Kylan's POV

My back hurt like a bitch as the three of us sat down on the sofas. They confessed they were trying to evesdrop, so they leaned against the door and when I opened it abruptly, they lost balance. They didn't seem apologetic at all.

"So you like my brother?" Jasmine asked.

"Oh, not this again." I mumbled. 

"I am on your team, bro." Jessica said.

"But I don't like you." Jasmine gave me a pointed look. "You look like trouble. Elijah is a much nicer guy."

"Wanna bet on who Jay ends up with?" Jess asked.

"Twenty?" Jasmine questioned. Jess showed a thumbs up. "Deal." They fist-bumped.

Seriously?

"No I get that." I said after a while. "Elijah is nice, amicable and polite. He also looks like the nicest, most sincere guy on earth; he has all bases covered."

"And what about you?" Jasmine asked raising her left eyebrow.

"I don't look the part, but I swear I am a nice guy." I said in the most convincing tone I could manage. I don't even know what I was trying to convince them of. "But  it doesn't matter anyway. Jason is dating Autumn, so..."

"What?" They both screamed at the same time. Shit! He didn't tell anyone yet. Ugh! What have I done!

"That cheerleader?" Jess asked with her face scrunched up in disgust.

"They're dating already? She hasn't even met the family yet!" Jasmine exclaimed like it's a grave sin. 

"Oh don't worry, guys." Jess said looking optimistically at me and her sister. "High school couples break up all the time." Wow! That is some cynical optimism.

"So, you think you can make my brother happy if you guys ever get into a relationship?" Jasmine asked after podering a little. Why is she back to me again?

"I- uh-" I stuttered still not sure what to say.

"Great! Now all we need is a guy who isn't sure of himself." She said looking frustrated. "Let me guess, you're still in the closet, unsure of your sexuality." She pointed her perfectly manicured finger at me as I slid further back on the sofa. "Listen, my brother is not the subject of your experimentation. And if you think-"

"Whoa. Hold up." I said cutting her off. "I am not in the closet. I don't think I've ever been. Not that I know of. From the day I knew I was into men, other people knew that too. I never once hid that part from others, and most definitely not from myself. I am bisexual, and I'm sure of it. I am into your brother, and I am also sure of that. I'm just not sure, if I have a shot anymore."

[A/N: Ik this is not the same for everyone, coming to terms with your sexuality and telling others about it is sometimes a mentally taxing process. It was just easier for Kylan because he had supportive people around him. But that might not be the case for everyone. To my readers out there, if you're going through a similar process, just know that I am proud of you, regardless of what your circumstances may be.]

I sighed as I ended my monologue. Wow! I've actually said it out loud that I like Jason.

"He's good." Jasmine said, nodding her head. Jessica looked proud. "Confident! I like it. You've convinced me, I am team Kylan now."

Jess rubbed her palms together with a wicked smile on her face. "This is your lucky day, Kylan. With both of our help, Jason will very soon be yours."

"No, I don't like the sound of it." Jasmine said. "Let's just say you will soon be Jason's. Yeah, that sounds about right!"

"Nice to meet you, brother-in-law." Jessica said in a comical voice. These sisters are low-key freaking me out.

"From now on, you will do as we say, and Jason will be yours. Or you Jason's." Jasmine said. "Never liked that Summer girl anyway. Can you imagine that stuck up bitch as our sister-in-law?" She looked at Jess as they slowly got up from the sofa.

"Ugh! It would be such a disaster. Always hated cheerleaders anyway." Jess chimed in. "Also, I think her name is Winter."

"Ugh! Who cares." Jasmine replied as they walked away.

"Hey what about our bet though?" Jess asked as they slammed the door shut behind them.

~

Jason stepped out of the shower after a while. In the meantime, the butler had dropped off some snacks thankfully, and I was stress-eating eversince.

And goddamnit, Jason looked so hot! He was wearing a red t-shirt with grey sweatpants which looked like one hell of a mis-matching pair, and I was so into it. I mean is that guy even real? How can someone look so good in a randomly thrown outfit like that? I subtly checked him out when he wasn't looking and gulped with nervousness.

So I have to spend the entire night in the same room with the guy I have a crush on, who is already dating another girl?! Can it get any worse than this?

Elijah's POV

Cole has been acting weird ever since we returned from our hangout that day.

Okay, so to give you some context, I live with Cole. And that is because our parents who used to be best friends in high school thought it was a good idea to move in together. Sometimes, it's great to live with your friend; it's fun. Other times... not so much. And today is one of those days. 

"Okay, what is it?" I said feeling annoyed. 

"What?" He questioned feigning innocence. 

