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MissCris: This is my entry for the LGBT Library Magazine Contest for the month of April.

Requirements: Books, Opposites, Twitter, Fire and A Promise [Not in that order]

Fire and Ice

Some say the world will end in fire,

Some say in ice.

From what I've tasted of desire

I hold with those who favor fire.

But if I had to perish twice,

I think I know enough of hate

To say that for destruction ice

Is also great

And would suffice.

-Robert Frost

~Fire and Ice~

I'm going to kill him. Alec Taylor has gotten on my last nerve! Never mind that he's my step brother and that Eric would most likely kill me for hurting his son afterward. Or that I may have the biggest crush on him. He's an ass and has gone too far this time and I won't take it anymore!

"ALEC!!! GIVE ME BACK MY BOOKS!!!" I yell at the top of my lungs to no avail.

Wherever he went he can't or doesn't want to hear me. I have no idea what he did with all the books that I had on my bookshelf in my room. I came home from school today to find them gone. Of course I knew is was Alec who took them because he's always bugging me about my reading habit and taking every opportunity to make me feel less than human.

I sigh as I walk around the house trying to figure out where the latest hiding place may be. He always takes something of mine but never my books, he knows those are off limits, or they were.

"When I find you, I'm so going to kill you." I mutter to myself.

Looking throughout the living room for any sign of my books I happen to look outside the window that leads to our backyard. We live in a secluded area that is surrounded by woods on two sides, no one can see us from the sides that are open though cause Eric built a fence around the house. There's a giant blazing fire in the center of our backyard where we usually make camp fires in the summer. This fire however is way bigger than any we've ever built.

I  let out groan of frustration, I know exactly who built that fire, he's the only one home besides me. My mom is at the agency and Eric is still at the department. Alec, you are so busted! I make my way to the backyard door and open in to the cool November air.

Alec is standing in front of the blazing fire seeming to be very engrossed in it, "ALEC TAYLOR! Where are my books?!" I demand.

He turns his head to look back at me and an evil smile forms on his lips before he flourishes his hand and points to the fire. I stare at him confused. Why is he pointing at the fire? I see him bend down and pick something off the ground that looks like my Hunger Games book before he makes a gesture like he's going to throw it in the fire.

I take a step forward my eyes glaring at him as realization hits me. He. Threw. My. Books. In. The. Fire?!

"Who. The. Hell. Do you think. You. Are?!" I yell as I walk forward and push him with all my strength causing him to stumble backward. Shock registers on his features, as he stares at me wide-eyed.

I know he wouldn't think that I have the strength to fight him any day, but I do. Just because I choose to read and work on the computer instead of playing sports and video games. Just because I'm his exact opposite, because we're fire and ice, doesn't mean that I don't work out, eat right and have strength.

"With arm strength like that you should be on the wrestling team." Alec smirks.

I scowl at him, "You're getting me new books."

"I'm not doing anything little Cooper, you shouldn't leave your room open, anyone can get in there." he sneers.

"My room was closed, and I'm pretty sure locked!" I scream as I push him again, harder this time.

He almost falls backwards before righting himself and I feel a little bad about hurting him, because in the end I do have a crush on him. But he's an ass and he destroyed my books! I glare at him as he stares at me and walks forward making me take a step back.

"I do what I want, when I want." he whispers.

"Not with my stuff." I respond, "I might be a nerd to you and you most definitely are a stupid jock to me, but if you touch my stuff again, I'm going to make sure you want to go live with your mother for the rest of your life."

"Really? And what do you plan on doing about it, fairy?" he questions.

My whole body stiffens. I'm openly gay, and it's not the first time I've been called a fairy or a queer or fag, but that doesn't mean it doesn't boil my blood, as if that fire was coursing through my veins instead, when I hear someone say it.

Instead of answering Alec or doing something worse I turn to leave. My shoulder is grabbed, however, by a hand that spins me around. I gasp and face Alec again, who's looking at me intently. An amused smirk forms on his lips.

"So you're gonna runaway?" he sneers.

I feel like the rage I suddenly feel is going to consume me completely. I've never hated and loved a person so much at the same time before. I really don't want to hear him mock me anymore, the damage is done, what can I do? He destroyed my books and doesn't seem the least bit repentant, so I might as well leave.

