UM

He’s watched over you for some time now. The lingering looks, eye rolls at your interest in boys, even the occasional snide comments when you “dare” bring any one of them home. He’s your older brother’s best friend. The family friend. As you grow into yourself more, the filters begin to slip. The facade of causality gets harder to hold up. “Everything could change if you wanted. Just say the words- Just say what you want and I’ll give it to you.”