“To Charlie, anything Max did when it came to Danny, whether in words or actions, was considered the asshole thing to do. Max sighed. “Stupidity is a thing of the mind and unfortunately when it comes to her, my head has no say.” Charlie shook his head. “Did you just grow a fucking vagina? That was incredibly corny, man.” FunnyFriendshipBest Friends Author:Jacqueline Francis - Wanting to Remember, Trying to Forget
“Max.” It was a sharp whisper to reinstate the silence and Max did not know what kind of acerbic retort waited on the other side of his stilted pause. Kevin had never snapped at him before, but there was a part of him that thought it would happen today. His brother turned to face him, his deep blue eyes lined with tears and burning with anguish. “You’re my brother,” he said, his voice low and unsteady. “You already know how I feel…and I know how you feel…so there’s no need to talk about this. And if you mention his name again, I’m gonna ask you leave.” Max nodded. That wasn’t the verbal lashing he was expecting but it made him understand his role in the situation. Kevin hadn’t played video games all day for the entertainment. He had done it for the distraction. And he hadn’t allowed Max to sit in his room for so long because he intended to open up. He had kept Max there because he wanted the silent comfort, the pillar of strength only a brother could provide. - Kevin to Max” Family RelationshipsSibling BondSibling Loss Author:Jacqueline Francis - Wanting to Remember, Trying to Forget