Part 1

I, Kyle James Valenti, am an addict- Oh, wait. That's another meeting all together.

Lucky me, I'm stuck in this one. 'Sibling Bonding'. That's right, 'Sibling Bonding'. Hell, Maria isn't even my real sister. If she was, I sure wouldn't be trying to catch her naked.

What? I am a normal, hormonal, teenage male- and, she's one hot babe.

"Kyle," Maria pouts as I try to focus on the meeting around us. I gaze at the different sets of siblings grouped around us, in the 'circle of life'. Yep, straight out of some corny Disney flick. How lame can this sibling workshop get?

First, to my left are the preppy twins, Max and Isabel Evans- and if you ask me there is something kinda incestuous at the way they look at each other. You don't have to wonder why they are here.

To my right, past Maria, are Michael and Alex Whitman. The rebel outcast and the computer geek. Ten guesses why they don't get along, oh- and the first nine don't count.

Then straight across from us are two fine looking girls, the Parker twins. The pretty brunette, Liz and her equally pretty sister and a blonde no less, Tess- They both had all the curves in all the right places.

"Kyle!" Our counselor barks. I snap to attention and look up at the butch looking bitch.

"Yes?" I reply as Tess giggles. Damn, she is cute.

"What is the one thing you'd like to accomplish out of the next two weeks?"

I glance at Tess one more time as she smiles- get one of the Parker girls in bed. What? It's the first thing that popped into my head- but, I doubt that be the correct answer. "For Maria and I to grow some sibling bonds and get past the step sibling mentality," I reply. A grin playing at my lips.

The counselor nods in approval. She better like it, I've worked on a few different speeches for these sessions.

An hour passes as our counselor rambles on about rules and what not. I suppose I should have paid attention. But, who fucking cares about rules? Not me.

I follow the group up the stairs as the counselor rattles off our rooms and our lucky roommate for the next two weeks.

Max and Alex in room 18, Michael and I in room 16, Isabel and Liz in room 24, and Maria and Tess in room 26. They put the girls on the second floor- I wonder why? Like one floor will stop us?

Michael and I enter our room and groan in protest, everything was in a light pink motif. "Great," Michael grumbles as he dumps his shit on a bed.

"Perfect," I mumble as I dump my crap on the other bed. I sit down and glance over at Michael as he strips down to his boxers-

Damn, he's built. If I was gay, I'd do him.

"Are you coming?" He asks, turning to me.

"Sure," I shrug as I strip down and put on a pair of swim trunks. Wouldn't want to miss the girls in their swimming suits.

Michael and I race down to the swimming pool and stop to admire the girls. Damn, they’re looking fine. Wonder which one, I'll hook up with.

Isabel sits there in a tight, red, vinyl one piece. It laces up the middle and sides, showing enough skin- making her look damn hot. Too bad her icy, bitch persona wins over her looks. I think I'll pass.

Maria, also looks damn good in her black string bikini. But, unfortunately, she's off limits.

Liz completes the hot trio in front of me in a simple white one piece. How she managed to be all prim and proper in a bathing suit is beyond me. I wonder where her sister is at-

I glance around noticing that the other guys are already in the pool and are gazing at the girls as well. Probably trying to hide their arousal.

Maria smiles and laughs, flirting with them. And suddenly I think she better go back upstairs and change. Wow- that's new. The feeling of wanting to protect her from them is overwhelming and new to me. Hell, I'm a guy and I know damn well, what the fuck they are thinking and I want them to stop!

"Get it together, Valenti-" I mumble to myself as I hear a giggle behind me.

"Talking to yourself?" She asks as I turn around.

Damn. Wow- Tess looks hot. Shit, her tiny blue bikini hugs her body just right.

"Trying to catch flies?" Maria giggles in my ear.

"Huh?" I remark as I turn to her. She laughs and pats the bottom of my chin. Oh-

Maria crosses past me and to Tess. She wraps an arm around her wrist and suddenly my mind drifts as I imagine the gorgeous blonds kissing and touching each others bare skin.

