.

SARAH WILL DIE A PAINFUL DEATH AND CHOKE ON EMO BANGS DDDDDD:<

[medicpetrelli]

Peter kissed Angela's cheek and then shook Arthur's hand, accepting his compliments about how slick he looked.

"How is school, son?" Arthur asked him firmly, and Peter bit his tongue about how fantastic his nursing classes were going.

"Great. Got a law course next semester." It wasn't a lie, at least. He'd seen one open and jumped into it. Peter was tugged sideways by Angela then. She said something about someone named Sarah and brought him into the living room where Nathan stood with a very pretty thing. Bitch, Peter thought, and then immediately felt bad about it. She was innocent in all of this.

He slapped a smile onto his face when Angela introduced them, avoiding Nathan's eyes as much as he could. Peter took Sarah's hand and kissed the back of it. "Nice to meet you."

[notabadguy]

Nathan looked over at Peter when he entered the room, trying to keep a blank look on his face. He looked a little different. More pulled together, maybe. So it was probably good for Peter to have some time away. He could finally start being his own person.

"So this is the infamous Peter Petrelli," Sarah laughed lightly, leaning into Nathan. She looked at Peter for a moment longer, giving him a smile, then turned her attention back to Nathan, commenting about something or other. Nathan was only half paying attention, his gaze running across Peter.

"Hey, Pete," he said casually, "How's college?"

[medicpetrelli]

"Great," Peter said, offering Nathan an uncomfortable smile. "Ma, when's dinner?"

Angela rolled her eyes. "Still eating nonstop, I see. I swear I could never keep enough food on the table," she said to Sarah. "Dinner will be in about fifteen minutes dear, socialize for the time being." She left the room to fetch a bottle of wine so that everyone could have a drink.

Peter slid his hands into his pockets and tried not to look antsy. "So, Sarah, how'd you meet my brother?" He could guess, of course. Probably on the street. Or she just randomly woke up in his bed.

No, Peter, bad! Mean.

[notabadguy]

"Oh we kept running into each other at various fundraisers. He caught my eye as soon as he walked in. He has that effect on people," Sarah smiled, running her fingers down Nathan's face.

Nathan gave her a most charming smile, his arm sliding around her waist, "And of course, I couldn't resist," he tilted his head, then looked at Peter, "Are you still running around trying to find a date?"

[medicpetrelli]

His jaw was clenched tight, but Peter kept up his smile. "Been on several dates," he said, telling a little white lie. Kissing girls while drunk counted as a date, right?

"Haven't found the right girl yet. Or guy, for that matter." His smile widened when he saw the look on Sarah's face. Yeeeeep. That's right, the bisexual child over here. "Looking for the perfect man these days." He knew it was a death wish if Arthur overheard but whatevs.

[notabadguy]

Nathan nearly rolled his eyes when Peter went on about his dates. Yeah, right. When he mentioned guys, he coughed, trying not to choke on his drink.

"You might want to keep your voice down about that," he warned Peter, seeing the look on Sarah's face. "You better find yourself a nice girl. You're never going to get away with anything else." He tried not to think about the two of them in bed together.

"Nathan, I need a drink," Sarah tugged on his sleeve, not looking at Peter anymore. "Come with me." Nathan nodded, wanting to get her away from Peter anyway. He knew Peter would just try to pull something.

"Catch you later, Pete," he said casually, then headed away with Sarah, over to the bar area. He was trying to ignore the feeling in his stomach. He wasn't sure what it was, but he knew it was Peter related.

[medicpetrelli]

"See ya," Peter said dryly. At least he'd startled Nathan with the man-hunt thing.

Peter plopped down on Angela's couch and rubbed at his forehead. When he'd first gone to college he hadn't been able to wait to get home. Now, he was home, and couldn't wait to get back to college.

Guess he really had grown up.

[notabadguy]

Nathan couldn't help glancing back at Peter when he went off with Sarah. He didn't seem all too upset about Sarah, so... that was good, wasn't it? Peter was moving on. That was the best thing to do and definitely more healthy.

So why was it bothering him so much?

After Sarah had gotten her drink, she started talking with Nathan again, but he only nodded and tossed in a couple words here and there to make it seem like he was paying attention. He had that down to a science by now. Really, he was wondering if Peter had been with other guys.

[medicpetrelli]

Peter sat there like a bump on a log for as long as he could until Angela called everyone to the dining table. With their family and five party planners, the table was fairly packed but Peter managed to sneak a seat on the end, away from the rest of the family. He'd rather talk with the planners, honestly.

As they all sat down, Angela raised her glass and nodded for the rest of them to do it too, so Peter complied. "I'd like to thank you all for coming and helping me figure out the details of this years Halloween ball. Here's to another frightening year," she said, then took a sip.

"Frightening indeed," Peter murmured under his breath, and then chugged some of his wine, earning a glare from Arthur. Wonderful.