NorthStarBoys Stories

45. Uncovering Sebastian's Secret

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As the night wore on, Sebastian excused himself, saying he needed to take care of something. This had become a regular occurrence, and the other members couldn't help but be curious about his nightly disappearances.

Ryan, Justin, and Darren exchanged glances, silently agreeing to follow Sebastian discreetly to see what he was up to.

Ryan, Justin, and Darren exchanged glances once again, unsure of how to react to what they had just witnessed. They had followed Sebastian to the park, expecting to find him engaging in something secretive or significant, but they were taken aback when they saw him pull out a cigarette and begin to smoke.

"I didn't expect this," whispered Justin, looking concerned.

"Yeah, me neither," replied Darren with a furrowed brow. "I mean, we all know Seb is a touchy person, but smoking? That's not like him at all."

Ryan, spoke up, "We should approach him and talk about this. Smoking is not good for his health, and we need to understand what's going on."

As they approached Sebastian, he seemed startled by their presence, quickly hiding the cigarette behind his back. His eyes were a mix of guilt and embarrassment.

"Hey, guys," he said, trying to act casual.

"Seb, what's going on?" asked Justin, his concern evident.

Darren added, "We saw you smoking. Is everything alright?"

Sebastian hesitated for a moment before finally admitting, "I know it's not a good habit, but lately, I've been feeling overwhelmed with everything going on. Sometimes, I just need a break, and this helps me relax."

Ryan's stern expression softened as he understood that Seb was struggling. "We get it, Seb, but smoking is not the solution. There are better ways to cope with stress."

"Yeah, we're here for you," Justin chimed in. "You can talk to us or even Oliver if you need someone to lean on."

Darren, placed a reassuring hand on Seb's shoulder. "We all go through tough times, but remember, you're not alone in this. Lean on us when you need to."

Sebastian looked touched by their concern and support. "Thanks, guys. I know it's not right, and I'll try to find healthier ways to cope. It's just that sometimes, I just get stressed, you know?"

Ryan nodded, understanding the nostalgic feelings Sebastian was experiencing.

As the days passed, Sebastian's efforts to quit smoking became more apparent to the them.

However, one evening, as Sebastian was taking a walk to clear his mind, he failed to notice that his older brother, Oliver, was following him discreetly.

Oliver had sensed that something was bothering Seb lately, and he couldn't bear to see his younger brother struggling in silence. When he saw Sebastian pull out a cigarette and light it, Oliver's heart sank. He waited until Sebastian finished smoking before approaching him, trying to contain the anger and disappointment he felt.

"Seb, we need to talk," Oliver said sternly, his voice tinged with concern.

Seb turned around, startled to see his brother standing there. He quickly hid the cigarette behind his back. "Oli, I didn't expect you to be here," Sebastian mumbled, looking guilty.

"That's because you didn't want me to see this, did you?" Oliver said, his eyes fixated on the hidden cigarette. "What's going on, Seb? You know how much I hate smoking, and I can't believe you're doing this."

Seb's defenses went up as he felt the weight of his brother's disappointment. "It's not a big deal, Oli. Everyone needs a way to cope, and this helps me."

Oliver's frustration grew, and he took a deep breath to calm himself before responding. "Smoking is not a healthy way to cope, Seb. You're harming yourself, and it's not just about you. We're a team, and your well-being affects all of us."

Seb's eyes welled up with tears as he realized the impact his actions were having on the people he cared about. "I know, Oli. I'm trying to quit, but it's hard."

Oliver softened his tone, his concern for his brother outweighing his anger. "I get that it's hard, but you can't do it alone. You have the whole group here to support you, including me. Why didn't you talk to us about this?"

Sebastian wiped away a tear, feeling the weight of his brother's love and care. "I didn't want you all to worry about me. You have so much on your plate already, and I didn't want to burden you."

Oliver stepped closer and placed a hand on Seb's shoulder, the sweetest smile he was known for returning to his face. "You're not a burden, Seb. We're family, and we're in this together. Your well-being is my priority, and I want to help you through this."

Seb couldn't hold back his emotions any longer, and he hugged his brother tightly. "I'm sorry, Oli. I'll try harder, I promise."

Oliver hugged him back, his anger dissipating completely as he embraced his brother. "I know you will, Seb. And we'll all be here to support you every step of the way."

As they returned to the house, hand in hand, Oliver made it clear to the rest of the group that Seb needed their support in overcoming his struggle with smoking. The members of NSB rallied around Seb, offering encouragement and understanding as he continued his journey to quit smoking.

With the love and support of his friends and family, Seb found the strength to persevere. It wasn't an easy path, but every time he felt the urge to smoke, he reminded himself of the people who cared about him and wanted to see him succeed.Over time, Sebastian finally managed to quit smoking for good.