Chapter 10: Brother

Author's note: Aedion and Rowan are an awesome brotp!

You see, the thing about having a male friend around you 24/7 is that you're not sure what to do with him. You want to kick him out, for their fussing but you also need someone to make sure you don't choke to death.

That was how Aelin had felt right now. A nurse who came in told her that she wouldn't be able to do much for the next couple days. Aelin refused and told her that she would go to class anyway. But the nurse told her that if she entered any of her classes or was reported leaving the building, points would be deducted.

So she could live with the protective nonsense because the consequence weighed more. And Rowan being Rowan, decided to make it his own duty to be her own personal nursemaid. Constantly assessing her, changing the sheets, bringing her food and entertainment, helping her get up to piss. At this point, she wouldn't be surprised if Rowan had walked in wearing a white dress with a red cross and a stethoscope around his neck. She told him that if he'd made her drink another bowl of stew, she'd fling it at him.

He had shadows under his eyes that Aelin itched to put away. She was relieved when Monday finally came around, so that Rowan could leave her be.

But not even class could stop his nannying.

Apparently, Rowan convinced all his teachers to excuse him every 15 minutes. How? She didn't know. But she wasn't surprised. Rowan had his moments.

And when he walked in with Aedion, it was one of them.

Her eyes widened at the gloriously rare sight. The two most important males in her life together. And most importantly, not ripping their heads off.

Aedion, knowing Aelin didn't want to be pampered said, "So… Lysandra and I… um we… I don't know how to put this but we are-"

"Together, I know," Aelin smirked. She knew her cousin and her bff (best female friend) too well. She'd known of the spark between them since the moment they met. Kind of like how they'd detected the spark between her and Rowan. She'd been waiting for his confession. Had been waiting to see how long it would take for that spark to turn into a flame. There were many things she knew, like the physical relationship between the phys ed teacher, Arobynn and Ianthe. She just didn't tell them.

Aedion's jaw opened, but he sighed as if to say that he was used to the frequent heart attacks she gave him and he should've known.

Whether Rowan knew before, she didn't know. Though he seemed pleased.

"Of course you'd go for the wild ones. You're just like me brother."

Brother. Brother? Brother? What the-

Noticing her shock, Rowan smirked, "I figured if I was going to be stuck with him, he might as well make himself useful."

She liked the way he said 'stuck.' Everyone knew wherever Aelin went, Aedion went too. It made it seem like Rowan wasn't planning to let her go. She gave him a tentative smile.

You thought I was going to let you go princess?

Kind of yeah. Everyone important in my life seemed to part from me. Well except Aedion and Lysandra.

Remind me to prove you wrong once you get better. Using my mouth of course. The manner that I use it in is your choice.

A shiver up her spine. She knew exactly what she wanted to do with that mouth.

"Well, it's getting incredibly steamy up in here so…" Aedion coughed, "Rowan I trust you and if anything is wrong with Aelin I know you'll call me. And I have a date with Lysandra after school so I gotta go.

With a nod, he left.

You aren't going to call him are you?

Not a chance princess, not a chance. He hasn't earned that much trust.

Baby steps then.

Baby steps.

Author's note: So yeah… short chapter. But I posted another one so… I think that it makes up for it. But before you go onto the next chapter take a pause and review! Thanks!