I'm curious what would happen if y/n seemed to prefer one of the Callaghan brothers over the other one?
Despite all the promises of protecting each other and always being there for the other, cracks would eventually begin to appear. It’s inevitable.
They started the whole thing(kidnapping and holding reader on the farm agaisnt her will) with the foundation that they would share. Like the saying goes: sharing is caring. Although, that does not apply when the object of your obsessive love blatantly enjoys your bothers company over yours.
Don’t get the wrong idea, they’ve definitely been jealous of each other before- a bunch of times. But they always managed to have it out peacefully; telling the other that they hog too much of readers attention and it’s not fair. The attention-hogger will then back off a little and let the other one have some time with reader. To sum it up, they get jealous often but it is controlled.
Now, wether Weston or Lucas are cozying up to reader a little too much is one thing, but reader snuggling with one specific brother is another.
At first, neither Weston or Lucas would say anything(if it’s reader who’s obviously the one coming onto one of them) and let her do what she wanted. If she wants a little rougher time or gentler, she can have it. They’d be sulking on the couch of course, but readers pleasure is most important. However, if it happened again, and again, then once more- that’s it!
There is obvious favouritism!
The rejected brother would feel anger and also embarrassment. Is he not enough to be with you? What does his brother have that he doesn’t? Sure, Weston was maybe more responsible and bigger but that doesn’t mean Lucas can’t protect you too. And yes, Lucas has it easier in opening up and displaying his emotions but that doesn’t mean Weston loves you any less. He cares, he really does. It’s just hard for him to show in other ways.
First they would try to impress reader with skills they posses instead of focusing on what they lack. They’d show her they’re good in their way as well. The jealousy would be forced down and they’d pretend everything was great whilst trying to reignite the spark between them and reader.
If that didn’t work then they would try to take in certain characteristics of the preferred brother based on what they think it is that draw you to them. Do you like Lucas’s charm? Weston will try to speak more and even throw in a smile or two. Are you attracted to Weston’s decisiveness? Alright, watch Lucas take command over more stuff on the farm. He can handle it. He might like to crack jokes every morning, but don’t forget he also cracks skulls.
Even if you do prefer one brother over the other, please for the love of everything good, don’t make it obvious. Especially don’t voice it out loud. They might be loving brothers, however that could switch up real fast.
