The rest of the family seemed happily oblivious to what was going on. When after ten minutes Nick was not back Jen went to look for him. She found her brother sat on the edge of his bed, head in hands.
"What the hell was that?"
"I don't know! I was just so scared and I needed some air."
"You should have seen Gregs face when you left."
"I know, I feel like such an ass."
"Well you should." She sat beside him softening a little. "Look Nicky. I know how much you care about him but he feels the same way. It's either time to man up and tell him or to stop playing with him and tell him it won't happen once and for all. Stop toying with him Nick, he deserves better than that."
"You're right."
"I'm always right." She grinned and hugged her big brother.
"Hey Greg, can I talk to you a minute?" he caught up with his best friend on the on the porch.
"No need, I get it ok? This is not going to happen. You're not actually gay. Let's just get this over with so I can go home and pretend I never kissed you and you didn't know how I really feel about you." Nick let Greg go. Greg wasn't the sort of person to hold a grudge. He just needed some time to cool down. It wasn't till Greg decided to sleep on the floor that Nick realised how badly he'd hurt him.
"Oh god Jen, what do I do? I've screwed this up big time."
"You love him right?"
"Yes! So damned much."
"Then you have to tell him."
"How he won't listen."
Jen grinned "I have a plan."