Chapter31:

“That’s not the same….You’re my sister. It’s wrong. You shouldn’t think that way, so yeah, I get mad. We’re different…. that kiss was a big deal.” He sounds defensive, and his response is fast and snappy, like a practiced statement, and I narrow my eyes at him. My brain whirring and clicking. Trying to read under the mask he wears so well. “Except… you’re the one for the past decade who has told me I’m not. And we haven’t had a sibling relationship, ever. So why now, I’m suddenly your sister in your eyes?... Didn’t you tell me I would never be that to you only a week ago?” He can’t contradict that little point! “Do we have to do this? I came to say I’m sorry for going off on you and that today was my fault. I didn’t mean to upset you, and I sure as hell never intended to kiss you.” He sits up and blows out air, making it clear he is uncomfortable with the direction of this conversation, but I am only warming up. Too long I have waited to corner him for a real heart-to-heart. It feels l