Ethan gently patted Liana's head. "Liana… he's not scary anymore. And I have a duel. Gotta go."
Liana slowly peeled herself off him, peeking up at Aiden with huge eyes.
Then she let go completely and exhaled like she'd been holding her breath for an hour.
Ethan stood.
Liana grinned mischievously up at him.
"If your girlfriend finds out I hugged you so naughtily… she'll definitely kill me."
Ethan froze.
Mouth fell open.
Veins popped on his forehead.
Next second he lunged, grabbed her head in a classic noogie-lock, and squeezed.
"GYAAA—ST-STOP! IT HURTS! BROTHER! DEAR BROTHER! I'M SORRY I EAVESDROPPED!"
"You eavesdropped?!" Ethan hissed, knuckles grinding.
Around them the entire family went pin-drop silent.
…Brother?
Different surnames?
How—?
"My dear brother!" Liana wailed theatrically. "You know I love you more than myself! I just wanted to share in your happiness! Forgive this lowly sister—my skull is going to crack!"
*CRACK!*
