Quiet Girl 3

Part 5

I watched him hug someone last night.... I never realized how much I wanted that. I never realized how much I actually liked him... Not as someone I would want to date, but as someone I would consider a brother. He's kind, he's smart, he's funny, he's considerate of others feelings. Yeah he had his quirks, he's not perfect. But who is?

I've always wanted an older brother. Someone to look out for me, hold me when I cry, rake his fingers through my hair, tell me it will be okay and beat up the person who hurt me and scare the person who even thought of hurting me. Yeah that would be nice as a boyfriend, but imagine him as a brother. He would have to worry as much about anything with you. He'd know what's wrong the second came home because he saw that flash of anger in your eyes and heard the huff of breath that came out of your mouth. And he'd be there in an instant to help calm you down. He'd be the one cleaning his gun along with your dad when your date comes over. He'd be the one to beat up the guy that broke your heart....

... And in a lot of ways, this boy who lives across the street is that for me.