Chapter 5: Little did she know

Thirs Person's POV

David's eyes would often drift towards Elara, his gaze lingering on her as she laughed with friends or studied intently in the library. He couldn't quite explain why he was drawn to her, but he found himself wanting to know more about her. Despite his growing interest, David refused to acknowledge it, telling himself he was just being observant.

As he watched Elara, David noticed the way she seemed to light up when discussing topics she was passionate about. Her eyes would sparkle, and her smile would grow wider, illuminating the entire room. He found himself wanting to see more of that spark, to be the one who brought out the best in her.

But David's feelings were complicated by his brother's growing closeness to Elara. Daniel would often sit with her at lunch, and they would chat for hours about everything and nothing. David would see them laughing together, and he would feel a pang of jealousy. Why was Daniel getting so much attention from her? Why wasn't she noticing him, David, instead?

David tried to brush off the feeling, telling himself he was being ridiculous. After all, Daniel was just being friendly, and Elara seemed to appreciate it. But as he watched them together, David couldn't shake the feeling that he was missing out on something.

Meanwhile, Daniel was indeed falling for Elara. He would catch glimpses of her smile, and his heart would skip a beat. He would listen to her laugh, and he would feel a sense of joy he hadn't experienced in a long time. But Daniel was hesitant to confess his feelings, fearing that it would ruin their friendship.

As the days went by, David's jealousy grew. He would see Daniel and Elara together, and he would feel a knot in his stomach. He didn't know how to deal with his emotions, and he wasn't sure if he was ready to admit his true feelings to himself.

Daniel, on the other hand, was struggling with his own emotions. He didn't know how to express his feelings to Elara without risking their friendship. He would see her every day, and he would feel his heart flutter, but he wouldn't say anything. He was trapped in a cycle of uncertainty, unsure of how to proceed.

As the tension between the two brothers grew, their interactions became more strained. David would try to act normal, but he couldn't help but feel resentful towards Daniel. Daniel, sensing the tension, would try to reassure David that everything was fine, but he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

Elara, oblivious to the tension between the two brothers, continued to enjoy their company. She would laugh with Daniel, and she would talk to David about his interests. She didn't notice the way David would look at her, the way his eyes would linger on her face. She didn't realize that Daniel was falling for her, and she didn't know that David was struggling with his own feelings.

As the days turned into weeks, the situation became more and more complicated. David's jealousy continued to simmer, and Daniel's feelings for Elara grew stronger. But neither of them would say anything, content to keep their emotions hidden.

One day, David confronted Daniel about his feelings. "Hey, can I talk to you about something?" David asked, his voice low.

"What's up?" Daniel replied, looking concerned.

"It's about Elara," David said, trying to sound casual. "I don't know, man. You seem to be getting really close to her. Are you... interested in her or something?"

Daniel looked taken aback. "No, David, I'm not interested in her romantically. We're just friends. I like talking to her, and she seems like a really nice person."

David nodded, trying to process his emotions. He didn't know why he was feeling this way, but he couldn't shake the feeling that he was losing out on something.

As the conversation ended, David couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. He didn't know what the future held, but he knew that something had to give. The tension between him and Daniel would only continue to grow, and he wasn't sure if their friendship with Elara would survive.

The situation was complex with feelings and emotions hanging in the balance. Only time would tell what would happen next.