Damn.

What? Like I said, I'm a hormonal teenage male.

"It's kinda hot-" I whisper as I head to the pool and dive into the cool water. I swim a few laps trying to burn off some excess energy and hormonal urges.

I sigh and rest against the side of the pool, this will be an interesting week.

*~*

Part 2

Ninety-nine bottles of beer on the wall, Ninety-nine bottles of beer, you take one down, pass it around. Ninety-eight bottles of beer on the wall.

Ninety-eight bottles of beer on the wall. Ninety-eight bottles of beer, you take one down, pass it around. Ninety-seven bottles of beer on the wall.

Ugh, I'm so bored. How can anyone sleep on our first night? Where was I? Oh yeah-

Ninety-seven bottles of beer on the wall. Ninety-seven bottles of beer, you take one down, pass it around. Ninety-six bottles of beer on the wall.

I hate this song. Oh, I know.

This is the song that never ends. Yes, it goes on and on my friends. Some people started singing it not knowing what it was and they'll continue singing it forever just because- This is the song that never ends. Yes, it goes on and on my friends. Some people started singing it not knowing what it was and they'll continue singing it forever just because-

That's it I have to do something. I sit up in bed and glance over at Maria.

I can't help but giggle every time she breaths in and out- she has this cute little snore. I wonder if her brother has a little snore.

Focus Tess, these few weeks are for you and Liz. Remember that. Liz is your sister, this is suppose to be bringing you together, not for you to drool over the hot guys.

And damn, they are all hot. Well, Alex is hot, in a geeky sort of way- but, Kyle. Shit, he's built. I wonder if he's hung as well?

"Tess!" I groan to myself. "Focus-"

"Huh?" Maria mumbles as she looks up at me. She's up! Yay!

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to wake you-" I reply quickly.

She yawns and rubs the sleepiness out of her eyes. "What time is it?"

"Time for a little fun," I giggle as she smiles in reply.

"What did you have in mind?"

"Seducing Kyle-" I reply as Maria gasps in response. Oh, shit- did I say that out loud? "Maria, I mean-"

Crap.

"Go for it," She replies calmly as a grin forms at her lips.

"Huh?" I gasp. She didn't say what I think she said. Did she?

"Hell, I'd do him. But, he's my brother now- so, he's off limits for me."

I blink in response, I think I like this chick.

"I have the perfect plan," she cries in an excited tone. "Before tonight's over you and my brother will be together."

I squeal with delight as Maria uncovers the plans. I have to admit, they do have potential. "When?"

"Now?" She asks as she jumps up.

Now? Me and Kyle?

"Tess? Come on- I know he likes you." She teases in a sing song voice.

Me? He likes me? That must be some sort of mistake- Liz, always gets the guys I like. She always manages it with her all so perfect image. "Really?" I whisper.

"Duh," she replies as she rolls her eyes.

"Me?" I reply, still slightly stunned. Maria frowns and tries to catch my gaze as I look away from her.

No, he can't like me. They never do, it's always Liz. Liz is the perfect one. I'm just second best- nothing special.

"Yes, you!" Maria sighs and takes my hand. "Your gorgeous, he couldn't take his eyes off you-"

"What about Liz?" I ask softly as she stares at me.

"Your sister? What about her?" Maria questions as we sit down on her bed.

"I don't want to talk about it-" I reply, my mood deflating. And, yet again Liz ruins everything.

"I'm guessing that Liz and you don't get along all that well-"

"Oh, we get along just fine," I snap. "She just takes everything I have ever wanted. That's why we are here."

I sigh and collapse back onto the bed. "I really liked this guy named Zan. I thought the sun and the moon rotated around him-"

"And?"

"And, he finally asked me out. I was thrilled- and then she did what she does best and stole him from me."

"That bitch-" Maria gasps and I couldn't help but smile.

