Having a brother close in age adds spice to your life.

My brother is two years my junior. As kids, we played together. We even did two-role PC games on the same computer, which most kids around us could not afford to, simply because they were only children.

As we got older, we were admitted to different schools. I am in a regular high school while my brother is attending a vocational one. Different schedules standing in the way, we do not hang around as much as before. Therefore, I treasure the few days each month I stay with my brother. I am sure he is like-minded.

Sibling rivalry is an indispensable ingredient of our existence, but both of us are understanding. A little verbal fight, instead of tearing us apart, strengthens our bond. Most times it is I who get impatient first. When that happens, my brother just keeps his cool.

With different habits and hobbies, we complement each other. Consequently, we do positively influence each other unconsciously. For example, I watch the heroic films he likes, and he reads the books I have finished.

Of course, we do share a lot. For one thing, we always play the same PC or smartphone games, where we are fighting mates. For another, we, both fans of documentaries, love science and geography.

One thing my brother did stands out in my mind. I love Taylor Swift very much, but her songs aren’t free. After my brother got to know it, he managed to buy me a VIP account online by saving for several weeks, so that I could hear those streamed tunes. Anytime I think of it, a sense of warmth toward my brother surges in my heart.

Hearing about my brother, my friends comment, “How blessed you are!”

I could not agree more, because all my troubles fade to nothing once I am with my adoring brother.