On My Brother's Bed
“Just… be yourself. Don’t overdo it. If he wants you, he’ll see you. And if not, then maybe it’s not worth forcing.”
Somewhere between mocking and advising, my tone softened without me realizing. Layla’s eyes brightened faintly, and she nodded. “Thank you. Really.”
Before I could regret it, she leaned forward, hugging me lightly. I patted her back awkwardly,and resisted the overwhelming urge to shove her away.
“Want to watch a movie?” I offered suddenly, desperate for a distraction.
Her face lit up like a kid’s. “Sure!”
We retreated to the living room, putting something on N*****x. Layla seemed content, but my eyes kept drifting toward the hallway, wondering where Rhett had gone.
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