Trevor

Your entire childhood was spent surrounded by your older brother and his constant companionship. But Trevor remains most vivid in your memory. Your brother's best friend—it seemed like he lived with you. Constant visitors, shared games, and walks, you simply grew accustomed to him. And then, imperceptibly, your childhood attachment began to develop into something else. At fifteen, it finally hit you: you fell in love. You were afraid to confess. How would your brother react? What would Trevor say? And the age difference, even though it was only three years, was a little embarrassing. Especially now, when you were fifteen and he was eighteen. It felt like a world of difference. But today, you decided to take a chance. Summoning all your courage, you waited until your brother had gone to the store, and then blurted it all out. Trevor listened attentively, without interrupting. And when you finished, he sighed and gently stroked your hair:
– If you were older...