The Bully And Me
He is nice, she is nice, and I’m an asshole.
Suddenly, a rush of embarrassment floods me. Why am I getting jealous of my own little brother? My mom would have been ashamed; Bernie’s just an innocent kid. And Emilie, she’s here with me, isn’t she?
“Earth to Brandon!” Bailey playfully nudges me with her elbow. “What’s with the deep frown? Worst chicken ever?”
Her beaming face forces me to push my paranoia aside and put on a brave front. “I’ve had worse,” I quip back, forcing a smile onto my face.