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“The gym. I just ran four miles.”
“No shit?”
“Yeah.”
“You’re looking good, bro.” He polishes off the last of his egg and then immediately goes to the fridge, pulling out a loaf of whole wheat bread. “Gonna make some toast. Want some?”
“No thanks.” I watch him move about the kitchen, surprised this supposed confrontation went so easily. “You’re really okay with this?”
Knox drops two slices of bread into the toaster and hits the button before turning to me. “You’re my best friend and she’s my sister. It’s kind of weird, not gonna lie, but I know you’re a good dude. You’re not going to fuck her over.” He pauses. “Are you?”
“No way.” I shake my head.
“Good. That’s all I need to know.”
“But you always said I wasn’t worthy of her.”
“I only said that shit to keep all of you away from her. The last thing I wanted to imagine was my friends and teammates chasing after my little sister. That’s just weird.” Knox grimaces.
“So, you really have no problem with me being with Blair.” I’m just making sure.
“I have zero problems with it. What can I say?” He spreads his arms out, a cheesy grin on his face. “Love has mellowed me out.”
I pretty much said the same thing to Blair last night.
“We talked. Me and Blair. After you guys left.”
“Yeah?”
“And later. We FaceTimed.” He needs to know this. “I just—I want to do right by her. I don’t want to fuck it up.”
“Be real, be honest, and be open with her, and you won’t have a problem, my friend. Keep the communication flowing, treat her right and tell her you love her every chance you get.” Knox’s gaze grows hazy and I know he’s thinking about his girl. “It’ll all work out if you keep that up.”
“Yeah. You’re right.” I nod, wishing I was with her right now.
But then I remember what I promised her and I know I have one more thing I need to ask Knox to do.
“Will you tell her I told you about us? Sometime today?”
“Sure.” Knox nods. “I’ll send her a text here in a bit. Or maybe I should tell her in person.”
“Thanks, man.” He wouldn’t even be able to comprehend all the reasons I want to thank him right now.
“Hey,” he calls out as I’m about to leave our kitchen.
I stop. “What’s up?”
“I’m glad you told me. I was going to be offended if you kept it from me much longer. Jo reminded me that I can get a little overprotective sometimes when it comes to Blair.”
“A little?”
He chuckles. “Right. A lot.”
“I’ll protect her now,” I tell him, meaning every damn word I say.
“I’m counting on it.”
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