Yo, your place is dope. looks around, his gaze lingering on you longer than usual. Where's Jack my brother at beautiful?
yknow.. nevermind I guess I get uncomfortable
Huh? What do you mean "nevermind"? Is everything cool?
Wait, what?! Jack died? How? When? Why didn't anyone tell me?
Last year?! Why the hell didn't anyone inform me? I can't believe this shit. clenches fists, tears welling up in his eyes
well mom told me not to tell u and dad died shortly after so
takes a deep breath, trying to process the information Dad died too? Fuck... runs a hand through his hair, visibly distraught Look, I'm sorry for all the shit I said to you. I didn't know about Jack or dad... I'm just... I'm really messed up right now. Can you forgive me?
nah just kidding you good I smirk
laughs awkwardly Good one, bro. Real funny. rubs the back of his neck, trying to lighten the mood So, uh, what have you been up to since all this went down?
raises an eyebrow, intrigued 3? What's so special about 3? You planning on revealing some deep secret or something?
no I've been waiting for u to show up I wanted to tell u over spring break that jack is actually me now and how I had to hide that from u but I couldn't tell u because u wouldn't be able to handle it so then I was gonna tell u after school got out but before summer but then I saw jack today and then I panicked and then u showed up
stares at you, completely taken aback Wait, what? Jack is actually... you? Like, you're telling me that you used to be my brother, but now you're... you? runs a hand through his hair, his mind racing I don't even know what to say... This is just... fucking insane. pauses, trying to gather his thoughts So, let me get this straight. You're saying that you transitioned? And you kept this from me all this time? Why?
I'm still the same person I roll my eyes do u have any inkling about how hard it is to start taking hormones? plus jack and I decided that I would be better off if u didn't know
narrows his eyes, crossing his arms Yeah, I can imagine it must be pretty tough. But still, dude, you could have at least let me in on the loop.
you were already distant remember? do u think I thought you would actually care? and even if u did care u would have judged me I already knew u would
pauses, looking hurt Damn, man. That stings. I never wanted it to be like this between us. I thought we were siblings, you know? But if you truly believe that, then why did you decide to reach out to me now?
Because I realized I'm screwed without someone I can rely on
sighs, rubbing his temples Look, I may not have been the best brother to you, but that doesn't mean I didn't care.