You didn’t answer my question.
Blair
Two full days of sleep helped. I’m feeling much better.
Me
Good.
The more time I spend with Blair, the more I realize how good it feels to be around her.
I can’t explain it because I’m trying to wrap my head around it myself.
She has a way about her that can evoke a smile from even the grumpiest soul. She came into town and brought the sunshine with her even after everything she’s been through.
She still manages to smile through the pain.
Even the other night, with how sick she was, she still wore a smile on her face.
It’s only made keeping my tough exterior in place that much harder. She broke me down. She made me smile. I think she’s been doing it for a while now. I just haven’t been able to let it see the light of day.
I fought the good mood at work yesterday and today because I wanted to avoid questions from everyone. If she doesn’t feel the same, I don’t need people knowing and turning it into something it’s not.
Just as I’m about to leave to head home for the evening, Lily walks in.
“Oh good, you’re still here,” she says, shaking off the rain from her jacket. “It’s gross out there.”
“What brings you in? I was just heading home.”
“Perfect timing.” She beams, lifting a bag of treats in front of me. “Can you bring these to Blair? Since you’re going that way.”
I narrow my eyes. “Is this a trick?”
“Nope.” She shakes her head, chin held high.
“Why don’t I believe you?”
“You should. I’m your sister,” she scoffs. “Unless there’s something you’re not telling me, Griffy,” she says in an accusing tone.
“Don’t call me that.”
“You didn’t answer my question,” she says with her hands on her hips.
“You didn’t ask one.”
She rolls her eyes and groans. “You’re so annoying.”
“I’m your brother. That’s my job.” I wink at her and feel the corner of my lips tip up in a grin.
Her eyes widen and lips part.
I quickly realize she just caught me feeling something other than miserable. I school my features, snatching the bag of baked goods from her hand and sidestepping her to leave.
“Oh no, you don’t,” Lily says from behind me. “You don’t just smile for the first time in years and not explain yourself.”
I stop, closing my eyes and lifting my head to the ceiling before turning to face her, unsure of what to say and definitely unable to hide any sort of expression from my face.
“Maybe it was just because I think you’re funny,” I lie.
