My Best Friend Brother

Episode 19

“I knew it would happen!” Libby screams. “Didn’t I tell you?” She shouts which makes me cringe because of the loud noise.

“Jeez, stop shouting and yes you did tell me.” I laugh at Libby’s childish ways.

I just told her about Adam and I being together but of course, she already knew.

She claimed that she saw us early this morning inside of Adam’s room all “snuggled up and cute.” At least that’s what she said.
She was supposed to wake up Adam but said she didn’t have the heart to do it. So after taking millions of pictures and jumping around and squealing quietly, she left.

Of course, she told the boys. Thankfully, she said that’s the only people she told.
“I can die in peace now.” She says as she lies back dreamily on the tree that’s behind her head.

Adam’s practice doesn’t finish until a little later so we’re just chilling underneath an oak tree at the end of our school.
I laugh at her comment.

Then I suddenly remembered.
“You kissed Liam!”I shouted.
Libby abruptly sits up and snaps her head to me.
“Oh… that…” She laughs nervously.
“Yeah, that!” I mock her. “Now what’s going on between you two?”

She hesitates for a while before answering.
“Well, we both like each other so we’re gonna see where it goes…” She trails off.
“You guys only met days ago.” I joke.
“Well, unlike you and Adam, when I have feelings for someone, I don’t wait ten years to tell them.” She shoots back with a little hint of amusement and seriousness in her voice.
“Touche.” I nod knowing that she’s right.
We sit watching the various children scatter about the school to God knows where in silence.
After a couple minutes, Ariel speaks, “Won’t it be weird though?” She says as she looks off into the distance.

“What?” I question.
“Didn’t you and Liam use to… date?”She hesitates leaving me astonishment.
“No! God, no. I mean, we went on one date if you would even call it that and honestly, I don’t think we had that sort of interest in each other…” I partially conclude. “So, yeah, I think you two would be perfect.” I fully conclude.
She smiles at me and I smile in return. “Hey, you wanna go watch Adam play?”
“Yeah.” I smile because I just love the way Adam’s muscles flex when he’s playing.

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We walk onto the field and take a seat in the stands and let our eyes roam as I search for Nick and Adam.

I find Nick and already see him vigorously waving his hand in my direction. I, along with Libby, laugh when we see the ball hit the side of his head because he wasn’t paying attention.
I continue looking for Adam and become curious when I don’t see him anywhere on the field. I look over at Libby to see a scoff present on her face.

I look in the direction that she’s looking in and my eyes widen when I see him talking to Elle in the corner underneath the stands. Alone.
“First f—–g day.” Is what Libby mumbles under her breath and begins to start stomping in the direction of them but I grip her hand.
“Leave them.” I say shortly but sadly.
Libby looks at me as if I’m crazy but replies nonetheless. “You’re kidding right?”
“We just got together Libby… what would it look like if I send you to march up there making me look like a jealous girlfriend.” I conclude.
I had hoped I had gotten the point through to Libby but she’s looking at me as if I need to be in a mental hospital.

“Hello?! We’re talking about Elle here. She’s up to no good. You have the right to be a jealous girlfriend. I- look the ship is finally on board with all its passengers and I’ll be damned if I let the school’s s–t spoil it so get your big a-s up and follow me.” Libby shouts while already heading in the direction of Elle and Adam.
However this time, I’m not fast enough to hold her back again. I try to catch up to her as she marches in their direction but she’s just too quick.

“Libby no!” I whisper shout as I don’t want them to hear us as we’re nearing.
Just then, Adam looks up above Elle’s head and spots us and his eyes widen in panic.
He quickly pushes Elle out of the way when she was still talking making her stumble and walks quickly over to me and a flaring Libby.
“Is this what you call football practice? Huh? Because I would love to know when the definition changed.” Libby rushes out once Adam reaches us.

He ignores Libby and goes to grab me when Libby pulls me back. “No. You don’t get to touch her until you explain whatever this is..” She motions between Elle, who I realise is now smirking, and Adam. “I don’t care if you’re my brother or not, I will literally chop off your d–k if you hurt her.” She continues.
“Look, Lib-” I start but Libby still continues to talk.

“You’re now together and you start this s–t already.”

“So they’re together? Adam you never told me that.” Elle finally speaks and all eyes go on her. She has a sly smile plastered on her face.
“I swear to God…” Libby begins taking out her earrings and jumping at Elle but Adam and I stop her.

Elle noticeably flinches back looking scared but she quickly stands straight.

“You should get your anger problems checked, Blondie.” She shoots at Libby which really doesn’t make sense since both of them are blonde.

“Elle, shut the f–k up and leave.” Adam glares at her with so much hatred as he shoots daggers at her.

She scoffs before leaving but not before telling Adam to give her a call and flicks her hair in our faces.

Adam turns back to us but his eyes focus me.
“Ariel. I know it looks bad but-” Adam starts.
“Save your excuses Adam be-” I, this time, am the one to cut Libby short.

“No, it’s okay.” I give her a small smile.
She looks at me skeptically but leaves nevertheless.

I then turn my attention back to Adam.