Kyrhen's POV:
With her pale silver eyes and long dark hair my twin sister is undeniabley beautiful. It is ironic that my eyes are green due to the fact that I always look at her with envy.
Kalysta is such a good hunter. I am not. Kalysta has a spirit link. Not me. She is so popular in our village. I am not well liked. She is eye catching and men drool over her all the time. I'm not ugly but I don't catch the attention of men.
I wish that I could find women attractive. They certainly enjoy looking at me but I am simply not interested in them. The one person that I have always wanted doesn't even know that I am gay. I guess it is because I am such a convincing actor when I do date the local girls.
A few rumors about my bedroom performances have came back to my ears, but I had to pretend the chicks were someone else the whole time. David would give me a playful elbow and wag his eyebrows at me for being such a "player."
I'd smile and it always made him think I was just humble but deep down I was disappointed because I could care less about the females or how I made them feel. I never felt joy doing it. I had to fake it just to play a part.
Watching my best friend lust over my twin infuriated me. Why couldn't he look at me like that? Why was I born in the shadows of my sister?
I was in my room folding laundry when a knock sounded on my door. Our home consists of several tiny homes built closely together. Fortunately my bedroom was in a home that only I resided in. I would puke if I had to live close to Kalysta again.
"It's open "
I looked up as David turned the knob and walked in. He was in different clothes than I saw him in earlier this day which was a bit weird.
"You're sister's new friend is a freaking tiger. I was talking to Kalysta and he shifted and threatened me for no reason. What is their problem?" He looked at me for a response. I knew he was lying. It was always David who started shit between them, but I was too in love with the man to defend Kalysta. Probably because I had such hard feelings towards her. Jealousy turned me against her. I wish she would just disappear. Maybe then David would show more interest in me.
I ran a hand through my dark hair trying to think of what to say. "I'll deal with Jakob. I won't let a stranger threaten my best friend, but maybe you should just stay away from Kalysta though. You two always clash."
"No, I just need to get her away from Cat Boy long enough to convince her I'm better than he is," David stubbornly replied. Hearing him say that made my heart sink down into my stomach. I rolled my eyes at him. It was exhausting to be me. Each time I tried to will myself not to be attracted to him I would see the way the fire's light hit his brown eyes and they light up into a dark amber. It was truly endearing and made his face seem so handsome.
I sighed, "Man being caught in the middle of you two is driving me insane. I'm either a bad brother or a bad friend no matter what I do. From now on you and I won't discuss your chronic obsession with my sister. I am done with it David."
Feeling like setting a boundary was my last line of defense for my broken heart I was stern with my words. The look on his face after I said that stung but he agreed not to talk about her anymore. Maybe now that he couldn't gossip about her anymore would mean he will let go of his infatuation.
Maybe I just need to go ahead with my plans to make my way to Violet City. I've always wanted to go but loyalty to my family always stopped me. Getting far away from Kalysta and David would be therapeutic for me, but each time I thought of leaving I got sick to my stomach. It was either fear of losing David or the fear of change that stopped me from moving out of the village.
He stood in my room with his hands in his pockets and nibbling his bottom lip. It was incredibley seductive. I swallowed hard and looked away quickly. Trying to hide my feelings for him was sometimes difficult. Right now was one of those times.
In a light hearted voice he pulled up and asked, "Need help putting those clothes up? We can go do something afterwards if you want. I'm bored and I promise I won't mention she who shall not be named." He crossed his heart and added, "Scout's honor!"
I laughed. The man was goofy. No wonder he is my best friend. I just couldn't help but feeling that somehow something bad would happen between him and Kalysta. I hope he leaves her alone finally.
****David****
Promises are made to be broken. I may have agreed not to talk about Kalysta with Kyrhen, but I didn't agree to stop pursuing her. I will have her one way or another. I have wanted to own every part of her for way too long to give it up now.
I only befriended Ky in hopes of getting closer to Kalysta. That plan failed but I ended up liking the dude anyways. I can count on Kyrhen for anything. I ask it and he does it. I've never had a friend like him. It's almost like having a personal assistant. He tends to my every need whether big or small. Unfortunately he shuts down when I mention his sister. The dude is weird. I'm surprised he hasn't yet to come to defend her from my antics. I thoroughly enjoy riking her up and making her feel afraid of me. It is amusing.
If my moral compass pointed more to the North maybe I'd be less inclined to try to sleep with my best friends twin, but unfortunately that compass is broken. It is too much of a bother for me to be concerned with anyone else. I look out for me. Ky is lucky I have had his back as much as I have. I even helped him score some hook ups. He is too shy with the ladies. I don't get why.
Besides Ky the majority of my life I have been the only one I can count on. This is why I vaguely value Kyrhen. When I was abandoned by my birth parents when I was really young and it was Miller and Kalysta who found me all alone in the woods. Kalysta was so scared for me because I was so thin at the time. They brought me to this village where I found a home with an elderly couple who have since passed on. They were great.
A couple of years after I was found I noticed Kalysta began to change and no longer tolerate me pulling her hair or trying to kiss her. I had usually ignored Kyrhen but thought I could use him to get back into Kalysta's good graces but he was never any real help when it came to her. Although I did get satisfaction by driving a wedge between them.
It was always funny for me when Kyrhen always believed my lies over her. I don't know why he was so gullible but it worked out to my benefit. Each time he dismissed her claims I'd watch her cry. Those tears always made me feel satisfied.
Kalysta has been a life long obsession for me since I was 10. That's not going to change just because my friend started his man period and wants me to lay off his sister. I don't care what Kyrhen wants. I don't even care what Kalysta wants. She will be mine.
Even if I take her by force I doubt my friend would turn on me. In the eyes of Kyrhen I do not harm. Too bad he is so dead ass wrong.