"Tell me about it-" I reply. "But, in everyone else’s eyes she perfect Liz Parker."

"Well, Kyle doesn't care about perfect Liz Parker. He's head over heals with a tempting Tess."

Tempting Tess?

Me?

I jump up and hug Maria. I love this girl! "Oh, Maria!" I grin as we stand up and go to the door.

Our plan awaits- Kyle awaits! Kyle and Tess sitting in a tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G. Yes!

Maria grins at me and I can't help but smile. "Let's go get you a man."

I take her hand and we head out. "Wait!"

"What?" she cries confused. "You and Kyle- our plan awaits."

"No, wait." I pause as we stop in the hallway. "What about you?" I ask. "Which one do you want?"

"Me?" Maria gasps. "I dunno, there's so many choices-"

*~*

Part 3

Wow, the possibilities are endless.

We have smart, semi-hot looking, Alex- who I hear plays a mean guitar. Which is definitely a plus in my book. Then we have his brother Michael.

Damn, what a loner complex he has! He's brooding, scheming, and drop dead gorgeous.

Then there is always Max, he's smart, and he’s a hottie too.

Ugh. Choices, decisions- Do I have to decide now?

"Maria?" Tess giggles as I try to remember why we were in the hallway- I glance into her fiery blue eyes and oh, so innocent face. She's so cute.

"Yes?" I reply as we hear giggling coming from the other room. I watch as Tess' happy face pales as we hear Liz's voice lingering in the air.

Tess tip toes to the door and puts an ear to the door. "Shh-" she whispers as we struggle to hear what they are talking about at this hour.

Tess jerks back and stumbles back from the door. She looks at me with teary eyes and runs back to our room. What the fuck? "Tess!" I whisper and I know without a doubt that Liz said something, but what?

I could feel the blood rushing to my face and I tap lightly on the door.

"Hi." Liz answers and looks around me, for I assume Tess.

"Hi," I reply sweetly. "What are you guys doing up so late?"

"Why do you want to know?" Isabel states rather harshly- even for the icy bitch she pretends to be.

"Gezz- Sorry. I know where I'm not wanted. I was just up and wondering what everyone was doing. Forget I came by, I won't bother you-"

"No," Liz interrupts. "Come in-" She offers as she glances at Isabel and then smiles at me.

"Sorry," Isabel replies icily as she stares back at Liz. Something is definitely up, but what?

"What were you two discussing?" I ask setting down, not bothering to wait and beat around the bush.

"The guys- and we were wondering what's Kyle like?" Liz questions.

"Kyle?" I repeat. Oh, shit- no wonder Tess freaked. Liz is after him too? Not if I can help it. "He's great."

"Does he play sports?" Liz inquires her eyes twinkling.

"Not a one- he hates them." I lie- oh, this is too easy. "He hates to talk about them, especially football. He thinks they are just a bunch of no talent fagots that run around with their heads cut off."

Isabel laughs and port of her icy persona dissipates. "You've got to be kidding me! He seems like that sports type-"

"He has the body for it-" Liz adds.

I nod, "he body builds. He loves to work out. He especially loves when girls comment on his body," I smile. Oh, Kyle forgive me- but, it's for the best.

Remember I'm your favorite sister. Yeah, I know you hate it when girls do that. I promise, Tess will make you feel all better. Tess!

Oh, shit!

"Really?" Liz gasps. "I'll have to remember that."

"You do that-" I wink. "Well, I better get back to my room before Tess notices that I'm MIA."

Isabel nods and Liz smirks. "Night!" I reply and run off to find Tess.

"Tess!" I cry as she looks up from the bed. Her eyes were slightly red and puffy. Why does she let her sister get to her like that? Something, else is up-

"What?" She moans as she blinks back tears.

"We have a plan-"

"No," Tess pouts. "Didn't you hear her?" Tess sighs, "I have no chance."

"No she doesn't," I smirk. She looks up at me and raises an eyebrow, questioning me. "Trust me."

