Forbidden Step Brother
he continued, "I also think you could use a friend right now. Someone who knows the truth and doesn't judge. Someone who can just... be there. If that's what you need, I'm in. But if you're looking for something else, I need to know now so I can protect myself."
His honesty was refreshing after months of secrets and lies.
"I need a friend," I said firmly. "I'm not ready for anything else. Might not be for a long time."
"Good. Then friends it is." He extended his hand across the table. "Hi, I'm Ethan Park. Senior, pre-med, terrible at cooking but great at finding the best food trucks. Recovering from my own heartbreak and trying to figure out life."
I shook his hand, smiling for real this tim