AT THE SAME TIME
MICHAEL
I was still glowing. Not metaphorically. Literally glowing like someone had dunked me in liquid moonlight and decided I should be my own torch. Zavier didn't seem to mind, he looked downright smug about it, but I wanted to crawl under the floor. Charlie, however, was thriving.
"This is the best day ever!" He declared, throwing his arms wide. I got my Moon given blessing, a whole pack of new people to annoy, AND-." He turned dramatically, pointing at me with both hands. "a big brother!"
I froze.
"I-what?"I asked.
"You heard me!" Charlie grinned, stepping close enough to bop me on the nose. "You're my brother now. The Moon picked me first, sure, but She picked you second. And I think that's awesome."
"Second isn't exactly-" I started, but Charlie cut me off.