Hey there Roomie!

'I trust you'

*Elis' P.O.V.*

It took me less than five minutes to get to where she was. She was sitting on the rusty swing, looking off into the distance.

Again, my heart squeezed like it usually did when I saw her.

I could tell she noticed me when I reached a few meters away. Wordlessly, I sat on the swing next to hers.

I hadn't thought about what I would say, so I just sat there, thinking of a way to start.

I figured the best way to start off was with my promise.

I pulled out my phone, searched for the right folder and with a deep breath, I kept my eyes on Ari as I pressed play not before saying three of the second most important words to her.

"I trust you."

Her eyes were trained forward but I knew from her whitening knuckles that she was paying attention to me.

Then the audio started.

*Ari's P.O.V.*

A young voice, sounding frail but cheerful at the same time started talking.

'Eli you better not be taking a video of me! I look disgusting right now!'

Then was Elis' voice, soft and gentle. 'I promise I'm not Jo! And you look beautiful! Now start talking! This is the last take I'm doing.'

The girls' voice again, 'Okay okay!' she clears her throat which sounded like it was painful. 'Hi Eli, it's Jo here. Your favourite sister in the whole wide world!'

The confusion that was once on my face changed to utter shock as my hand reached for my mouth. His sister!

'Please remember that I will always be the coolest person you have ever met and if anybody asks, I ruled you. Let my baby sister know that even though we haven't met, I still love her to bits. She can sleep in my room when she's older. Take care of mom and dad for me. Don't get into trouble. Feed Cocoa enough till her stomach distends. She loves belly rubs just as much as I do. And, yeah! That's it!'

There was silence for a while, then this jovial laughter played from the speaker.

'Hey! I was just kidding!
Eli, I love you. Too too much.
I hope you get a baby girl someday and I get to be a proud aunt. I'd spoil her rotten.
Take care of yourself Eli.
Hey, no more tears. I'm going to heaven soon baby! I hear they have boys as handsome as Brad Pitt up there.'

I hear a sniffle and then, 'I love you Eli. And I'll miss you. A lot. My favorite brother in the whole wide world. Goodbye Eli'

The line went dead.

Tears were flowing down my cheeks and my whole body shook.

I look up at Eli and see his eyes were bloodshot red.

My face scrunches up as the sobs come out and I don't stop myself from lunging over to Eli.

My head buried in his shoulder with my arms wrapped tightly around his neck I let out the immense sorrow I felt for Eli and for his sister. I feel him shaking as he buries his face against my neck and his tears pour hot on my skin.

Both of us were sat on the floor clinging onto each other as I let him cry and ignored the tears that poured down my own cheeks.

We stayed like that, giving Eli time to let it all out.