More than just billie?(Girlfriend of my brother)

Afterparty

The after-party is in full swing when we arrive. My brother is still buzzing with energy from his performance, and Billie looks equally radiant. The music is loud, the lights are colorful, and the atmosphere is jubilant. Partygoers are dancing, drinking, and laughing all around us.

I hang back a bit, grabbing a drink and watching the scene unfold. My brother is the center of attention, as expected after a successful concert. Billie stands by his side, her hand firmly in his. Despite the festive mood and the crowd, I can't take my eyes off them.

As time goes on, I notice Billie and my brother growing closer. It starts with small gestures, a gentle touch on the back, a kiss on the cheek. But then I see her kiss him passionately, her hands on his neck, as he pulls her close. Their kiss is intense, and suddenly, I feel a sharp pang in my heart.

I feel like an intruder on their intimacy and simultaneously like a betrayed lover. My head spins with confusion. Just a few hours ago, Billie and I had deep conversations about our feelings and the complications of our situation. And now I see her so intimately with my brother, as if our moment had no significance at all.

The question that torments me grows louder in my mind: Why is she doing this back-and-forth?

I head to the bar and order another drink, trying to sort out my thoughts. I can't stop glancing over at Billie and my brother. Their affection for each other seems so genuine, so unguarded. It only confuses me more. Did she just use me? Was I just a distraction?

In the midst of these thoughts, I sense someone sit beside me. I turn and see Billie, her eyes piercing into mine.

"Hey," she says softly, her voice almost drowned out by the party noise. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine," I reply, though my tone betrays the opposite. "Enjoy the party."

Billie frowns and looks at me intently. "Please, talk to me. What's wrong?"

I take a deep breath and look into her eyes. "What's going on, Billie? We talk about our feelings, about how complicated everything is, and then I see you here with my brother... so intimate. It doesn't make any sense."

Billie sighs and looks down. "I know it's confusing. I'm trying to cope with this, just like you. I have feelings for both of you, and I don't know how to handle it."

Her words hit me hard. I know feelings can be complicated, but that doesn't make it any easier to accept. "You can't just jump between us, Billie. It's not fair."

"I know," she says, her eyes pleading for understanding. "I don't want to. But I don't know how to decide. I feel like I'm losing no matter what I do."

I close my eyes and take a deep breath. "Maybe you need to make a decision. For everyone involved."

Billie nods slowly. "You're right. I need to sort this out. But please understand, I really do care about you. It was never my intention to hurt you."

I nod, unsure of what to say. The party continues, and the people around us seem to be having the time of their lives. But I stand there, caught between two realities, wondering what will happen next.

"I'll talk to your brother," Billie finally says. "I owe him the truth as well."