Brad Melnick is a quarterback football player for the Orlin Otters, and possible love interest of Mark in Coming Out On Top. His athletic abilities are excellent, and he wants to go pro in the NFL once he graduates. However, his academics outside of sports are suffering, he risks losing his athletic scholarship.
Growing up, Brad's father was irresponsible and neglectful, forcing his brother Beau to act as a stand-in father figure.
Brad's brother is given the false impression that Brad's failing academics were due to succumbing to the "college experience" with alcohol and girls, and that prompts Beau to hire Mark, a male, as Brad's tutor.
In truth, Brad was never good with academics. His failing grade in English comprehension is due to his academic insecurity and frustration at not comprehending the course material. Rather than attempt to study harder, Brad prefers to bribe tutors and other students to complete the assignments for him. Brad does have an ability to work under pressure, especially when given proper incentive and rewards (such as sex).
Brad is in the closet regarding his sexuality, partly due to his religious background and Beau's overprotective tendencies. He admits to receiving blowjobs from ladies before, but did not find the experience enjoyable.
Walkthrough
#1
I'm gay. (Proceed to #2)
I'm gay. High five! (Proceed to #2)
Uh, just a reminder. (Just pick one of the other for the sake of simplicity)
#2
All right. (Starts Alex's route, so for the sake of simplicity pick the other.)
Eh. (Proceed to #3)
#3
Fine, fine! (Starts Alex's route so for the sake of simplicity pick the other.)
No. (Proceed to #4)
#4
I bet it's nice... (Proceed to #5)
I wonder what your... (Proceed to #5)
I've got a lot on my mind... (Proceed to #5, recommended)
#5
Borrow his lube. (Just pick the other for the sake of simplicity)
Ew, are you kidding me? (Proceed to #6)
#6
Whack off. (Just pick the other for the sake of simplicity)
Sleep like an angel. (Proceed to #7, recommended)
#7
HELLLOOO Professor. (Just pick the other for the sake of simplicity)
Meh. (Proceed to #8, recommended)
#8
Penny! Enough with the orange photos! (Proceed to #9)
Please, can we beta test another time? (Proceed to #9)
#9
NO. (Proceed to #10)
Okay, okay, OKAY!!! (Proceed to #10)
#10
Sure, no prob. (Proceed to #11)
No. (Starts Ian's route so for the sake of simplicity pick the other.)
#11
I'm bidding my time. (Proceed to #12)
I'm planning on telling them. (Proceed to #12, recommended)
#12
Tell them. (Proceed to #13, recommended)
Oh, you know. (Proceed to #13)
#13
Tutor at the Student Learning Center for extra cash. (Proceed to #14)
Get a head start start on term paper. (Proceed to #14)
Watch the Horror Movie... (Proceed to #14)
#14
Beat off to "Lumberjackin', Vol.3." (Proceed to #15)
Study, for the love of Christ. (Proceed to #15, recommended)
#15
Can you guys handle this? (Proceed to #16)
One of us should go... (Starts Jed's route so for the sake of simplicity pick the other.)
#16
God, FINE! (Starts Phil's route so for the sake of simplicity pick the other.)
You know who loves getting up... (Proceed to #17, recommended)
#17
Accept the job. (Proceed to #18)
Tell her no. (Romance Fails)
#18
There must be some mistake. (Proceed to #19)
I'm not intimidated by you, fat head. (Game Over)
What do you mean I'm not smokin' hot? (Proceed to #19)
#19
You can depend on me. (Proceed to #21)
Beau, to be honest, this sounds like a special case. (Proceed to #20)
#20
Haha, that was a joke. (Proceed to #21)
It sounds like I'm babysitting your brother. (Proceed to #21)
#21
Hey, I'm here to help you with your class... (Proceed to #22, recommended)
Look, between your overprotective brother... (Proceed to #23)
I'll do it for fifty a page. (Proceed to #24)
With stars in your eyes, whisper (Proceed to #73, Romance Fails, Path to CG#1 and CG#5)
Let me tongue your tight little starfish (Unlocks CG#9, Romance Fails)
#22
It doesn't matter if that's how it's done. (Proceed to #25)
No way, your brother would crush my head like a nut. (Proceed to #25)
I am SO sick of you spoiled athletes... (Proceed to #23)
#23