She reluctantly nods and forces a smile. "If you say so-"

"Do you want Kyle or not?" I ask as I grab her hand and I drag her down the stairs.

I open the door and peak in at the two angelic looking boys. I motion for Tess to go to Kyle's bed as I turn my attention to Michael. "Come on Spaceboy-" I giggle as I notice his brief have little space ships on them. How cute-

"What?" He grumbles as he looks up at me. He closes his eyes and then shoots up in bed, when he realizes I'm standing over him. "What the fuck?" He growls as I pull him out the door.

"Maria!" He cries as I slap a hand over his mouth.

"Shh-" I whisper as he licks my hand and suddenly I feel weak at the knees. I pull my hand away in mock disgust. "Let's give them some time on their own-"

"Who?"

"Kyle and Tess," I reply rolling my eyes.

"Since when?" He snaps.

"Since now," I snap back.

"Said who?"

"Said me!" I retort. "Have a problem with that?"

"Hell, yeah-"

"Since when do you care?"

"Since now."

"Ugh!" I cry as he smirks in reply. God, he's so infuriating and so fucking hot at the same time. "Forget it."

I storm off, needing my distance from him. Before I lost it and attack him- but, would that have been a bad thing?

Ugh! I just hope that he gives Kyle and Tess some time alone. I’ll have to deal with him later- when I'm calm. Yeah, sounds like a plan.

*~*

Part 4

Stupid, sexy girl- damn, that Maria!

Hell, if she is going to wake my ass up, she better be doing me a favor-

"Ugh!" I groan as I turn back into the room and stop in my tracks.

Damn-

I'm not normally a peeping tom sort of a person, but damn they look so hot together.

I sneak back into the hallway and I continue to watch the new lovebirds make out- they seem so tender and unsure of themselves.

With sweet kisses and light caresses.

Do they not realize I'm standing here? Do they not notice it's getting a little hot in here?

They seem to be caught up in their own little world.

Go, Kyle! Go for the shirt- come on you can do it.

Yes- and what's this?

Woohoo, no bra! Damn, she's a hottie.

I watch in anticipation as he dips his hand under her shorts, but she stops him. She shakes her head no and he smiles. Hell, at least you got to second base- or is that third?

"Michael?" I hear a voice gasp and I turn around slamming the door shut.

Shit.

"What?" I growl as Isabel stares at me. I'm pretty sure her name is Isabel. Damn, it's so hard to keep everyone's name straight.

She continues to stare at me and then I notice tears pooling in her eyes. "Isabel?" I ask softly as she nods.

"Have you-" she sniffs as her nose wrinkles up slightly. Damn, I hate it when girls cry.

Shit.

I wrap my arms around her and I feel her tremble and sigh against me. Damn, what the fuck am I suppose to say now?

"Isabel?" I ask again, after a slight pause- how stupid can you get Whitman?

She shakes her head and pushes me away, tears streaming down her face. She seems so fragile, so breakable- so, not like the icy bitch I thought her to be. "I- um."

"What's with all the noise-" Max yells as he notices his sister. "Izzy?" He whispers as she crosses to him, flinging her arms around him.

"The nightmare-" she sobs as he holds her tight to his body. I stare at them as he whispers into her ear and she nods in reply.

What the fuck is going on?

I lean against the wall as they go back into the room he emerged from and Alex is practically thrown out.

"Hey-" He whispers. "Do you know what just happened?"

"No clue-" I reply as he studies me. "What?"

"I just want to know- why all of the sudden I'm standing in the hallway practically naked!" Alex shrugs.

I stare at him and roll my eyes. Hell, he's wearing more then I am.

"Can we go back to your room at least?" He asks as I look back at the door.

"No-" I reply quickly as images of Kyle and Tess flicker in my mind.

"Why not?" Alex groans as he stares at me.

"Um- Kyle snores," I shrug. "We'll just try another room."

"Fine," he sighs as he tries another door and I pray that it opens.

