“Yeah, sure, let me just run to the bathroom real fast.” We both stand at the same time. “I meant alone, ya know,” I laugh as we both head in the same direction.
“Oh, of course. I’m headed to my room to change into something more comfortable.”
“Oh, right, duh. I’ll meet you back out there.”
He nods and walks into his room, closing the door behind him. I walk into the bathroom and close the door as well. After washing my hands, I look in the mirror. Oh my God, I look a hot mess. I let my hair down and run my fingers through my curls. I pinch my cheeks to add a little color to them. My pulse begins to race, so I grip the counter and take three deep breaths. Get a grip. I open the door and head back to the living room. I turn the corner and see Kyler sitting on the couch in gray sweatpants and a tight Philadelphia Flyers T-shirt. There’s no hiding his muscles as his T-shirt clings to his body.
Come on, Dani, stop looking.
I also notice that he has a blanket partially over his lap. He catches me staring and smirks. “Everything okay?”
“Yep. Fantastic.” I take a seat and pull my feet under myself and adjust my blanket. “Let’s get this over with.”
Kyler smiles as he presses Play. We watch the movie in silence, and he laughs more than I do. I eventually fall asleep, and at some point I feel myself floating and briefly open my eyes to realize that Kyler has carried me to my room. He places me on my bed and covers me with the blanket from the couch. I hear him mumble something as he leans over and places a quick kiss on my forehead before exiting the room. I am halfway conscious and still trying to figure out if I’m dreaming or not. I roll over and fall asleep without my headphones.
T he following week, I find myself lost in my thoughts of Dani while sitting at my desk. My phone buzzes on top of the pile of papers I had neglected to deal with this afternoon.
LAUREN: Still on for dinner?
ME: I am slammed at work.
KATE: You better not back out, asshole! We’re not afraid to come down there.
ME: Okay. Okay. *Hands up in
surrender* I’ll be there.
KATE: So how are things at home ??
LAUREN: Yeah, share all the juicy details.
ME: Things are fine.
KATE: ACHOOOOOOOOoo! I’m allergic to that bullshit.
LAUREN: BULLSHIT!
Wow, their twin sense is in full force. Some days I wonder how they even function together. I’m not sure I could ever handle having another version of me around.
KATE: Great minds think alike, sis!
ME: Seriously?? Can’t you both talk on your own time and stop bothering me while I’m trying to get work done? I’ve barely done shit today with other things on my mind.
LAUREN: Other things such as…
KATE: Maybe a cute brunette that lives 10 feet from you???
I roll my eyes. This is getting out of hand. Maybe I can just ignore their texts so I can try to get my work done to get out of here soon.
KATE: …And stop rolling your eyes at me. I know you too well!
Fuck! Why didn’t I just blow them off that first night I met her. I never should have said anything. But maybe I should talk to them about it. Not like I can talk to Zach. How would that conversation go… Hey buddy, I know you just got your sister back, but I think she’s beautiful and amazing and I’m enjoying getting to know her, not to mention can’t stop thinking about her and jerking off in the shower to her. That’s cool with you, right? Yeah, I’m sure he would totally go for that. I roll my eyes at myself this time.
LAUREN: I have an idea. Why don’t you invite her tonight? I want to meet the girl who has my brother under her spell.
ME: FOR FUCK’S SAKE! I’M NOT UNDER ANYONE’S SPELL!
KATE: Yeah sure, keep telling yourself that. How many times have you jerked off to her since meeting her?