Her hands go to her face.That’s not even the point; and she hopes she passive aggressively expresses that through a sigh.
”Can’t you just— get rid of him?” There’s gotta be an easier way to say that; but even with as sweet as she’s been to the boy in front of her, she has her limitations.
Habits have a way with conquering. “I like you just the way you are..”
“Fine.” It’s impossible not to give in to that – he’s always had a soft spot for her. He’s willing to work around this, even if it does mean kicking his brother out. “Give me a second.”
Jude releases his hands and ambles towards his sibling, uncertain. “Hey, do you think you could possibly –––”
“Yeah,” Ward replies before Jude has a chance to finish. “I get it. Have fun with her.”
He’s had his share of women –– he can relate, on a lesser level. He stands, tucking his phone into his back pocket, and claps Jude on the back before taking off towards his car. He’ll go to the mall, he decides. Find someone to occupy him there.
