Brotherly Bond

Chapter 4

"Please Z , sit down and read or something" i muttered for seventy millionth time.

I was trying to work on an essay i had due soon but with no such luck.

Zander wanted to play and was hyped up on a cupcake so he was running in basically circles and singing at the top of his lungs about random things

Its not like i could just go to my room and close the door, i needed to watch him too and make sure he doesn't break a bone .

"George Washington was a huge part of American history" I began to read aloud to myself to try and focus better.

That resulted in Zanders yells getting louder and louder.

I let it go on a while longer hoping hell tire himself out but again: no such luck.

"SHUT UP." I finally yelled at him making him stop in his tracks.

I immediately felt bad as tears began to well up in his eyes and fall down his face.

I opened my mouth speechless i didnt mean to make him cry.

"Z i didnt mean it" i tried to explain as he stood afar from me tears now fastly comming down.

I honestly couldn't help but roll my eyes once again. He was being difficult. I simply told him to shut up. There was no need for his actions.

"Come on-" i started before i was cut off by him.

"NO" he angrily shouted throwing his action figure to the floor and running up the stairs.

I cursed at myself and shoved the books out of my way as i got up , whacking my toe on the coffee table in the process.

My annoyance went away I felt bad again. He's just a kid I shouldn't of screamed at him for just trying to have fun.

Zander made it up the stairs before me and slammed his bedroom door shut loudly before i could stop him.

I tried to open it to find out it was locked.

I couldn't catch freaking break could I?

I pressed my ear up against the door and heard heartbreaking sobs on the other side.

I signed at myself . He was only six years old, i was acting insensitive hes practically a baby.

"Zander please open the door" i begged silently leaning aginst it.

"No, i hate you! " He screamed back at me.

I groaned as his sobs continued even louder this time.

"Well I don't hate you if that counts for anything" I said back before walking down the steps to finally try and finish my essay.

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The sun was starting to set and Zander still haven't come down but I know he's fine, I occasionally walked back up to his room and pressed my ear against the door and listened till I heard him playing with his stuffed animals.

At around 6 I finished my essay and the pizza delivery guy came delevering half pepperoni for me and half cheese for Zander.

I payed him the proper amount of money and closed the door setting the scalding hot pizza on the table before once again going up the stairs to see Zander.

I tried the door once agin knowing it was going to be useless but was very surprised when it opened.

I slowly ENTERD to find Zander sitting on his bed drawing with markers.

I leaned against the door way and half smiled. "Hey"

He looked up and rubbed his red eyes ."Hey"

"I didn't mean to snap at you ok. I'm sorry." I softly told him.

"I really don't hate you. I was just mad." He commented back.

I chuckled, "Let's both stop being jerks and go eat pizza?"

He slid off his bed leaving the drawing utensils there and smiled.

"Is there cheese?" He asked his eyes starting to brighten a little.

I scoffed. " What kind of a person do you think I am? Of course I cheese" I finished with a laugh.

"Then what are we waiting for?" He laughed brushing past me and quickly down the stairs.

I let out s breath but smiled. Kids.
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