Make it forty. (Proceed to #73, Romance Fails, Path to CG#1 and CG#5)
Did you hear anything I just said?! (Proceed to #24)
#24
This is against everything I've ever believed in... (Proceed to #73, Romance Fails, Path to CG#1 and CG#5)
No! Stop trying to bribe me. (Proceed to #25)
#25
Oh god! (Proceed to #26, recommended)
Thanks for listening, Slurpy. (Proceed to #26)
#26
All right, all right. (Proceed to #28)
Are you done with armchair psychologizing? (Proceed to #27)
#27
No thanks. (Proceed to #29)
GAWD, FINE! (Proceed to #28)
#28
A couple laps at the pool sound refreshing. (Proceed to #29)
Work up a sweat on the treadmill. (Proceed to #29)
Exercise? (Proceed to #29)
#29
Tutor at the Student Learning Center... (Proceed to #30)
Get some extra studying done. (Proceed to #30, recommended)
Accompany Ian and Penny to... (Proceed to #30)
#30
Fine, fine... (Proceed to #31)
I'm not interested... (Proceed to #31)
#31
Accept. (Proceed to #32)
Refuse. (Romance Fails)
#32
Come on, don't you even want to give it a shot? (Proceed to #33)
Well, as long as I'm getting paid... (Proceed to #80, Romance Fails, Path to unlock CG#1 and CG#5)
Look, you're already two weeks behind on the reading assignments. (Proceed to #33)
#33
I can provide perks as well. (Romance Fails)
Write his papers? (Romance Fails)
I can provide him with the purpose (Proceed to #34)
Oh screw this. I'm leaving (Romance Fails)
#34
Fine, fine. (Proceed to #35)
Not gonna happen. (Proceed to #36)
#35
You're here for a purpose... (Proceed to #36)
Maybe see... (Proceed to #36)
Hit the treadmill. (Proceed to #36)
#36
Tutor at the Student Learning Center... (Proceed to #37)
Get some extra studying done. (Proceed to #37)
Invite Ian and Penny to the beach... (Proceed to #37)
#37
You're screwed if you get injured... (Proceed to #38, necessary for a successful romance)
You know, even if you're a jock... (Proceed to #38)
Stop making excuses for yourself... (Proceed to #38)
#38
Move, so your legs no longer touch. (Proceed to #39)
Leave your leg there and pretend you don't notice. (Proceed to #39, Path to CG#8, unlocks choice #41)
Put your hand on his thigh. (Romance Fails after a few other choices)
#39
Of course. I'm here to help Brad succeed. (Proceed to #40, necessary for a successful romance)
Actually, I was hoping this... (Romance Fails)
#40
Tutor at the Student Learning Center... (Proceed to #44, if you picked the second option at #38 proceed to #41)
Get some studying done. (Proceed to #36, if you picked the second option at #38 proceed to #41)
Invite Ian and Penny to... (Proceed to #36 , if you picked the second option at #38 proceed to #41)
#41
Jack off before your tutoring session. (Proceed to #42)
Distract yourself with other thoughts. (Proceed to #42)
Focus on toilet issues. (Proceed to #42)
#42
I'm thinking deep thoughts! (Proceed to #43)
I'm taking a dump! (Proceed to #44)
I'm jacking off! (Proceed to #44)
I'm jacking off and taking a dump! (Proceed to #44, Unlocks CG#8)
#43
Ian, I'd like to shit in peace, okay? (Proceed to #39)
I'm thinking about opening a chain of 98 cent stores. (Proceed to #39)
#44
Your ideas are all over the place. You should put your strongest points... (Proceed to #45, necessary for a successful romance)
Your ideas are all over the place. You need to put your strongest points... (Proceed to #45)
Well, the most important thing... (Proceed to #45)
#45
Tutor at the Student Learning Center... (Proceed to #46)
Get some studying done. (Proceed to #46)
Since you promised the old lady... (Proceed to #46)
#46
Sorry man. I'm on the clock. (Proceed to #47)
Well, I suppose one couldn't hurt. (Proceed to #47)
#47
Double click the photo for a quick look. (Proceed to #48, Unlocks CG#2)
Let's not be a creeperino. (Proceed to #48)
#48
Sure, go for it. (Proceed to #49)
You know, I'm cool with you jerking off here... (Proceed to #51, Unlocks CG#3)
#49
Jerk off as quickly as possible. (Proceed to #50)
Do nothing. (Proceed to #51)
#50
Save Brad from an ignominious fate. (Proceed to #51)
Oh well. (Proceed to #51)
#51
You need to relax. (Proceed to #52, recommended)
What is he, 16? (Proceed to #52)
Yeah well, we decided to take a porn break, you know? (Romance Fails)
