We're Like Brothers But Closer Novels & Stories

"Lily, we wanted to talk to you about something important. Over the past few days, we've come to realize how much we care about you. You’ve been through a lot, and despite everything, you’ve shown incredible strength and resilience." Lily shifted uncomfortably in her seat, her eyes flicking between the seven men. "I appreciate everything you’ve done for me and my mom," she said softly. "But I'm not sure I understand what you're trying to say." Luca, the second oldest, leaned forward, his intense gaze meeting hers. "Lily, we all feel a strong connection to you. It’s not just about helping you out or being there for you. We want more than that." Theo, the third brother, nodded in agreement. "W

‘Oh, god. “If you’d like to know our history, our mothers have been best friends since they were our age, and our families grew up alongside each other. We’ve always treated each other like siblings, and he can be a little over-protective sometimes. So can my biological brother, just warning.” I tried to joke and lighten the mood, and thankfully his bright smile told me it worked. “That’s a relief to hear, I always envied that guy's looks, I thought I was going to have to really step up my game.”

I told myself none of this changed anything I needed to do or my reasons for doing it. Outside the house, the city had woken up just like any other morning. But something about me didn’t feel normal. Aaron and Dorian were siblings. Despite everything, I was still going to walk back into his house tomorrow.

You could ask me if I’m in love with my brother’s best friend and I would tell you with a straight face absolutely fucking not. Kane Wilder is my brother Landon’s best friend, a.k.a a pain in my fucking ass. I met him for the first time when I was six.

I said moving closer to her. She moved back and laughed again. "Best friend? Sister? Oh please!" she echoed. "Well, Best friends or sisters don’t lie to each other. Best friends or sisters don’t sneak around behind each other’s backs. And best friends or sisters don’t hurt each other, but guess what Lin?…" Anabel was already crying, she continued, "You did all that. So much for being a Sister and a best friend." She looked at me disgustedly. She then turned to Ethan wiping her face roughly.

“I think your main focus should be how your mother doesn’t find out you’re fucking your stepbrother, no? What a poor heart she’s got” “Vito!” “Stay safe, buddy. I will see you around”. How the fuck did I even surround myself with these kinds of people in the first place?! Oh my god!

Niko and Mason trade a look before nodding too. The pact is made. What happened tonight is our secret. Our burden. And all I can hope is that one day, it doesn't eat us alive... and our brotherhood stays unbreakable.

she walked away About 20 minutes later, I saw someone approach me. It was Odessa. “Good afternoon, my sister said you wanted to talk to me” “Oh, so you two are actually sisters” “Um yes” “Related?” “Yes” “By blood?” “Yes, what exactly do you want?” “So I was thinking if I could take you out for lunch today after work” “Oh, why?” “Just want to talk” “Okay sure” “Sure?” “Yeah, sure. I'll let you know when I'm done” she walked off.

- L Worse than FOUR mates? What could-- - S They’re my brother’s best friends. - L Wait. Hold on. HIS best friends? - S Yeah. - L The ones who have been teasing you forever? - S The very same. - L NO. WAY. - S I’m serious. I passed out when I realized it. - L What are you even going to do? - S I have no idea. They're all acting... different now. Protective, almost sweet. It’s so confusing. - L

“I just needed to hear it from you.” “No. They are not. You would be astounded to know that—besides the official work, the grip between the friendship of Shreyaaz and Shaam, which they had shared, was as hard as granite. They weren't just friends but more than brothers who shared everything but blood. Though they were closer than any blood relative could get to one another. They were a family in itself." It was a statement. “Everyone here calls Shrey uncle as a—”