A Stepbrother's Troubles

9

Zachary and Maeve were together, and I learned this news from Theodore.

Since that day, Zachary always brought Theodore with him when he met me.

I knew what he meant, but Theodore and I got along more like friends. Theodore was always polite to me and acted appropriately. He never crossed the line, and neither did I.

On Zachary's birthday, he formally introduced his girlfriend to us. At that time, they were together for less than two weeks.

They were making a scene.

Zachary's so-called ex-girlfriend was my classmate, and his current girlfriend was in the same major as me.

Indeed, his words came true.

I was spacing out. Theodore rubbed the top of my head and said, "What do you want to drink?"

I came back to my senses and pursed my lips. "I want to drink Long Island iced tea."

"Kids can't drink this. Change it."

I looked at him eagerly. He sighed and compromised, "Okay, just one glass."

I nodded and glanced at Zachary, my heart feeling sore.