Somehow Love is Found (BWWM)

Chapter 30: A Symphony Cut Short

James' POV

Music sucks.

The only reason why I did it was because I was good at it- that was it.

I didn't think I was good at anything else.

And I hoped to come out to my family officially when I became eighteen.

I knew that they wouldn't appreciate it.

Not like it mattered, Octavia already knew.

She found out in a normal way. I was texting this guy who was interested in me and I left my phone unlocked. Octavia ended up reading the texts and we talked.

I expected her to condemn me or even scold me about my sexuality.

Instead, all she said was:

"Lock your phone when you're not near it you moron."

And then walked away.

I wanted to talk to her about my feelings. But I was scared of her and we didn't exactly have the best bond, not like I made it better.

I insulted her mainly to make myself look better in comparison.

I didn't feel better about it though.

And when I overheard all that she went through, I just felt shitty.

I didn't know Mom abused her.

I didn't know that she contemplated suicide.

I just assumed that she was strong enough to handle whatever insult I hurled her way.

I cried all night and I refrained from telling her anything since then.

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Over the weeks, she got better and better.

She was being kind to all of us, despite all the things we said to her.

We didn't deserve her in our lives.

I knew this better than Dad or Kate.

She was slowly discovering herself with the help of Refael Koch.

He was a good influence on her.

He's cute, but not my type.

Plus, I don't make moves on straight men.

They looked so cute together and even I figured that they'd start dating the day he showed up at our house.

And now look at them.

Happily dating.

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Or so I thought.

Because in stormed an unhappy Octavia, flower crown and heels in her hands.

"What's wrong Oct-" started Dad.

She shot him an icy glare and he shut up immediately.

It was then I noticed that her eyes were red like she was crying.

I felt a surge of anger as I also noticed that Refael wasn't there.

That piece of-

Clatter!

The sound of the heels hitting the tiles made me wince automatically.

"Men are absolute garbage," she said.

Before Dad and I could even bother to ask, she stormed upstairs to her room and we heard the door slam loudly.

I went upstairs to check on her.