CELESTINE’s P O V

My eyes gradually moved downward. I was completely at a loss for words. Although I was aware that this was how Sean truly felt about me, I didn’t anticipate that he would admit his feelings to me at this time. ‘‘You're still my brother, Sean…’’ I said and I could feel the shaking in my voice. ‘‘And I… we’re just… friends.’’

‘‘I don't want us to just be friends, and I don't want to be your brother!’’ he argued. ‘‘I wish for us to be...’’

Because I didn’t want to listen to the rest of what he had to say, I quickly got out of the...