"Yeah, because I'm not a brute like you." I answer.

Something flashes in his eyes before He grabs my wrist and hauls me forward. I struggle against his hold and we end up falling down a mere foot away from the fire. Alec won't let go of my hand and I struggle to get up but he's to strong. After a few moves I find myslef on my back with Alec straddling my hips and gripping my arms at my side.

"Cooper, stop!" he commands, the authority in his voice makes me freeze, "I'm gonna fight you. And I didn't burn your books. I promise!"

I stare up at him in confusion, "What?"

"Your books are safe, in my room, I swear. I just wanted to tease you a little, calm down." He says with a grunt and I realise I'm struggling again.

Forcing my body to stay still, I continue to look at him, "Tease me? Why? What's the matter with you?!" I yell.

A grin covers his face before he releases my hands only to capture them again above my head. I can feel the soft grass on them as well as the heat from his hands. Staring up at him, I'm not sure I want to know the answer to m question.

Alec leans down so that our noses are almost touching before he speaks, "Because I like watching you squirm."

I huff, "Son of a Bitch!" I start struggling again as I hear him chuckle, his hot breath flowing over my lips before his lips brush mine softly. I freeze, wondering if it was an accident or on purpose. Then Alec presses his lips firmly onto mine in a hard his.

When he pulls back I stare at him wide eyed, did he just kiss me? The womanizer jock just kissed the bookworm nerd? Is it opposite day? A small smile plays on his mouth as he lowers his head again and speaks against my lips, "Especially when you're underneath me."

His lips capture mine this time. His tongue playing with my lips before coaxing them open. I'm helpless to resist his skillfulness and find myself moaning when his tongue brushes against mine. I kiss Alec like it's the last time we'll kiss which probably it will be.

I don't even understand why we're kissing now but I'll accept it. I let his tongue invade my mouth before capturing it with my lips and sucking on it gently, making Alec moan softly. I smile into the kiss before capturing his lips and kissing them lovingly.

I pull back to look at him, he stares down at me and brings one hand to my cheek, stroking it softly. I smile at his touch and feel a need to kiss again. As I list my head slightly to reach for his lips there's a clicking sounds to my left and I turn my head to see Emily, our neighbor, standing a few feet away grinning at us.

Alec groans as he gets up and holds his hand out to help me up. I take it and quickly stand up to face Em, "How long have you been there?" I ask wearily.

"Long enough to know you two are more than just stepbrothers...and take a few pictures. This is so going on Facebook and Twitter!" she exclaims giddily.

My brow furrows and I chew on my bottom lip as I watch her messing with her phone, I know I should stop her, but somehow I can't bring myself to tell her to stop. I want people to know that Alec and I kissed, maybe it'll make him tell me how he feel.

"Done!" Em pronounces and I look at Alec out of the corner of my eye to see him covering his mouth with his hand while shaking. Is he laughing? I turn fully to him and scowl at him. How is this funny?

"What?" he asks when he sees me staring at him.

I just continue to scowl. He sighs and turns to me reaching for me he grabs me by the waist and hauls me to him. I end up in his arms in a hug as he nuzzles my neck.

"I don't care if people know. I've wanted to tell you for weeks now but couldn't bring myself to do it." he says against my skin making me shutter.

Placing my hand on his shoulders I push him back a little and see confusion as well as pain in his eyes. But I smile at him and the pain goes away. I move my hands from his shoulders to his face. Cradling it, I lean in and place a small kiss on his lips.

"Good." I whisper against his mouth before kissing him again.

"Awwwww, you guys are sooo cute!" Em cries.

Alec and I break apart to stare at our neighbor. She's looking at us like we're the cutest thing ever. She's such a fan girl.

"What are you doing? Don't stop!" she whines.

I look at Alec before laughing and pecking his lips. He lets go of my waist and grabs my hand, leading me inside, "Goodbye, Em." he says over his shoulder.

"No fair! You guys are mean!" Emily pouts as we walk inside. I can't help laughing at her expression and the happiness that had taken over my heart.

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