Yes-

Kyle so owes me.

*~*

Part 5

The alarm blares and I shoot up in bed, reaching to turn off the alarm.

"Ow-"

Huh? Who was that? I pull back the covers as I register the sense of warmth against my skin. I gasp slightly as I look into her sleeping face. Tess-

It wasn't a dream- she's real and she's here, with me! Damn, she's so cute.

I lean in and move a blonde ringlet away from her face, tucking it just behind her ear. She opens her eyes and smiles at me, damn- I think I'm in heaven or some shit like that.

"Morning," she whispers as she snuggles into me.

"Morning," I whisper in reply.

I lean in and kiss her luscious lips- sweetness.

The door bangs upon and I glance up. Michael strolls in as I pull her closer to me, covering her exposed chest with my arm. "Hey-" he groans.

"Hey-" I reply as he sits down on his bed across from us.

"Hi, Tess-" He adds as a smirk crosses his face.

"Hi," Tess whispers as a blush spreads across her face. She's so cute- damn, I’m getting repetitive.

I kiss her lightly as she wraps her arms around me- not caring that Michael is staring at us, again. Perve.

We break apart as the door opens and Maria comes charging in. I pale as I notice her wearing only a tiny baby tee and a pair of tight hip hugger shorts- hell no! "Maria, you can't wear that!"

"Why not?" She protests and looks down at her clothing.

"It's too revealing!" I snap as she rolls her eyes.

"She looks great," Michael replies as Maria smiles with a little wink. She's flirting? She can't do that-

"Even more of a reason to change!" I urge as I feel a hand linger against my face and I look down at Tess, she's so cute.

"Kyle-" Tess whispers as I totally lose my train of thought as she rubs her hands down my chest- anything for you.

"Tess!" Maria cries as she throws some clothes on the bed. "I thought you might need to change."

Tess smiles as she pulls on her tank top and sits up, looking up at me.

She giggles and I just want to pounce on her and forget about the days activities.

"We better get going-" Michael adds as he heads to the door. When did he get dressed?

"Yeah-" I hesitantly agree as I watch Tess finish dressing. Did I ever mention that she's cute and that's she's mine?

Wow- she's mine. My girlfriend, hands off. She's all mine.

I watch Michael and Maria leave- shit, she never changed. I'm going to have to talk some sense into my crazy sister of mine. Sister? Yeah, she is-

I take Tess' hand and we cross to the door. We kiss and she looks up at me her blue eyes smoldering with lust- or was, that just me?

"Michael and Maria know about us-"

She said us, yes! But wait, I notice a slight hesitation in her voice, something's wrong.

"But, you wanna keep it quite?" I ask as she looks away from me. "Tess?"

"It's just that- I want to keep it for us. I don't want anyone ruining it," She replies as she pushes me against the wall and kisses me with so much promise of love and lust-

"Ok," I pant against her lips.

She smiles and nods in reply. "Thank you, Ky."

Ky? That is not my name-

"Let's go," she whispers and smiles. "Ky."

Hell, Ky works. I like it. Shit, I'm already whipped.

But, for that ass, chest, legs, eyes, hair, voice- hell, everything’s perfect. For her, I’d do everything and anything.

We join Michael and Maria bickering in the hallway and we go down stairs for the morning events.

I sit besides Michael and across from Tess- I don't know how long I can keep us a secret. I just want to push her against the table and have my way with her.

"Good morning-" The counselor chic announces. It is a good morning and it was one hell of a night-

"We will be pairing up and working on some communication skills. At the end of the exercises we will break out of the pairings and use what we learned with your sibling. The pairings are-"

Please say Tess, please say Tess.

"Michael and Isabel, Max and Tess-"

No! Not with Max with me!

"Alex and Maria, Kyle and Liz."

Liz? Sorry, wrong sister. I sigh as Liz sits down across from me.

"Hi," she replies.

"Hey," I grumble as I glance up and see Tess' worried glance.

