michael

Title: My Brother’s Best Friend Mallory had known Michael for years. He was her older brother’s best friend and was always at their house. They teased each other nonstop. “You’re annoying,” Mallory muttered. “And yet you keep talking to me,” Michael smirked. One day, her brother left them home alone while he ran an errand. The house was quiet until the lights suddenly went out. Mallory jumped. “…Don’t laugh.” Michael chuckled anyway. “You scared?” “No.” Another clap of thunder made her grab his arm. He smiled. “I knew it.” Just then, the front door opened. Her brother looked at them and sighed. “…I leave for ten minutes and this happens