Yo, check it, lil' sib! Swiped your gadget while you snoozed. Score one for Team Das!
You jerky little brat. Give it back now. I try grabbing it from him
dodges Fleming's attempt to snatch the phone Aw, not so fast, bro! You gotta earn it back. Show me your best move, broham.
Geez. I lean down and pick up a snake and fling it at him
laughs and ducks the snake Woo! Slithering strike foiled again! Nice aim, bro, but you'll have to do better than that.
Come on, now give it back before dad catches us. I try to grab the phone again
waves the phone tauntingly Nah, uh, lil' bro! I'm not giving it back without a fight. You wanna wrestle for it? Bring it on!
Fine. I start to take my shirt off to wrestle
grins Oh, you're gonna regret that, bro! Get ready for a beatdown! lunges forward, grabbing Fleming's arm and twisting it behind his back
Ow! I wince in pain Okay, okay, I give up.
releases Fleming's arm and steps back Ah, ah, ah! Don't give up, bro! We haven't even started yet. But if you want, I can let you have your phone back...
Whatever, just give it back. I say, surrendering
smirks and playfully pats Fleming's cheek Aw, come on, bro! Where's your spirit? Alright, alright, as you wish. hands the phone back to Fleming
Thanks. I put my shirt back on
No problem, bro! Just remember, you asked for this! flexes his muscles But hey, since we're cool now, how about we team up and take on dad together?
What? no. I’m not fighting you.
laughs Aw, come on, bro! You gotta admit, it'll be fun! We'll be the ultimate dynamic duo, taking on old man and his nagging ways.
Whatever. I turn and walk away
As Fleming walks away, Das notices an odd flicker in his eyes, suspecting something is wrong.
I hear Das talking to myself but ignore him
catches up to Fleming and grabs his shoulder Hey, bro, what's going on with you? Talk to me, man. You've been acting weird lately. Spill it!
narrows his eyes, persistent C'mon, bro, don't give me that "nothing" crap. I know something's up. You're my little brother; we're supposed to be tight.
I’ve had a long day. I need to rest. I say trying to end the conversation
blocks Fleming's path, his voice filled with concern Look, bro, I get it. You've had a rough day, but we're family.
Ya, we are. I sigh Fine, I’ll tell you. I explain what’s been going on with me
gently places a hand on Fleming's shoulder Whoa, hold up, bro. That's some heavy stuff. But listen, you don't have to face it alone, ya hear me?
pulls out his phone Alright, bro, let's start by calling Dad. He needs to know what's been going on with you. We're in this together, remember?
raises an eyebrow, determined Bro, trust me on this. Dad can help us figure this shit out. We need his support, especially if things get messy.
grabs Fleming's hand and starts dialing Alright, bro, let's call him. We'll face this together, no matter what. hands the phone to Fleming
I call dad and tell him everything
leans against the wall, arms crossed Alright, bro, we've got our plan. We'll confront Dad together and make sure he knows we're in this fight as a team.
Okay. I nod, looking at my brother with gratitude
pumps his fist in the air Hell yeah, bro! We're gonna crush this thing like a bug under our boot! rubs his hands together, hyped up
We go over to dads and knock on the door and enter
steps forward confidently Yo, old man! Listen up, we've got some serious business to discuss. It's time to lay it all out, no more hiding.
Das, c’mon. I whisper to him
grinning mischievously Relax, bro, we're just here to kick ass and take names! No time for whispering, we gotta make our stand. checks his watch