If you were waiting for your opportune moment, that was it -- Sixth Year -- January (Break)

I wanted to scream at Dona nad tell her that she needed to stick to her guns and move on from Leopold.  Yeah, he was a great guy... bu clearly not hte guy for her.  If so, then they would be dating.  I sighed and ran a hand through my hair, wishing that I could smack both of them right now.

I pursed my lips and shook my head.  "Nothing, Dona," I said, thinking that this may be for the best.  I wanted to tell her that that kiss was supposed to have been mine, but it seemed like she already made up her mind about us.  I waited too long.  "If this is what you want, then I'll go along with it.  I just want you to be happy."  I did just want her to be happy, and if letting her move on was the way to maek that happen, then I would keep my mouth shut.  Even if it killed me on the inside.

I pursed my lips slightly and nodded.  Why did ti have to be so difficult?  Perhaps this was not meant to be; I deserved someone who would fight for me, not just give in to whatever came out of my mouth.  "I am happy about this decision," I said, hoping that he could not hear how unhappy I really was about this in my voice.  I wanted him to want to fight for something more htan friendship... but I guess that would not happen.

I could tell that there was something behind the mask that my best mate put on, but I could nto tell what it was exactly.  I hoped that she could not see that it was not what I expected to happen between the two of us.  "Great," I said, hoping that it did not sound too snarky or anything.  "Well... I think I'll go.  I just remembered I had some things that I forgot to do that Mum would kill me if I didn't get done," I lied, just not wanting to be there with her at the moment.  My plan had gone horribly wrong.  I was supposed to have kissed her today... but that did not happen the way I wanted it to.  I just could nto bring myself to play along as friend at the moment, so I thought it best to just leave.

I could not believe that Sedona just friend zoned Leopold.  I knew how hard that had to be for her.  Ryan and I moved to where it was not obvious that we were listening to them have their moment.  I listened closely to where Sedona seemed to be heading -- and it was back to her bedroom.  I felt Ryan nudge me, meaning he was going to go back there.  I had to agree, I could hear some sniffling... meaning Dona was crying.  Time to be good brothers.  "Let's go check on her," I agreed in a whisper as we moved like vultures towards our sister's room.

I knew that that ws just some lame excuse fro Leo, but I let him go.  I really did not feel like talking to him anyways.  It was hard to judge whether or not he was happy or saddened by the fact that I said what I had.  He did not fight for it, so I was assuming that it was what he wanted too.  I made my way back to my bedroom, trying to keep the tears from falling until I was by myself.  I let them fall once I was in my room.  How could I let him affect me this much?  It was not worth it!  He was not worth it!  Especially if he was not willing to fight for me.  I herd a light knock on my door and wiped my eyes quicklly and turned around to see who it was -- Ryan and Stan.  I could see the concern on their faces.  "Guys... what's up?" I asked, trying to give them a smile.  My guess was that they were listening to the whole thing, but I was not going to assume that.

I went and sat next to her on her bed.  "Need us to kick his ass?" I asked her, putting a hand on her shoulder.  I did not understand why she tortured herself with Leo, but I was not going to let him keep doign this to her.  I was tired of seeing her get hurt by him.

Ryan just proved my assumption to be right.  I laughed and shook my head as Stan sat on the other side of me.  "No... I'm the one who sort of broke up with him," I said, wishing that it did not sound so weird.  I really had wanted it to work out, but I could not keep doing this to myself.

I flashed a grin at my sister.  "We know... you totally friend zoned him,' I said, knowing that she must have already known that we had eavesdropped.  "That doesn't mean we can't still kick his arse for you."

I had seen a vision of what had happened to Leo and I was not entirely sure if Ryan and I could kick his arse, but we sure would try if Sedona wanted us to.  "Are you going to be okay?" I asked her softly, rubbing her back slightly.

I could not help but laugh at Ryan's response.  He was right, but there was still no reason.  I shook my head and leaned into his shoulder.  "I don't need you to kick anyone's arse, Ryan... and no, I'm not really okay.  But it was for the best... maybe I'll be able to move on now," I said, hating the fact that the thought of doing just that was bringing tears to my eyes.

I was not entirely sure if that would happen, she was awfully hung up on him.  But at least we got her to smile -- I could hear it in her voice slightly.  "You'll get through this... you do have us after all," I assured my sister.

I nodded, glad tha I did have two awesome brothers with me.  "Ryan, you better not be quiet because you're planning something," I said simply, looking over at my other brother.

I shook my head, though Sedona did seem to know me quite well, because that was where my mind was starting to head.  "No... I'm just trying to think of a way to get a smile on your face, is all," I informed her.  "Though, I sitll think seeing Leo get his ass kicked would do just that."

I laughed despite of my mood.  "Ry... just the image in my head is enough for that," I said to him simply, not wanting to cause a fight between teh two of them.  Our families were all so close... I did not need Ryan or Constantine to hate Leopold.