Trauma

•18•

"Yeah, I do."

"Aight. So what's your next move." Hearing looked at me. "I mean, I know she's an adult but she's still my baby sister and you're my boy and boss." He chuckled.

"Honestly, I don't know my next move yet. We've been vibing really good and there have been times where I unintentionally flirt and I think she flirts back but I don't want to mess up anything."

"I understand. We'll look, whatever direction you decide, I'm cool with it. I've seen a change in her, with her mean ass."

"Keira aint mean." I laughed. "She just don't have any filter."

"Shit, you're defending her? Yeah you're gone gone." He laughed as did I.

"I'm just saying and that's one of the things I like about her."

"If y'all do get together, just be honest with her. We're boys but my sister comes first."

"Aight man." I nodded.

"I will let you know though, if shit goes left, it ain't me alone you gotta think about."

"What you mean?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Even though aren't together, I caveat my life Damien has people watching her with instructions."

"Ah okay." I nodded understanding where he was coming from.

"But between me and you, I think her feelings are mutual too but she isn't going to admit it."

"Why is that?"

"Even though she's comfortable with you, I know she's still trying to process things."

Looking out at Keira, I couldn't help but smile seeing how happy she looked, laughing with the others.

"But let her know how you feel. You never know what she'll say."

"I hear you man and thanks."

"No problem."

Keira

"So you're just going to sit on the shore all day?"

"If I want to, yeah." He nodded as I sat.

"Scared of some little waves?" I jokingly nudged him.

"Nah, I'm just chilling, honestly." He laughed

"Well when I get back we're gonna go in then." I smiled.

"Where you going?"

"Over by the washrooms over there." I pointed behind him.

"Oh aight. Want me to walk with you?"

"What? Kevin told you to babysit me or something?" I smirked with a raised eyebrow.

"Something like that." He grinned.

"Well in that case, no I don't need you to walk with me." I turned and walked off.