Yes we did, Beau. I apologize. (Proceed to #52)
#52
He's an adult, Beau. (Proceed to #53, recommended)
I guess you feel responsible... (Proceed to #53)
Did they have chicken fried bacon? (Proceed to #53)
#53
A break, huh? (Proceed to #54, recommended)
We haven't finished going over the reading though! (Proceed to #54)
C-can I pick the porn this time? (Proceed to #54)
Ok. Five minutes. (Proceed to #54)
#54
Eat a cupcake while you wait. (Romance Fails)
Wait. (Proceed to #55)
#55
Go see him in person. (Proceed to #56)
Forget it. (Romance Fails)
#56
I'll voice my displeasure and quickly walk away. (Proceed to #57)
I'll tell you when I think of something appropriately threatening... (Proceed to #57, recommended)
I'll take my monster... (Proceed to #57)
#57
Tutor at the Student Learning Center... (Proceed to #58)
Get some studying done. (Proceed to #58)
Treat Penny to a dinner... (Proceed to #58)
#58
Tell your roommates about what you happened... (Proceed to #59)
Tell your roommates what happened... (Proceed to #59)
#59
I admit I've got a bit of a crush. (Proceed to #60, necessary for a successful romance)
I wouldn't kick him out of bed, that's for sure. (Romance Fails)
I'm not really interested, being his tutor and all. (Romance Fails)
#60
Tutor at the Student Learning Center... (Proceed to #61)
Get some studying done. (Proceed to #61)
Accompany Ian... (Proceed to #61)
#61
Go back to the house and give him the notes. (Proceed to #62)
Forget it. (Romance Fails)
#62
You'll be fine. (Romance Fails)
I can help you. (Proceed to #63)
#63
We can do something fun afterwards. (Proceed to #64)
You can do whatever you want with me afterwards. (Proceed to #64)
You can feel a sense of accomplishment... (Proceed to #64, makes it impossible to get three CGs so it's better to pick one of the other two)
#64
It's pretty good, I guess. (Proceed to #65)
Starting at your own 23. (Proceed to #66 or, if you picked the third option at #63, to #70'. 'Recommended)
You can feel a sense of accomplishment... (Romance Fails)
#65
Run an option out of the pistol... (Proceed to #66, if you picked the third option at #63 , go to #70)
Four wide outs on deep routes... (Romance Fail)
Elephant gun package... (Romance Fails)
#66
Yeah. It'd be nice. (Proceed to #67, Unlocks CG#11 and CG#12)
Who am I kidding? We can cuddle later. (Proceed to #72, Unlocks CG#7 and CG#8)
#67
I must've been dreaming of, uh, something. (Romance Fails)
I was having the most intense dream about... (Proceed to #68, path to unlock CG#13)
#68
Welp. (Proceed to #72)
That's when I ripped off your underwear. (Proceed to #69, path to unlock CG#13)
#69
Welp. (Proceed to #72, Unlocks CG#13)
No, nothing. (Proceed to #72)
#70 - If You Picked "You can feel a sense of accomplishment" at #57
You should feel pretty pleased with yourself. (Romance Fails)
Kiss him. (Proceed to #71)
#71
Fall asleep in each other's arms. (Proceed to #72)
Kiss him harder. (Proceed to #72, Unlocks CG#7 and CG#8)
#72
Romance Successful, Unlocks CG#10
#73 - Cheating Route - You fail the romance but there are two exclusive CGs by helping Brad cheat
I need to familiarize myself with the material... (Proceed to #74)
Duh. (Cheating Fails)
#74
Oh god! (Proceed to #75, recommended)
Thanks for listening, Slurpy. (Proceed to #75)
#75
All right, all right. (Proceed to #77)
Are you done with armchair psychologizing? (Proceed to #76)
#76
No thanks. (Proceed to #78)
GAWD, FINE! (Proceed to #27)
#77
A couple laps at the pool sound refreshing. (Proceed to #78)
Work up a sweat on the treadmill. (Proceed to #78)
Exercise? (Proceed to #78)
#78
Work on Brad's essay. (Proceed to #79, necessary for successful cheating)
Do something else. (Cheating Fails)
#79
Fine, fine... (Proceed to #80)
I'm not interested... (Proceed to #80)
#80
Fine, fine. (Proceed to #81)
Not gonna happen. (Proceed to #82)
#81
You're here for a purpose... (Proceed to #82)
Maybe see... (Proceed to #82)
Hit the treadmill. (Proceed to #82)
#82
Work on Brad's essay. (Proceed to #83, necessary for successful cheating)
Do something else. (Cheating Fails)
#82
Write the essay. (Proceed to #??)
