10.000 Hours | Julian Brandt

13.

- What the hell? - I said as I looked up from my papers towards my brother who was standing in front of me.

- We need to talk, come on. - He said pulling me from my chair and dragging me into the living room to sit

- Why didn't you tell me? I would've helped you Liv - He said sounding hurt but concerned

- What you're talking about? - I said looking at my hands since I didn't know how he was aware of all that

- Mason told me. - He said and my jaw almost dropped to the floor - So, why Liv?

- If he told you then I'm sure he told you why

- You really thought living in London was more important than actually telling me? Telling your brother all the crap you've been going through?

- Yes Kai, Yes. - I sighed - I'm not proud of it ok? But work was my escape, I'm aware I'm a workaholic, I got better, but I'm aware and the place I was back then is not the same I'm in right now.

"I would have lost all these opportunities I had and I know I might regret choosing to stay in the long road but I didn't want to regret losing all those jobs I got."

- For god's sake just promise me you're telling me if you ever have a single bad day. I don't care how silly it is.

- I promise. - I said while he wiped his tear and the tear that were in my cheek.

- Now... Let's watch Julian's game?

- Sure.

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Kai left right after the game ended, he had a game tomorrow so I was alone thinking about everything that happened that day.

I knew at some point I would be telling Kai about it, I certainly didn't expect Mase to do it for me.

I called Mason last night, obviously. We talked a lot about it. I wasn't pissed when I first called him, I knew whatever reason he had to do it, it was a good one.

In the end of the day he helped me do something I wanted to do for a long time but had no courage.

Kai and I were back to what we used to be, maybe we were even stronger since we literally had no secrets between each other right now.

Julian in the other hand I had no contact with and I have no idea how to explain the entire situation to him. I mean... Kai needed to continue being my brother, we're linked by blood but him? God, he has no reason to stay.

- We'll do the black and white only, right? - Claire asked me while the doorbell rang

- Yes. I have to go, someone is at my door. Talk later?

- Of course, love you!

- Love you! - I said turning the phone off to go open the door

- I'm coming calm down - I said annoyed since whoever was at the other side of the door glued their finger to the button.

- Julian? - I asked confused seeing the blonde footballer in front of me

- Hey - He said scratching the back of his neck - Can I come in? I brought chinese - He said holding the bags up

- Sure, put them in the kitchen counter - I said pointing to it while he passed me going towards it - So... Why are you here? Shouldn't you be in Berlin?

- Because, I own you an apology and we arrived a hour ago - He said and I raised my brows at him - Look, I was jealous okay? I didn't like you were with fucking Mount. Now I actually like the dude a lot. - He said and I was confused

- What did change from then to now?

- Well, I only knew him from World Cup and those things but he called Kai to talk to us so... - He said and my eyes almost went out of my body

- He told you too? - I asked and he nodded pulling me closer to him

- Yes, I wasn't going to bring it up to wait till you were comfortable but I didn't say the right words - He said kissing my forehead - You know I'm here for you, right? Whatever you need. I'm not going to be gone like now.

- So, no more being jealous of Mason? - I asked making fun of him and he rolled his eyes

- No more. But... you have to attend my next game - He said and I nodded laughing - And promise to come to me whenever you need to talk to someone.

- I promise. - I said and he smiled kissing me

- Mason knows about us, right? - He asked and I smiled sheepily

- He saw a picture on my phone and he knows when I'm lying - I said quickly and he laughed

- I don't mind. He had the chance to out us to Kai if he wanted to though, he called me later on the day to make sure I was aware that if I hurt you he hurts me.

- Oh god. - I said hiding my face in his neck

- Something tells me when Kai finds out I'm hearing the same thing - He said and I laughed agreeing

- 100%.

- Now enough of them, come here - He said placing me in his lap and closing the gap between our lips - I missed this.

- Me too... by the way, congrats on the game yesterday - I smiled kissing him again - Now can we eat?