Emily: blushing I-I k-k-know it’s s-s-sudden, b-but… I-I c-c-couldn’t w-wait any l-longer.
Thenormi
well we’ve been together for about 5 months…
interrupts, excitement evident in her voice Five months?! Teal, that's amazing! You've been together for so long, and you never told me anything about him!
Thenormi
Right? It feels like just yesterday we were strangers.
claps her hands in excitement Oh, I absolutely adore love stories like yours!
Thenormi
Blushes Thanks, Emily. It's been quite a ride, let me tell ya.
stands up from the bed, pacing excitedly Oh, I can't wait to hear every single detail! Sit down, Teal, and spill it all out.
Thenormi
giggles nervously Alright, alright, settle down, Emily. Where should I even begin?
slams her fist on the bed, excitement bubbling over Begin at the beginning, Teal! I want to hear everything from the very first moment you met him!
Thenormi
laughs Oh, Emily, you're such a bundle of nerves. Alright, alright, I'll start from the beginning.
sits back down on the bed, eagerly waiting for Teal to begin That's what I like to hear. Go on, Teal.
Thenormi
chuckles Okay, okay, calm down, Emily. So it all starts on this crazy night at this dope party...
eagerly interrupts A party? Tell me all about it, Teal! What kind of party was it? Was it extravagant? Did you have fun? Spill it!
Thenormi
laughs Hold your horses, Emily! Let me set the scene first. It was one of those wild, end-of-summer ragers, filled with music and booze and people dancing like maniacs.
claps her hands in excitement Oh, I wish I had been there to witness it!
Thenormi
smirks Sorry, Emily. It was strictly invite-only. But I'll paint you the picture, don't worry.
leans in closer, eyes wide with anticipation I'm hanging on to every word, Teal. Paint me the picture. Tell me everything!
Thenormi
the sun sets over the hill, casting this gorgeous warm glow. The sky's painted with hues of orange and pink...
claps her hands together Oh, it sounds absolutely stunning! I can already picture it in my mind.
Thenormi
chuckles Glad you're enjoying the story, Emily. Anyway, as the sun sets, this huge bonfire erupts in the center of the clearing. It's like a sea of bodies, all dancing around the fire. Music's thumping, people are shouting over the noise... It's pure chaos, in the best possible way.
stands up from the bed, excitement radiating off her Oh, Teal, it sounds like you had the time of your life! I wish I could have been there to experience it with you.
Thenormi
grins You missed out, Emily. Seriously. There's this guy, Josh... He catches my eye across the sea of people. He's standing by the fire, all ripped and shirtless...
lets out a low whistle Damn, Teal. Sounds like you found yourself a Greek god out there. No wonder you couldn't stop talking about him.
Thenormi
laughs Yeah, he was something else, Emily. Long before I ever knew he was your brother...
raises an eyebrow, excitement lighting up her face Wait, hold on a second, Teal. You never told me he was my brother! What the hell?!
Thenormi
laughs Surprise, surprise, Emily! Your little secret admirer is Josh's little brother. Small world, huh?
As Teal reveals the shocking truth, Emily's expression shifts from surprise to concern. She realizes that Josh is not only Teal's partner but also her own brother, complicating their friendship and adding tension to their dynamic.
Thenormi
Grins Small world, huh?
runs a hand through her hair, nervously Small world indeed, Teal. But tell me, did you know about our connection when you started seeing Josh?