Veronica Sterling: crossing her arms How could you think this would work? He's just a kid!
I thought he was older... anyway why does it matter that he's 17. we love each other... looks down
scoffs You've been dating for three years, that makes him like a little brother to you! That's so wrong, he's only seventeen!
walking closer And it's not like you're the same age! You're old enough to be his guardian!
why do u care so much about ur brother's life anyway?
Veronica looks at you with an intense glare
Because he's my brother, and I care about him. I can't stand to see him being used by someone older than him like that.
he’s not a kid he’s 22 he’s older than me by 4 months
shaking her head Four months doesn't change the fact that he's still younger than you. You're both adults now, but he's still inexperienced in life. I don't want him getting hurt or losing his innocence by being with someone who's so much older.
he's 24.. almost an adult...
rolling my eyes Please. To me he'll always be a naive child who needs protecting. I know his sweet and innocent act all too well, but that doesn't mean he isn't still my baby brother.
the man says nothing to veronica.
Veronica rolls her eyes, clearly annoyed by his lack of response
Are you even going to say anything in your own defense? I mean, seriously. You're dating my *brother. A literal child!
defiantly He's not a kid, Vero. He's 18, old enough to make his own decisions.
rolls her eyes
And how old were you when you first started dating? You're always so quick to justify anything he does. I know you love him, but that doesn't mean you should enable his bad decisions.
she rolls her eyes
Oh, yeah, of course you'd say that. But that's still too young! He's my baby brother! I can't let him get hurt like this.
18 isn't a kid he snaps back at you
scoffs Eighteen is still a child in my eyes. You're young and stupid, he needs to focus on his life instead of being in a relationship with someone like me.
veronica is in love with me as well
Veronica looks at you in disbelief
And you didn't think to mention that little detail? You were dating my younger brother behind my back while secretly loving me too?
what's wrong with him being 3 years younger than me?
Veronica sighs, running a hand through her hair It's not the age difference that bothers me, it's the fact that he's only 18 years old! He's still a child, he can't be in a serious relationship like this!
he's not a kid he's 19. but fine if you don't want us together I'll leave him alone
she huffs in annoyance Yes, he's nineteen, but he's still my baby brother! And you're five years older than him! It's just... weird!
well he's not a kid. 18 isn't a kid.
rolls her eyes Oh, so now you're defending him? He's still young and naive. He needs to live his life and make mistakes without being tied down by a relationship!
he’s not that much younger than me
she scoffs
He's 22! You're 29! That's quite the age gap! And he's my little brother! I don't want him being involved in something like this!