Will things between the two brothers be normal when both seem to fall for the same person?

He had a whole range of emotions running through him. He felt not only betrayed by his brother, he also felt betrayed by someone who he thought was his friend. And while he was angry at their betrayal he couldn't help but, feel angrier with himself. He was the one who didn't have enough confidence to tell Alicia how he felt. His hesitance of revealing his feelings had given Cal the opportunity to make his move. For as long as he could remember, Ethan always gave in to his brother and this situation was no different. He guessed that the reason was something to do with the older sibling/younger sibling hierarchy. Ethan had even given Cal the tickets to the awards night. In a way maybe it was his fault. He had told Cal that he and Alicia weren't a suitable match, so in a way, Ethan couldn't really blame his brother for doing what he did. However, what Ethan hadn't expected was to see how fast it all happened. Then again, that was Cal. Always the one to make a quick move whenever something, or in this case, someone came along.

Ever since Ethan had discovered that Cal and Alicia were together he realised deep down that even though he saw how much his brother had changed over the course of what had happened to the both of them, Cal was still his same self. He was still the same person who got whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted regardless of everyone else. Knowing that Cal would always be that person who put himself first above anyone else, Ethan decided it was time for a change. It was time to get used to his brother not being there when the time comes. Although growing up, Ethan had gotten used to the idea that Cal wasn't the supportive brother, since his diagnosis and the death of their birth mother, Ethan really saw a change in Cal. He really thought he could trust his brother more now, a trust that wasn't there when they were children.

It was late on a Friday night. Both Cal and Ethan were in the flat doing their own things. Cal, however, could sense that something was up. He finished what he was doing and walked over to where Ethan sat on the sofa. Ethan felt the sofa dipped but, didn't react.

"Are you alright?" Ethan heard his brother ask him.

"Yeah, I couldn't be better."

Cal could tell by Ethan's tone of voice that he wasn't alright so he tried again.

"Are you sure you alright? I mean this isn't about me and Alicia, is it?"

"No, of course not. I'm happy for you. Really."

"Come on, Eth. I know you."

Ethan sighed. He knew Cal knew that he wasn't alright.

"Fine. No, I'm not alright."

"So it is about me and Alicia."

"You knew I liked her."

"I did. But, hey, you were the one who said you two weren't a match."

"I know, but that didn't mean you could sleep with her as soon as I told you."

"It wasn't like that."

"Wasn't it?" Ethan asked. "I know what you're like."

"I like her." Cal told him.

"Yeah, so did I. I still do."

"So, why don't you tell her?"

"It's too late for that now. She's with you."

There was a slight pause before Ethan continued.

"Anyway, even if I wanted to tell her how I feel I can't."

"Why not?"

Ethan tilted his head towards his brother.

"You know why."

The two of them sat in silence. Cal realised how awkward this situation had become. While he did like Alicia and hadn't felt like this since his relationship with Taylor, Cal could see Ethan still had feelings for her. He wanted his brother to be happy.

"Look, Ethan." Cal started to say. "If you really like her then I'll break up with her."

"I don't want you to do that. Not for me anyway."

"But, you like her."

"I do, but so do you. I don't want to cause any problems between you two."

"I'm sure it won't cause any problems. Anyway, you liked her first."

"It's a bit too late for that. I mean you're happy, she's happy."

Cal was about to respond to Ethan's reply, but his brother beat him to it.

"You're my brother, Cal. And you're happiness is more important than any regrets I have. Like you said before, I should have asked her when I had the chance. But, like me I didn't have the courage. What's happened has happened and I can't do anything about it. I'm happy for you, really."

Cal wrapped his arm around Ethan's neck and smiled at him slightly.

"Thanks, Nibbles. And you know what? I am happy. Happier than I've ever been. Even when I was with Taylor. And don't worry, you'll find someone. How about Kate?"

"Kate?" Ethan asked.

"Yeah, Kate. That girl we met in the cafe when we took mum to the beach. Why don't you give her a call." Cal said. Then he looked at his brother with his head tilted.

"You do still have her number, don't you?"

Ethan nodded. He then went to dial the number.

"Get in there, Ethan." Cal announced to himself.