"hey, boys!" Zion yells as they all run up to each other and line up for a bro hugs from Z. (they're all precious)

Lorin giggles and all the guys hear her and look shocked as they just stand there in disbelief since they haven't seen her in two months.

Smile then grow onto all of their faces except Brandon, who sits alone at the table, stirring his coffee and sighing.

I walk over to them and give them each a hug and then offer one to Brandon but he dismisses me and my heart sinks into my stomach.

"Brandon—" "dont." he grumbles, cutting me off and i frown, deciding to not let it get the best of me, i give him a faint smile and head back over to Zion, who gives me a side hug.

"he'll come around, princess." he says and kisses me on the head as i close my eyes and nod, leaning against his shoulder as we all sit down at the table.

"so, ed. how are things with Trinity?" Austin asks and raises his eyebrows playfully and Edwin laughs, shaking his head.

"eh, not so well. she won't let me drink any alcohol and she has a certain BEDTIME set for us." he says and they all laugh as Edwin rolls his eyes jokingly.

"i thought Trinity was your girlfriend. Not your mom." Nick says and they all nod their heads in agreement, huge grins implanted on all of their faces.

"Trinity's well... Trinity." Lorin says and they chuckle.

"God it's good to see you guys again." Lorin adds on and they all clink their drinks to it, as they continue to joke and laugh around.

As our hangout continues, i see Brandon roll his eyes and excuse himself from the table as i see his eyes glisten with... tears??

i excuse myself as well and chase after him, but he doesn't see me. he walks inside and goes into the boys restroom as i hear him let a sniffle out and my heart shatters.

i know i'm a girl, but if it comes to comforting a friend. fuck it. hell yeah im going into the boy's restroom.

i open the door to see Brandon there and his eyes grow wide once he sees me. "go away, Lorin." he says and turns around so i don't see him cry.

"Brandon, please." i say.

"i don't get anything i want. i wanted you, and Zion got that." he yells and i back up a little bit, the tone of his voice intimidating.

"get out." he grumbles now and i shake my head. stepping closer to him.

"i may not like you like that, but, you're still my friend!" i exclaim.

"not anymore." he says and walks out of the restroom, roughly shoulder bumping me as he does so.

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i don't even feel bad for Lorin.

i support Brandon. 😕

— clair 💗