Seduced by My Childhood Sweetheart’s Brother
Chapter 107

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Bellamy’s steps down the hall distract me and I present him with dinner. It’s my turn to lean

on the bench and eat while he and Megan take the two stools.

“Maybe we should start eating at the dinner table where we all fit.” Megan comments. I shrug.

“I like it here. I don’t mind it. But if we add anyone else to the dinner party we will definitely have to. Oreat in the living room like last time, although Darrien sat on the floor so the dinner table would probablybe better.” I think aloud. Bellamy looks weirdly happy at this discussion. I know he doesn’t mind Darrienbut I don’t think they’re especially close, why is he happy at the idea of him coming to dinner more?Maybe it’s for Megan’s sake.

Megan and I hang out in her room after dinner. We play some choose your own adventure type videogame and get our character killer horrifically (oops…) We also catch up with Harry in the group chat.

COCK TALES

Megan- Hey Harry, how goes your crush on the bartender?

Harry- It’s not a crush! I just like messing with her.

Ryann- … IDK Harry, do you usually spend so much time annoying one person? When was the lasttime you went out with someone?

Megan- Or at very least the last time you asked someone else out.

Harry- Asking someone is the same as going out. People rarely say no to me. Except for you. ladies ofcourse ;)

Ryann- And the bartender chick…

Megan- LOL. And you didn’t answer Harry. When?

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Harry- Not sure, a few weeks maybe?

Megan- And when did you meet bartender chick?

Harry- A few weeks ago…

Megan- And you haven’t tried to see anyone else since?

Harry- I guess not?

Ryann- And this implies…..

Harry- Oh shit.

Megan- Hah! Feelings are a lot more entertaining when they’re not mine.

Harry- Shut up. What about your feelings then? How goes your relationship with the hot bodyguard?

I can’t help but laugh aloud at that. I wonder how Darrien would feel about being described as ‘the hotbodyguard?‘ I mean, honestly it’s not that bad. Better than ‘Alpha Kitty Kat‘ as he likes to refer toBellamy. I really hope he comes up with a new nickname for him soon… Megan elbows me and I winkat her then gesture to her phone dramatically.

“Well, go on. Harry asked, not me.” I smirk and she rolls her eyes.

“Fine.” She bites back.

Ryann- Ouch, How is it that you did the teasing and I’m the one who took an elbow to the

ribs?

Harry- My bad babe. I should’ve checked to make sure you were outside the firing line. Hugs!

Ryann- Thanks, please confirm in the future. Okay Megan, over to you.

Megan- Gee thanks so much

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Megan- If I HAVE to answer then I guess it’s going… fine?

Harry- What does that even mean?

Megan- I mean… nothing has really changed? He’s always around and he treats me like het usuallydoes. If he hadn’t paid for my meal and made it clear I wouldn’t have noticed any

difference.

Ryann- I’m pretty sure he’s just trying to be considerate. You’ve been through a lot. He’s probably justbeing careful not to upset you. I mean, it’s not been that long and you did say several times that youdidn’t want to be involved with anyone. I reckon he just wanted to be

sure that you are AWARE of his feelings and now he’s waiting for you to be READY for them.

Does that make sense?

Harry-… When did you get so aware of things?

Megan- Damn, being in a relationship has changed you XD

Ryann- Nah, Darrien and I are friends. I have the inside scoop.

Megan turns and looks at me thoughtfully.

“What?”

“Nothing. I’m just glad that Bellamy picked you. You haven’t even taken over as the Alpha female yetand you’re already taking on half the responsibilities. Just on a small scale. You

deal with us and all our feelings. It will be interesting to see what it’s like when you have everyonecoming to you with their problems.” I shudder.

“That sounds terrifying. How am I meant to help people like that? It’s one thing when it’s just you guys,but a bunch of strangers…” I trail off in horror. Megan laughs.

“Strangers are only strangers the first time you meet them. If you can only help your friends then you’rejust going to have to make a whole heap more friends. You’re all worried by this but I think that, evenwithout officially taking over, you are going to start managing things all on your own. Because that’swhat you do. You fix things and help but only just as much as is needed. You’re also good at sittingback and watching people make stupid choices. You only

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intervene when it gets really desperate.” She sighs sadly and I can tell she’s reflecting on her ownrelationship choices.

“People will respect that Ry. You really don’t have to worry about it. I know Bellamy is hoping you’ll stayhere forever, and hoping you’ll accept him completely soon. He won’t ever rush you, and it’s not myplace to say anything, not really. But I’m not as good at sitting back and watching things unfold as youare. So I just want to tell you, as your friend… you don’t have anything to worry about. Things will workout the way they’re supposed to, and if things do go wrong, you’ll have Bellamy and you’ll have me. Notto mention Aaron, Darrien, Shaun, Alex… Even Harry. I know involving and being responsible for all theother Shifters scares you, but instead of thinking of them as responsibilities, think of it as gaining awhole giant. collection of friends and family. People to help you and back you up when you’re havingtrouble.” she says gently. I shake my head in disagreement.

“Bellamy is Alpha and he isn’t friends with everyone like that. I know he has them all, but it’s not… likethat. He’s more like their boss than anything else.” I point out. Megan laughs.

“That’s because my brother is an emotionally constipated idiot half the time. He’s bossy and doesn’tknow how to express himself other than going all out or nothing at all. He’s so worried about being ‘incharge‘ that it’s created a huge distance between him and everyone else. You can help with that.Besides, everyone loves him more than he thinks. Think of the Alpha as the head of a giant family.People might disagree with him, treat him with more respect or even fear him. But he’s still family. Howthey treat him depends on how he acts around them. It would be the same with you. You’ve seenLogan with Maggie. He loves and respects her. Meanwhile his mother from what you’ve told me is anabsolute hot mess. But they all still love each other. It’s like that. You get from it what you put in. If youwant friends and family then treat people that way.” She explains. I stare.