"This silent treatment." I said. I thought I could leave it alone until he comes clean about what's bothering him on his own, but I was wrong. It has started to get to me. "What is it? What's bothering you?"

"Nothing." He shrugged. There he was with his monosyllabic answers and his nonchalant behaviour! Ugh! This is so annoying. 

"Fine. So you're not gonna tell me?" I questioned with my hands on my hips. A pose I often adopt to exude power. He keeps silent, pretending to arrange clothes in his wardrobe. That idiot ain't fooling no one! "Cole!"  

"Fine." He sighed. "Why don't you ever tell me anything?"

"Tell you what?" I asked. 

"I don't know. Maybe the fact that you're into our good friend Jason, and you didn't think it was important to inform your best friend, me, about it!" He seethed with anger. 

"How did you know that?" I asked.

"Beacuse you're so freaking obvious! Why didn't you tell me?" Cole looked genuinely offended.

"I don't know... I feel like... I'm not too sure." I said as I sat down on my bed. 

"Oh don't gimme that look!" He said throwing away whatever clothes he was holding. 

"What look?" I asked feeling frustrated.

"That cute, pouty, puppy-dog eyes look." Cole said as came and sat down beside me. "It won't work on me." But I can already see it working. So I tried a little harder. "Fine. I forgive you." Yay! I win! "But why didn't you tell me?"

"Because you react really badly everytime I get a boyfriend or as much as develop a crush on someone." I replied honestly. "You act like it's the worst thing in the world and that I'm on my way to ruin my life forever."

"Fine. I guess I'm guilty of that. But that's only because I'm protective of you." He said. 

"I'm older than you, you know. I should be the one protecting you." I said with a pout. I guess I pout a lot.

Cole cupped my face between his palms. "But you're like... my kid. I'll always protect you." He said and I hugged him. 

"I think I really like Jason." I said as we kept hugging. "I know it hasn't been too long that we've known him, but I still do like him. I don't even know why."

"But he likes Autumn." Cole said as we broke off the hug. 

"I know." I whined. "I am just setting myself up for disappointment, aren't I?"

Cole took my hands into his. "But as long as you have me, you'll be fine. I'll make sure of it."

"Awww... such a gentleman!" I said in a teasing voice. "Now, how is it that you don't have a girlfriend." 

"I told you, I am not looking for a relationship right now." He said getting up from the bed and avoiding eye-contact. As usual. Everytime the topic of him dating comes up, he gets closed off like that. My theory is he's into someone who isn't available. Or that's what it seems like. 

"Or whoever you're looking to be with isn't available? For some reason." I said. 

"Oh shut up!" He snapped getting all defensive. You know you're hitting the right spot when they get defensive like that. "I don't know where you got that biazzare idea from. But it's been years and I suggest you drop it." There he was, back to his clothes again, trying to avoid eye-contact. 

Cole's POV

It was long back that this girl showed interest in me. And I actually liked her too so I thought I'd give it a shot. But in the end it turned out no one really interests me other than Eli. I wanted him, and him only. Everyone else just didn't matter.

So like the stupid guy I am, I told Elijah that the reason I broke up with her was because I was into someone else, but that person wasn't available. I was hoping he'd pick up on it, that I was hinting at him. And years later he still believes that story. I mean, it still stands true; but he shouldn't know that. It's pathetic!

"Just go to sleep." I said to change the topic. "It's late."

"Your clothes are perfectly folded already, you know." He said snatching the clothes out of my hands. "Stop arranging your wardrobe everytime you wanna avoid talking to me." He knows me too well.

"I don't wanna talk about it." I said. "Listen, despite the whole Autumn thing, if you still wanna pursue Jason, you'll have my full support. Just don't go and get your heart broken, okay?" He gave me his widest smile and nodded. This cute little guy is gonna be the death of me! "It breaks my heart to see you sad, you know that right?"

That night we slept in the same room, while he told me all about his crush on Jason. I had a dream that night. A dream where Elijah and I were together. Romantically. If the only place where I can be his, is in my dreams, then so be it. I sleep a little longer on such days; trying my best to blur the line between dreams and reality. And even though I fail miserably at it, I have a feeling, there will come a day when my dreams will turn into my reality. And on those days... I won't mind losing a little sleep if it meant being with him longer.

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Oooouukay! Cole's thoughts are the cheesiest shit ever, I swear! But I like how smitten he is with Elijah, it's cute. What do you guys think about it?

Also, who's your FAVOURITE sister?

Jasmine or Jessica?

Lemme know in the comments what you think of this chapter. As always, love you all. Bye!

~ Millie.