Fake Death Fake Friends

Chapter 2:

A few hours later when my brother got home from college I ran down the stairs to the living room. I tiptoed to the couch so I could scare my brother. Sadly I couldn't even make him flinch.
"Hello Lienna. What do you need?" He stared down at his book with his voice steady like he was in concentration.
"Ok...Why do you assume I need something?" I hovered over his shoulder and flicked my ponytail to the side.
"I was talking to mom on the phone while driving home. She told me your crazy plan." He closed his book, grabbed a spiral and pencil.
"Crazy! I find it genius," I stood up and placed my hands on my hips. I was very sassy. I had a bit of an attitude, because of the people I hung out with.
My brother turned around and boasted,"You're talking to a genius." My brother always boasted. Although I have to admit he was very smart...he still is. Now he's married with four kids. Anyways back to the story.
"Well....look at who's being cocky. Anyways I do need help." I walked to the end of the couch and sat.
"What's your plan?" He glanced at me and smirked.
I breathed in and quickly said,"Jump of the roof."
"WHAT! That can actually kill you." He stared at me in disbelief.
"It's-"
"Suicide!" He shook his head. "I know something easier.".
I tilted my head to the side,"And what is that?"
"Why not tell mom to go to the school and tell them you died in your bed."
I scoffed,"Like people would believe that."
"You'd be surprised." He turned back to his computer and continued to write.
He was always so concentrated,conservative, and extremely kind. I admired him. He was a hero to me.
"Well thanks for the advice...just...I love you big brother."
He smiled and turned his head towards me,"Welcome little sis...and love you too." He got up and kissed my forehead."Now go to sleep."
I blushed. I didn't know why I just did. I nodded my head and went upstairs. When I got midway to the stairs I heard steps going up the stairs. When I turned I fell into my brothers arms. He squeezed tightly and pulled away. Our eyes met. I looked deep into his hazel eyes....he was about to cry.
"Just don't change when you become someone new. Alright." A tear ran down his cheek.
I ran my thumb against his cheek sweeping the tear away,"No way. Why would I when there is no need to change."
"Your going undercover.How will you pull that off?"
"Facial appearances. I guess you'll see." I winked and said,"Goodnight."
"Goodnight."
I went to my room and pulled out the dress I was going to wear tomorrow. It was a blue cocktail dress with silver sparkles.
I was officially seventeen years old. I got bubbly and silently screamed.
I heard my phone vibrate with the screen turning on. I tiptoed to my phone and saw the message.
My brother. He texted,"Happy birthday sis." I smiled and turned off my phone.
I put on my batman pajamas and cuddled my monkey bear under my quilt.
I whispered to myself,"Goodnight Lienna."