(18) "Bang"

"Elliot?" I asked, "What's my brother doing here?"

Emily's eyes widened and she began stuttering out, "I.. I... I don't... I... I actually do... but... I just... I can't... I-"

"Mom." Jay cut her off with a knowing look, "Let me take this from here."

"I'' Her eyes became larger and she nodded furiously, "I'm leaving."

Once the door was closed, I raised an eyebrow at him. "That was rude."

He sighed, "It isn't."

I nodded, "It is. Besides, what was that all about?"

Without a second wasted, he answered me. "Nothing."

I glared at him, "Jay..."

He sighed and shook his head, "Right. Right."

"So?"

He looked down, "It's not my place to tell."

Anger burst deep inside me. "Jay-"

"But it is Elliot's."

And that shut me up.

"Let's go." He offered his hand to mine, making me shake my head no and walk straight to his door.

Once outside, I slowly walked down the stairs, hearing the familiar voice of my lovely brother. "Riley?"