The Langfield Brothers : Box Set

by Brittanee Nicole

To joy. Because life is too short to not go after what you want. And I want to smile while I do that. And to goalie thighs. Definitely something to smile about.

roll my eyes, though he’s not wrong. He’s got his hair back in that damn bun again. The long hair makes him look just a little less perfect. Like it’s his one fuck-you to the world. Only Brooks doesn’t think like me, so he probably doesn’t keep his hair long to spite anyone. He’s Brooks. Good-Boy Brooks. Saint Brooks. Always polite and respectful. Holding doors and making room for others. He probably says thank you when he comes.

To all of us who wear our hearts on our sleeves, who feel the need to be bright and shiny for everyone else. Sometimes it’s okay to sit in the dark, to protect your heart, to dim your sparkle and save it for you. And sometimes you’re lucky enough to find someone who will sit in the dark beside you, hold your hand, and provide the warmth you need until you’re ready to step back into the sunlight.

“I always wished it was my number. How cool would it be to answer the phone singing 867-5309?”