Fifty Two

I didn't think Mason would let go of Raven so easily. And I never expected to see my brother look so broken. To know I helped break him. He was wrong, he hurt Raven but I hurt him in return. I didn't have to agree with what he did, but I didn't have to be so harsh.

Clearing my throat, I shifted in my seat, unsure of how to approach the next topic but desperate to move on from the conversation.

"I have something to tell you," I began hesitantly.

Mason raised an eyebrow, relieved at the attention moving from him.

"Go on."

I swallowed hard, my heart kept pounding inside my chest. "I'm... I'm in a relationship. With a girl."

There was a moment of silence, and then Mason smiled. "I'm happy for you, Julie. So when are you bringing her home? This is great, now I get to bug you about your relationship."

I blinked in both surprise and relief. "Wait, you’re not freaked out?"

Mason chuckled. "Why would I be? It's not like I didn't know you like women."

I frowned. "Yes, but you never