With a sigh you ran your hand through your hair, tugging at the single knot that had formed there due to the wind on the streets. A backpack lay at your feet, it's content causing it to budge out quiet a bit. Your phone sat in your hand as you debated whether or not it would be a good idea to phone one of your brothers. You knew phoning either of them would cause questions and once you answered them there was a good chance they would take unneeded action.

Earlier that day your boyfriend of two years had kicked you out of your shared apartment, claiming he didn't love you anymore and had moved on to a new girl. That girl being your best- ex best friend. Another sign escaped your lips as you made a decision clicking on one of the contacts present on your phone. It rang for several seconds until a voice spoke. "Hello?"

"Hey Tan." You replied, allowing a smile to grace your lips at the sound of your sister in laws voice.

"(Y/N)! How are you?"

"I'm, not fine Tan. Is Jim home?"

"No he went to Joe's for a video, (Y/N) what's the matter?"

"I can't explain over the phone, can I come over please?"

"Of course!" Her voice was chirpy yet was filled with curiosity. "How long will you be, I'll pop the kettle on."

"I'll be over in ten, thank you." With that you hung up and dropped your phone into your bag before zipping it up. You grabbed the straps of the heavy back and threw it over your shoulders, the weight causing you to stumble back slightly before you began your trek towards your brothers home. Along the way you made sure to keep your head down, avoiding eye contact with anyone and everyone. Just like you had told Mrs Chapman you made it to the front door in ten minuets.

As soon as you knocked your beautiful sister in law was at the door, the concern written over her face worsened when she saw the state you were in. Instantly you were pulled into a hug, tears finally breaking through the mental barriers you had put up to stop yourself getting emotional. Tanya pulled your inside quickly and shut the door, pulling the backpack off your back as she did so. "Aw sweetheart." She cooed as you slipped your shoes off, tears still streaming down your face. "What happened?"

Collapsing onto the sofa you began to explain everything that had happened that morning, stopping occasionally to whip your tears and calm your breathing. "He kicked me out Tan, I don't have anywhere to go and I didn't want to phone Jim or John because I know what they're like. They didn't like (ex-boyfriends name) anyway." You hated keeping secrets from your brothers, they were your big brothers and had always protected you, but you knew you had royally screwed up this time. You should have listened to them when they first warned you about him.

"Have you got spare clothes?" You nod in reply. "Go and grab your stuff and go for a bath, relax yourself for a while yeah? I'll start dinner and it should be done just after you get out."

"Thank you." After another hug you climbed the stairs towards the bathroom, locking the door behind you.

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Once you had finished relaxing in the bath you got dressed into some leggings and a large t-shirt, fluffy socks on your feet and your wet hair pulled into a plait on your shoulder. With a bit more of a spring in your step you made your way down stairs once more, only to pause when you entered the living room. The two people on the sofa turned to face you, smiles on their lips but sadness in their eyes. "Joe, Caspar." You greeted slowly.

You had met the pair at a YouTube party Jim had taken you to when Tanya couldn't go due to being ill, your brother didn't want to go on his own so asked you to accompany him. The boys waved slightly before turning back to the TV, obviously nervous about meeting your eyes. Slowly you made your way to the kitchen, freezing once more as you got to the door. Jim stood facing you, his arms folded and legs crossed as he leant against the kitchen counter with Tanya by his side.

Your brother didn't say a word as he made his way to you, enveloping you into a hug. Instantly your body relaxed, the comforting hold of your brother reminding you of home. "I'm not going to say I told you so." He whispered into your hair softly. "Because I knew you wouldn't listen to us anyway, you're too stubborn, always have been." A giggle escaped your lips, a genuine smile crossing your face. "But I am going to say you should have phoned me, I'm your big brother, I want to know your safe."

"I know and I'm sorry but I panicked. Tan was the first person who I could think of that wouldn't instantly go seeking him out."

"I don't like confrontation what can I say." Mrs Chapman shrugged from her place, causing you to laugh once more.

"On that note." Jim added, finally pulling away from your tight embrace. "You can stay here for a while until you can find yourself somewhere to stay. Get yourself back onto your feet."

"Thank you so much, both of you."

"Do I get to qualify as the best big brother now?"

"Don't push it, I still haven't told John I'm no longer in a relationship." You replied with a smirk before walking back into the living room where a football game was on the TV, Joe and Caspar watching the game closely. Without a word you walked to the sofa and jumped over the back, landing perfectly in between the guys with your knees pulled to your chest. They grinned at you for a few seconds before turning back to the game, yeah, you were going to be okay with your big brother.