CHAPTER 12: The ice cream
It’s strange, but for as long as I can remember, the one who’s always been by my side and given me comfort is my brother.
Sure, I have a whole support system of wonderful people I love, and I know they love me too—but my number one person is Tyler.
He’s my mom, my dad, my best friend, and the one thing that keeps me standing and whole.
Maybe that’s why, the first thing I do after my “comfort bath” is look for Ty. He got home a while ago, and I’ve been hearing him in the kitchen, then in the living room watching TV. Wrapped in a blanket and feeling like s**t, I go downstairs and head straight for the couch. My brother looks at me silently as I curl up beside him. He moves his arm so I can snuggle against him, ending up with my cheek resting on his chest.
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