Brotherly Love

Chapter 10 : They don't know

I close my eyes and look from Caleeb to Jerm. The silence was killing me as both of them stood there , looking at me , Judging me.

"I better go". Caleeb says breaking the silence. I gave a quick nod and focused my attention back to Jerm as he came closer to me.

"I saw". he started. "And I'm sorry". he pulls me into a hug. I didn't feel a spark. I wanted to pull away and go home. I wanted the feeling of guilt in my stomach to go away. I wanted Caleeb.

"I'm fine Jerm , don't worry about it". I wipe a tear before it fell onto his shirt , onto his strong chest.

"I'm here for you Hope". he gives me a light kiss on my forehead.

That's what Alexis said too.

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Two weeks later.

I sat at the island in our kitchen. My phone kept vibrating and I knew it was Alexis calling. She's been calling for the pass two weeks , but I still won't answer. I won't cave in.

"Answer it already". Caleeb said handing me a plate with 3 pancakes , already covered in syrup.

"Never". I reply as I answered Cally's text.

"She's your best friend". he states taking a seat next to me.

"A best friend won't do that". I simply reply.

"Maybe she had no -". before he could finish I cut him off by punching my fist against the wooden counter.

"Fucking drop it". And so he did. He never said another word. He picked up his fork and started to dig into his pancakes.

Caleeb and I have made a big decision. No more kissing or touching or hugging and most importantly.... no sex. I wanted him , shit I needed him. But he was right , I don't want to get hurt. And I didn't want him to either.

I grab my bag after finishing off my pancakes. I took a sip of my orange juice as Caleeb stared at me. He stood up and walked over towards me. He leans in and our lips are inches from touching.

His hands lift up to hold my cheeks as I just stood there , staring into his beautiful eyes. I could feel his breath as it crashes against my lips. He takes a step closer , our bodies touching. His hot breath brushing on my lips.

I wanted to taste him. I needed to taste him. His perfect lips.

The vibration from my phone causes me to jump back. Not once did his eyes leave mine. I looked and saw a picture of Cally pop up.

I hold the phone up to my ears as I clicked to answer. My eyes still gazing upon Caleeb.

"Yes?". I could hear muffling as if she was driving in a rush.

"Alexis wants to invite you to her party tonight". I clear my throat ready to say what was clearly going to come out in the first place. Before I could say anything Cally cuts me off."You have to , I already told her yes".