"So, what would you like to talk about?" Liz asks as I turn my attention towards her.

"How do you like being a twin?" I ask, maybe we can talk about Tess.

"It's no different then having a regular sibling. We are just a few minutes apart," Liz replies with a grin.

I glance around the room as Liz continues to blab about school and about some science shit I have no clue about- and I honestly don't really care.

"Oh, and I don't really care for sports-"

Sports? I perk up and turn my attention back to Liz. Hell, I know about sports. I love sports. I am quarterback of the varsity team. Hell, I’m also on the baseball, soccer, and wrestling teams.

"Especially football. I thinks they are just a bunch of no talent fagots that run around with their heads cut off-" Liz laughs.

"What?" I gasp. She so didn't say what I think she said-

"You look great, do you work out?" Liz inquires as I feel my face redden.

"Not really," I reply as she winks at me- Winks?

Is she flirting with me?

Ugh, get me out of here.

*~*

Part 6

Kyle and Liz?

Kyle and Liz?

No! This is the worst possible thing-

"Tess?" Max whispers pulling me out of my trance.

I look up at his soulful eyes- he seems so troubled. "I'm sorry, what where you saying?"

"You really like him don't you?" He smiles as I glance over at Kyle.

"Yeah-" I sigh as I notice Liz twirling her hair around her finger. "How could she?" I gasp.

"What?" He inquires as he glances at the couple in question.

"She flirting with him-" I sniff as I feel tears sting the back of my eyes.

"She doesn't know about the two of you-" he whispers. "Is there the two of you?"

"Yes," I admit as I can't help but smile and think about last night. Last night will be repeated-

"Too bad-" he sighs and glances over at Kyle.

Whoa- no. Could it be?

"If it makes you feel any better," Max continues. "Its only a one sided flirtation. Kyle hasn't responded to any of her moves, I almost thought-"

"Thought he was gay?" I offer as he smiles. Oh, my- he is. Max Evans is gay!

Wow.

"But, he's with you-" he smiles. "You two will make a cute couple."

"Do you think so?" I ask as I glance over at Kyle and catch his gaze with mine. He smiles and I feel my legs go numb.

Oh, yeah-

"I'm sure Liz would back off knowing that you are together," Max replies as I feel my heart flip flop.

"No, that means she'll try even harder-" I whisper as I look down, feeling the tears pool in my eyes.

"Why would she do that?" Max questions.

"I-" My voice wavers as I try to blink back my tears. I hate that she makes me feel this way. "She-"

"Want me to get her off his back?" Max offers as I look up at him.

"Huh?" I ask as I wipe away the tears that threaten to flow.

"I'll flirt with, her- get her off your back."

"But, you're gay."

"So," He replies. "She doesn't know that-" he winks.

"Oh!" I gasp. "You'd do that for me?"

He nods and gazes at Kyle, "It would be a shame to lose him, lose the chance for a relationship because of a pesky sister."

"You really like him too-" I whisper as I take his hand in mine.

He nods and smiles, "he's hot."

"Yes, he is-" I giggle as his gaze drifts over to his sister. "You two seem very close."

"We only have each other."

"Then why are you here?" I ask as he gazes at me.

"I enrolled us, so we could get out of the house-" he replies, quickly dropping his voice.

"I take it, that home isn't very nice." I offer and he nods.

A slight silence overcomes us- "I wish I had a close relationship like yours."

"It will happen one day-" Max whispers. "Everyone thinks we sleep together."

I cough, knowing that I even thought about it. "Um-"

Max laughs, "people always jump to that conclusion. They just don't know us- don't know what we've have been through."

I nod and I don't know how to respond- this is just, wow.

"I just hope Alex isn't mad at us," Max adds after a slight pause.

"Alex? What did you do to him?"

"Izzy had a nightmare and I kicked him out of our room-"

"You didn't?" I giggle. "Where did he sleep?"

"With Michael and Kyle I guess-"

"No, he didn't." I reply as Max's eyes register my words and grins.

