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Well, there went her desire for a uilt trip She wrapped her arms around her brother and squeezed him back, hard as she could Her throat thickened with e brother ever, you know that?”

He grunted and rubbed her back “Of course, I know that But feel free to drop that bomb next time you talk to our other brothers”

Her laugh broke the tension Getting the four of theether was always a hoot Each insanely protective, she’d always been a very well loved and taken care of sister And cue the guilt for s the past few months “How about this?” he said “I’ll cancel ht We can have a movie fest and finish off whatever brownies we don’t devour tonight Sound good?”

He had another date toain and he’d never know it Sure, Scott’s offer sounded great, but she’d already had awith her brother was all well and good, but let’s face it, orgas any day “Have I mentioned you’re the best brother ever?”

He snickered

“But seriously, don’t cancel your date Canceling this early in the gae a-hole”

More guilt Selfish as it was, she wanted the night with Logan more than she could express

He drew back, staring down at her as though assessing her authenticity “You sure?”

“Totally sure”

“Well, then…” He ruffled her hair like only a big brother could do “Don’t wait up forit hoh-five and Chloe shoved it away

“Oh gross, that poor woht and Scott seventeen At the ti his date on their front porch The entire experience had grossed her out beyond belief It’d been like so his boy cooties to the poor girl Clearly, she’d grown out of that idea

“Ha,” he said, playfully shoving her away “Trust ” He started to walk out of the kitchen, then paused, calling over his shoulder, “Well, actually sheif—”

“La la la, not listening,” Chloe yelled, fingers in her ears as he walked out of the roo