Benjamin winked at Anthony after reading Kyle's message. “You two should chat.”
After saying that, he stood up and walked to the side.
Anthony was going to turn his attention back to his laptop when he saw Benjamin lying down on his bed.
He instantly frowned. “Hey, Benjamin!”
Benjamin arched a brow and asked innocently, “What?”
“That's my bed.”
Benjamin, however, couldn't care less. “What about it?”
“Get. Off. Of. My. Bed!” demanded Anthony.
Benjamin reacted by rolling his eyes. “We've slept on the same bed before, so why are you complaining about this now?” As he spoke, he continued laying on Anthony's bed, showing no intention of leaving at all.
“We had no choice back then. But now, you're not allowed to be on my bed,” Anthony insisted.
“I'm just going to lie down for a bit.”
Anthony's frown deepened as he stood up and made his way over. The look on his face made it clear that he wouldn't stop until Benjamin got off of his bed.
Only then did Benjamin sit up lazily. “Fine, I'll leave.” Subsequently, he hopped off the bed reluctantly and walked over to the couch before slumping against it.
Anthony smoothed out the bedsheets after that and only stopped when it was spick and span.
Benjamin watched and couldn't help but say, “Your obsessive-compulsive disorder and germaphobia are getting worse. You should seriously see a doctor.”
Anthony ignored Benjamin.
“We shared the same womb for nine months, and now you're having a problem with sharing your bed with me?” Benjamin continued ridiculing his brother.
“Why else do you think I was the first to come out of that womb?” Anthony retorted.
Benjamin was speechless.
Fine, I get it. He hates us.
Benjamin glanced at Anthony and sighed. “Denise is right. I feel so sorry for your future girlfriend.”
Anthony turned and glared at Benjamin. “You should worry about yourself instead.”
“What's there for me to worry about? Unlike you, I'm not a germaphobe, nor do I have obsessive-compulsive disorder. Besides, I have no intention of getting a girlfriend,” replied Benjamin.
Anthony stilled for a moment when he heard that. He then questioned, “Why? Are you thinking of getting a boyfriend instead?”
Benjamin was once again at a loss for words. “Must you twist my words like that?”
“Did I? Given your choice of words, it's only natural that I perceive it like that. Don't worry, my dear brother. I won't discriminate against you, no matter how... unique your taste is,” teased Anthony.
Benjamin said, “That is not what I meant when I said I have no intention of getting a girlfriend. I simply prefer spending my time more wisely because I find it troublesome to deal with women.”
“That's true. Men are more straightforward compared to women. Hmm, I guess men are indeed easier to get along with.” Anthony nodded to himself after making that statement.
Words eluded Benjamin.
“You don't have to be shy. Don't worry. As your big brother, I'll have your back no matter what. Oh, right. If you have trouble telling Daddy and Nat about your sexual orientation, you can always get help from me. I'm your big brother, so I can put in a good word for you.”
Benjamin was rendered utterly speechless by his brother's sharp tongue.
He just won't quit until he pushed every single one of my buttons.
Benjamin shot daggers at him and said, “Oh, wow, thanks in advance.”
“You're welcome.”
Benjamin rolled his eyes and ignored him completely.
Anthony, however, laughed at Benjamin's reaction. He felt much more comfortable after taking a look at his tidy bed.
After nodding with satisfaction, he returned to his laptop.
By then, a dozen messages from Kyle had already popped up on the screen. Since Anthony didn't reply to him earlier, he sent a few more messages.
The messages read: Hey, where are you? Why aren't you responding? Seriously, what is wrong with you? Hello?
Anthony read the messages and calmly typed a reply: I'm here.
Kyle: Where were you?
Anthony: I had to deal with a pest.
Kyle: Pest... You mean Benjamin?
Anthony: Yep.
Anthony's response reminded Kyle of something, so he typed: Are the two of you together now?
Anthony: Yeah.
Kyle: So are you two actually brothers?
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