"I'm guessing you and Kyle were rooming in?" He inquires as I blush in response.

"Maybe they slept in one of the other rooms," I offer. "This was an old hotel. There are four floor and lot's of rooms to explore."

"And which room is on the agenda tonight?" He questions as a broad smile crosses his face.

I feel my face redden even more and I can't help but giggle in response. Any room Ky wants.

*~*

Part 7

"Al-ex?" I repeat after another slight pause.

He yawns and looks up at me, "huh?"

"You're spacing again. Am I that boring?" I laugh as he pales.

"No-" Alex gasps, "I just didn't sleep all that well last night."

"Oh, do tell-" I smile as he blushes. He's too cute-

"Max kicked me out of my room-" he sighs as he rubs his eyes.

"Why?" I gasp.

"Hell, if I know-" he growls and glances over at Michael and Isabel. "Isabel was crying and he kicked me out to comfort her-"

"Comfort her?" I ask as I glance over at Max.

"Does Kyle snore?" Alex inquires as I snap my attention back to him.

"Kyle? Snore?" I repeat as Alex nods. "Um, no-"

"Weird." Alex replies as glances over at Michael.

"Why?" I ask as he shrugs in reply.

"Michael said we couldn't stay in his room, 'cause Kyle-"

"Oh!" I cry as I smile at Michael. He gave them the night together. He gave Kyle and Tess a chance- I'll have to thank him later.

"What?" Alex asks slightly confused at my outburst.

"Nothing," I smile as Tess walks up to the table.

"Maria?" Tess asks as she smiles at Alex. "Sorry to interrupt, but I couldn't break the tradition of going to the bathroom in pairs- would you care to join me?"

Alex blushes at Tess' flirtatious remark, "it's ok."

"You won't join us?" I pout as Alex face turns to a brighter shade of red.

"I think I'll be ok-" Alex mumbles as Tess winks and takes my hand.

We practically run to the bathroom in laughter- "Oh, that was too funny!"

"Maria-" Tess gasps. "I have the best news!"

"Does this have anything to do with the topless state I found you in this morning?" I implore as Tess blushes.

"Maybe-" she sighs as she leans against the wall. "Ky has the most kissable lips."

"I know," I sigh as Tess raises in eyebrow in curiosity. "We kinda dated before my mom and his dad hooked up."

"You did?" Tess whispers. "Why did you let him go?"

"Well, our parents announced their engagement and our make out sessions kinda fizzled," I explain as she nods.

"Well, you taught him good-" she winks as her smile broadens.

"I try," I smile. "So, what's the news?"

"Oh, Max!" She squeals and I look at her strangely.

"Max?" I question. "Doesn't he have a thing for his sister?"

"Oh, no-" Tess smiles. "He has a thing for Ky."

Ky? Ky as in my brother Kyle? "No?!" I gasp as she nods her head. Max is gay?

Wow.

"He's going to distract Liz for me-" she explains her eyes twinkling with a mischievous gleam.

"Really?" I smile. "That could be fun."

"He's the best," she sighs.

I smile, "Max is gay?" I repeat. "I just can't believe it."

Tess nods, "I know."

Hmm- I wonder how gay he is?

"Maria?" Tess inquires as she studies my face.

"Nothing," I hum as I wonder just how he would react to a kiss or two-

"Maria!" Tess squeals. "You wouldn't!"

Damn, she knows me all too well. I like this chic.

"What?" I gasp in innocence as Tess smirks.

"Sure-" she laughs. "But, you'll have to tell me all about Max's seduction later."

"Oh, I will-" I reply as I follow her out to the main room.

Max is so mine.

Oh, this is going to be fun.

*~*

Part 8

Isabel glances around the room and she focuses on her brother, then she turns her attention to Liz and Kyle.

So much for conversation- we've been sitting here for about an hour or so, and the other tables are buzzing with noise- while ours lingers in silence half of the time.

