Playing By The Rules (The Players)

“I know.” He cups my cheeks, bringing me in for a kiss. “You’re so pretty. I love you.”
The tears threaten and I try to blink them away. But it just feels so good, hearing him say the words so easily. “I love you too.”

“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.”

Shoving the door fully closed, I stride into the kitchen and come to a stop in front of the refrigerator, declaring, “I’m in love with your sister.”
Knox flips the egg onto a paper plate and turns off the stove before he faces me, a confused look on his face. “Huh?”