Conflicting Thoughts

I looked up at him. He was kinda sweet. I had so many questions for him, but I could tell he wasn't the most comfortable person, and I didn't want to intimidate him. I'd always wanted an older brother. He seemed perfect to fit the bill. If only he knew. I shoved the thoughts aside, smiling. We were going to be great friends.

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I looked down at her. She was young, pretty. Innocent. Confident. I didn't want anything to do with her. I couldn't get attached. As much as I wanted that little sister, she was no replacement. I had to get away. She couldn't know what I was going through. That would take away her innocence. I shoved the thoughts aside when I saw her smiling. I returned a weak one. We couldn't be friends.

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