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He interrupted my justification. “You deserve more than I could ever give you. I’m not that guy whose name you used to write hearts around when you were ten years old, Kenz. I wish more than anything I could be or that I was half as deserving as you make me feel. But I can’t have you giving up your dreams for me.”
I threw up my hands. “What dreams? The only things I know for sure are that I want to stay in California and do something with music. I don’t want to go to business school, and I certainly am not moving home. So what, exactly, am I sacrificing for you?”
“What about your hesitation over your audition? Is it because you’d be afraid to leave on tour for months if it worked out?”
I hadn’t given it a lot of consideration beyond the fear of trying out in front of people, to be honest. “No.”
“So maybe I haven’t influenced your plans yet, but it’s a matter of time before I could. And if that wasn’t enough, think about the fact you’ve never fought with your brother, ever. He’s always adored you and vice versa. I caused this tension this morning. Not only by sneaking in your room last night, but by being with you.”
“It doesn’t matter.”
“Like hell it doesn’t, but you disagreeing only highlights my point about you giving me more credit than I’m worthy of.” He grabbed what was left in his closet, threw it in the suitcase, and zipped it up.
“Colby—” I fought my tears. This couldn’t be it, yet I didn’t have the words to stop him.
He stepped close to me and framed my face with his hands, giving me the saddest kiss goodbye in the history of them. “You’ll find someone who’ll love you the way you deserve someday, I promise. Someone your brother will be shaking hands with instead of horrified at the very thought of him touching you.”
“That’s bullshit. You may not be willing to admit it now, but I know you’re in love with me. And it’s not about you not having the capacity to give me more, it’s about you not trying because of what you heard back there.” My voice broke. “We can work through this, but walking away right now would be a mistake.”
He swallowed hard, emotion clogging his voice. “The biggest one of my life. I’m sorry.” He kissed my forehead and left out the door without a glance back.
