Page 12 of My best friends little sister

I put down the bowl of batter and watch as she starts to go distant, her skin goes almost white and her eyes swell with tears. I notice her hands trembling and I move away from the counter ''angelica, its okay'' I slowly move towards her and she moves back again.

Mateo gives me a worried look of confusion as he tries to calm her ''angel, whats wrong'' I hear the worry in his voice but she doesnt respond. I see her legs wobble and I know whats about to happen.

Her knees give out and before she can hit the floor I grab her in my arms and pull her into my chest, tears stream down her face and her body shakes uncontrollably.

Her breathing is harsh and rapid ''easy angel, breathe.

Look at me, take a deep breath'' I lift her chin to my face to make her look at me and take a deep breath, angel does the same.

I stroke her cheeks with my hands wiping the tears away ''better?'' she nods at me and smiles, I smile back ''thank you'' I help her on her feel and hold her waist to stop her from toppling over

I head back towards the counter and continue making the pancakes ''they'll be done by the time you get back, ill make sure to add extra chocolate chips'' she smiles at me before heading upstairs. Mateo turns to me and gives me a look that I cant make out ''what?''

''Mateo I swear to you nothing is going on. No relationship, no sex, nothing'' he cringes at the mention of sex and shakes his head at me ''maybe not but you love her, I can see it''

My heart flutters as I think about angel, do I love her?

I dont know ive never experienced love before.

We aren't even in a relationship, we haven't even kissed, how could I possibly love her that fast?

I go to speak and Mateo cuts me off ''I know you haven't loved anyone before and neither have I, but I know you feel something for her.

The way you look at her-'' he shakes his head and looks at the floor ''you look at her like shes a princess, no a queen.

Like shes the most amazing thing to ever exist'' I feel my cheeks burn as I crack a smile, she is the most amazing thing to exist