My Best Friend Brother

Episode 38

Adam’s POV…….

“Adam, do you think I should cut my hair?” Ariel asks as she stands in front of the full length mirror, fisting a handful of her hair in the process.

I wrap my hands around her from behind and rest my chin on her shoulder, “No, I like your hair…” I remove some from around her neck to plant soft kisses there.

“I know, me too but…” She trails off, leaning into my chest and running her hands up mine which are around her waist. “It’s just so much work, and it’s so time consuming.” She sighs.

“Well, if you want to cut it a bit, you can. I mean, if that’s what you want. Plus I won’t love you any less.” I say leaving out the last sentence.

I’m way to chicken to admit that I love Ariel still. It’s been another day and yet, whenever I try to tell her, I would end up chickening out and changing the subject.
Gosh, when did I become such a p—y?
“I mean, I don’t want to cut it all off, just a little above my shoulders.” She says as she measures it.

“Hmm.” I hum as I inhale her scent.
“Adam, are you even listening to me?” She asks as I continue planting small open-mouthed kisses on the nape of her neck.
“Yeah, sure.” I reply.

She rolls her eyes and walks away from me, heading for the door leaving me standing there, “Get ready for school!” She shouts at me.

A chuckle escapes past my lips and I head for the bathroom.

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“Bye! See you later!” Ariel kisses me and gets out the car before I can answer.
She runs to Libby who was just dropped off by that Liam kid. They talk and laugh with each other before quickly walking inside of the tall building still gossiping about something.

I step out of my car, shutting the door and locking it afterward.

“Adam, my man.” Bryce comes and pats me on the back followed by Landon, Nick and Josh.

“Sup man.” I say and we do a bro hug.
We begin walking into school and then Josh decided to speak, “We’re going to Chester’s party tonight, you wanna come? I hear it’s going to be lit.” Josh informs me and the rest of the guys nod in agreement.
I don’t even for my hesitate for my answer, “Nah, I’m cool.” I shrug.
Bryce looks at me suspiciously, “Since when do you turn down a party?”

“Yeah man, it isn’t like you.” Nick agrees.
“You got it worse than I thought.” Landon snickers and I glare at him.

“I’d just rather be at home with Ariel.” I pull out my phone and smile at the thought of Ariel.

From the corner of my eye, I see Landon look at me weirdly until his mouth opens wide and eyes the size of saucers and he suddenly stops along with all of us, “Aye! You got the pussay!” He shouts loudly in the middle of the hall making everyone look at us and purposely pronouncing the last word wrong.
The rest of the guys eyes widen and Josh shouts, “You lucky b—–d!” He shouts just as loudly and I shush them up. “I mean- was it good?” He says the last part softly and all the guys lean in at the same time to hear the answer.
“F–k you mean if it was good?” I shove him from out of my face.
Any other girl I would’ve spilled the beans but that would just be a simple f–k. But I have more respect for Ariel and I doubt she would want everyone to know too much information, although sex with her was absolutely mind blowing.

“I’ll take that as a great since you’re smiling.” Nick laughs.
“Whatever.” I say just as we reach Libby’s locker where both of them are.
Libby’s back is facing me and Ariel is facing my direction. Her eyes widen when she sees us coming and she quickly nudges Libby shutting her up.

“What’s up?” Bryce asks once we reach them while I just lean down placing a kiss on Libby’s forehead.
“Hey, big bro. Guys.” She acknowledges us.
They nod in greeting and I turn my attention to Ariel, “What were you guys talking about before we came?” I ask and Ariel’s face suddenly turns red.

“I have an idea about what.” Landon snorts to the rest of the guys and they snicker.
I roll my eyes at their stupidity just as the first bell rings.

“Oh! And um, I’m not going straight home this evening, I’ll be hanging out with Libby…” She says.

A frown takes over my face as I grab onto her hips, “I was hoping we spend some time together.”

She tucks a strand of her behind her hair, “I won’t be long, I promise.” She smiles that dazzling smile at me once again.

“Okay…” I sigh as the second bell rings and Libby speaks, “Ariel, come on, we gotta go.” She reminds Ariel.
She quickly pecks my lips then talks, “Promise me you’ll not skip class?” She points an accusing finger at me.
I groan but agree with her nonetheless, “Whipped.” Nick coughs and I ignore him.

Libby and Ariel quickly says bye to the guys and scurries off to class.

“So… we going behind the school now or what?” Josh asks.

“Didn’t you clowns hear what Ariel just said.” I glare at them.

“Nuh uh. She told you not us.” He sticks out his tongue at me and the others just nod.
“You’re coming to class, end of discussion.” I say with finality in my voice.
Nick and the rest of the guys just groan and sluggishly follow behind me.

Before I know it, lunch comes and it is over and afterward, it’s already home time.
I don’t waste anytime to just say goodbye to the guys and once I saw Ariel and Libby leave school safely, I head home.

The ride home was silent of course, with only the music from the radio playing softly.
Once I reach home to realise that no one is here, it reminds me of how it use to be before Ariel and I were together.

I never felt lonely at home by myself, especially when Libby would go out with Ariel. But now, I’ve gotten so use to Ariel’s company and presence that now I’m craving her to be right here with me.
I drop my bag on the couch and go to the kitchen to get a glass of water. Afterward, I head to the couch and switch on the television for me to watch a movie or something to occupy my time.

A few minutes before the movie comes to an end, I hear to door open and shut softly. I crane my neck to look in the direction of the door and my eyes widen slightly when I see Ariel standing there.

Still unaware of my presence.
With a haircut.

“You actually cut it…”I stand up from the couch. Ariel jumps a little, obviously startled since she didn’t know that I was in the room.
“Yeah, um do you like it? You don’t think it makes me look too different, right?” She fiddles with her fingers.

“No no, I think you still look beautiful. I like it.” I whisper honestly as I run my hand through it lightly.

She smiles and hugs me, “Thank you.” She says softly.

I love you. I think. If only I could get it past my lips.