Secret Relationship with my Brother’s best friend
he says, and kisses my temple in front of his entire board without a shred of self-consciousness, the exact same gesture from my graduation, still meaning exactly the same thing every time he does it.
On the drive home, he’s quieter than usual, one hand on the wheel, the other resting on my knee like he still needs the confirmation that I’m actually there. “Thank you for coming tonight,” he says finally. “I know rooms like that aren’t exactly your idea of a good time.”
“I liked it more than I expected to. Priya’s terrifying. I want her on my side forever.”
“She already adores you. Which is unusual, for the record. She’s not an easy person to win over.” He glances at me, something soft in his