Pretend to write... (Proceed to #83, Unlocks CG#1)
#83
Turn up the heater.. (Proceed to #84)
Ignore the pervert within. (Proceed to #84)
#84
Work on Brad's essay. (Proceed to #85, necessary for successful cheating)
Do something else. (Cheating Fails)
#85
Jack off before your tutoring session. (Proceed to #86)
Distract yourself with other thoughts. (Proceed to #86)
Focus on toilet issues. (Proceed to #86)
#86
I'm thinking deep thoughts! (Proceed to #87)
I'm taking a dump! (Proceed to #89)
I'm jacking off! (Proceed to #89)
I'm jacking off and taking a dump! (Proceed to #89, Unlocks CG#8)
#87
Ian, I'd like to shit in peace, okay? (Proceed to #89)
I'm thinking about opening a chain of 98 cent stores. (Proceed to #89)
#88
Tutor at the Student Learning Center... (Proceed to #89)
Get some studying done. (Proceed to #89)
Invite Ian and Penny to... (Proceed to #89)
#89
A blow job? (Proceed to #90)
Look, don't freak out... (Proceed to #92, Unlocks CG#5)
#90
You should be ashamed. (Proceed to #91)
Well okay. (Proceed to #92, Unlocks CG#5)
#91
Ok, ok. (Proceed to #92, Unlocks CG#5)
No, the contract was to cheat for you... (Proceed to #92)
#92
Cheating Successful - You get a text-only epilogue in the ending about Mark seeing Brad on TV and he congratulates himself on having helped Brad cheat.
Appearance
Brad has short red hair and pale blue eyes. He has a very muscular athletic build. He is 6'5" and often only wears a white tee and jeans, sometimes a light grey muscle tee. He also wears a green and yellow Letterman jacket when he is outdoors. He wears white boxer briefs, though sometimes also goes commando.
Relationships
Mark
Brad and Mark meet when Mark accepts an extra job to tutor him in English comprehension on Thursdays. Initially Brad was less enthusiastic about having him as a tutor. His initial plan was to bribe Mark to write his papers for him. If Mark refuses and gives him the right advice, then Brad can start to become more secure with himself both academically and personally.
Having another gay man like Mark around allows Brad to open up and experiment with his sexuality. During Brad's romance route, Mark finds himself extremely attracted to Brad, and must choose between sex or helping Brad succeed in his academics. If Mark resists his primal urges, Brad manages to complete his essay on time and gains confidence.
Beau
Beau is Brad's older brother, although their relationship is a bit strained. Beau tends to be overprotective and often acts more like a father figure than a brother. Beau tends to be suspicious of everyone who comes into contact with Brad. He is even wary of Mark, even though he specifically requested a 'respectable' male tutor.
Daisy
Daisy is a fellow student who frequents the football team's house. Daisy is unabashedly flirtatious with Brad and is annoyed when she learns she was replaced as his tutor in favor of Mark. This causes Daisy to begin a quasi-competition with Mark to win back her job, even going so far as to try and seduce Brad with sexual pictures and videos of herself (being completely unaware that Brad is not even interested in females).
Roman
Roman is a fellow student and football teammate. Brad and Roman aren't shown interacting much, although living in the same house indicates they are familiar with each other. Although not intimidated by Roman's tough guy routine, Brad does have some respect for him and often relies on Roman to talk sense into Beau if he is being stubborn and hot-headed. Like everyone else, Roman is unaware of Brad's true sexual preferences unless he is told during Mark's romantic pursuit of Brad.
Penny
Brad and Penny are only shown to interact if the player is fully pursuing the romance line. Penny outwardly behaves bored and slightly condescending towards Brad, based on an initial assumption that he was just using Mark to pass his class. After seeing the genuine effort he was putting in, Penny softens a little to Brad, and even goes out of her way to improve his laptop's abilities. Brad finds Penny to be pretty cool, even if he doesn't understand her or tech-speak.
Ian
Like Penny, Brad and Ian's interactions are only limited to late in his story line. Ian is very quick to put on an act to out "macho" Brad. It is not explained exactly why Ian behaves this way towards Brad, although it's likely a combination of suppressed jealousy as well as concern that he was using Mark to pass his classes. Brad seems unaware (or unfazed) by Ian's macho posturing, but does say that he seems "tough".
Trivia
Brad is very well-endowed, and openly admits people struggle to give him blowjobs.
Brad is one of the most popular romance routes among players, and the author of Coming Out on Top has said he is her favorite man in the game. She was disappointed he was a total top in the story, and in later game updates gave him bottoming scenes.
If Mark chooses to accept Brad's bribe to write his papers at any point, it will unlock an oral sex scene, but his romance route will end there. In a Q&A, the author gave this hint to unlock Brad's blowjob CG: "If you want to be a semen eater, let Brad be a cheatin' cheater."
Brad is presumably a freshman and Mark is a senior, making them at most three years apart in age.
