Emily picked up the phone as CJ’s hand closed over hers. She looked up at CJ and her eyes widened as she felt guilt for being caught and not trusting him.
“Did you want to talk with your brother?” He asked, raising an eyebrow. Emily pulled her hand away and bit her lip shaking her head as CJ flipped the phone over showing her the screen with her brother’s name on it.
“No, he’s probably calling because mom asked him to.” Emily said.
“Do you want me to-” CJ asked trailing off as he held up his phone.
Emily nodded as she turned to the stove, pulling the tea kettle off and pouring the boiling water into the two mugs that she had placed on the counter earlier. She dropped in the tea bags as CJ stepped into the living room; she glanced over at him as he paced around the small space.
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