In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Grace was a girl of her word. Students in her grade finished classes before Xander's grade did. She went out to the school entrance to wait for him the instant the bell rang. Grace soon saw Victor, Caleb, and Xander cycling out. Victor waved hello to Grace first. "You're finally sensible enough to wait for your brothers before going home."

Caleb said, "But the three of us have agreed to play games at the internet cafe before going back. Why don't you have the driver take you home first?"

Grace's gaze landed on Xander, who stood behind them. "Who said I was waiting for you guys? Let's go, Xander!"

Victor and Caleb shared a look of disbelief. "Wait. You were waiting for Xander, Gracie?"

Grace hummed in assent. "I need to properly thank Xander for helping me out this morning. You two can leave first if there's nothing else."

Victor turned to Xander and said warningly, "You promised to hang out with us at the internet cafe, Xander."

haven't finished our game

so they naturally felt that Xander

refused Grace on behalf of Xander. "Xander won't be able to go with you today, Grace. Why

alright, Gracie. Let's go," Xander said, much to Victor and Caleb's

our game,

old. It's best to rein in the

shared a look with

go play games

was overjoyed. "You're the best, Xander! Let's

Grace and Xander leave, he said, "Don't you feel like Xander's place in Grace's heart has gotten more important compared to the both of us, Victor?" Victor narrowed his eyes and spat out, "Xander and his hoes before bros attitude!" Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

understand. Grace was the only woman in their family and was naturally doted on by everyone. What did it have to do