"So-" Isabel whispers as I turn my attention back to her.

"You have nightmares?" I find myself asking and she immediately pales.

Good going, Whitman- really good with the ladies.

"Um-" Isabel gasps. "I really don't-"

"Never mind," I mumble. "I shouldn't have even asked-"

"Thank you," she smiles as she glances at Kyle and Liz again.

"What’s so exciting about Kyle and Liz?"

Isabel smiles and looks up at me. "I was just checking out Kyle-"

"You like him?" I inquire as I look over at Kyle.

"No-" she replies quickly. "Oh, I mean- yes."

Huh? I study Kyle for a second. Damn- he looks positively sick. I wonder why? After last night, he should be glowing.

"Why?" I ask. What does he have that has all the girls after him- Tess, Liz, and Isabel. Well, technically- Tess has him whipped, but that's my opinion.

"Oh- um," she stammers. "He's- um, he's hot."

"He's hot?" I groan. "What about me?"

Isabel blinks and smiles, "you're hot- in a grungy, loner type of way."

I can't help but smirk in reply, "is that good?"

"Definitely," she blushes. "Very sexy."

"Everyone! Time to switch off," the counselor chick calls out. "Now, for the next hour you will be talking with your siblings using similar communication skills. Remember we are here to bond!"

Bond? Who the hell really cares? I rather bond with Maria- or hell, anyone at this point of the female persuasion.

"Hey-" Alex yawns as he takes Isabel's seat.

"I get it-" I grumble. "Stop with the yawning."

"Get what?" Alex replies as he rubs his eyes.

I can't help but roll my eyes. He's acting like such a baby!

"Whatever," I grumble as Alex looks at the Parker twins.

"Don't we go to school with them?" Alex asks as I study the girls.

"Yep-" I nod. "But, I doubt they even realize that."

"What do the guys call them again?" He wonders as he looks back at me.

"Easybeth and Teaseresa- AKA, Elizabeth and Theresa Parker," I chuckle. "I think I even made out with Liz once. It was at some party- I was totally trashed."

"Where was I?" Alex snaps as he tries to recall the infamous party.

"Band camp," I reply, "Where else?"

"Oh," Alex sighs. “How was it?”

“Was what?” I ask as Alex points at Liz. Oh, the kissing session- “Eh- I’ve had better.”

Alex laughs as he gazes at the two again. "I never noticed how cute Tess was-"

"Do you have a thing for little Tessie?" I whisper as Alex blushes.

"She flirted with me a little earlier- but, isn't that what she is known for?"

"Yep," I reply- she's always been considered a tease. Leaving them hot and horny- except for last night. She must really like Valenti.

"You think I have a chance?" He whispers and I can't help but laugh, if only he knew. "What?"

"You have more of a chance with Isabel, then with her- Hell, if you really want to get lucky, go for Liz."

Alex nods in consideration, "What about Maria?"

"Maria?" I repeat.

No. No. No- she's a firecracker and I want her.

"Yeah, she a cutie too." Alex sighs. "Aren't they from Roswell too?"

"They don't go to our school," I reply. "They must go to West-I've heard they have an awesome football team. I'm assuming Kyle is the V.P. Valenti, they talk about."

"Valenti as in, Sheriff Valenti?" Alex asks as I pale. No way-

Shit. Of course, she'd be the stepdaughter of the Sheriff. He's always trying to nail me for something. But, I'm an angel I say.

A little dirty on the wings- but hell, that's close enough.

"What about the Evans'?" Alex rambles on.

"They will be going to our school in the fall," I reply. They only useful information I did get out of her during our session.

"Interesting-" Alex replies as he gazes around the room.

"What?" I inquire as I follow his gaze.

What the fuck? No, way-

Maria's flirting with Max?

And, I thought he was gay.

Ugh.

*~*

Part 9

"Maria!" I snap, as Maria turns her attention back to me. "What are you doing?"

"Nothing-" she smiles as her eyes twinkle. Nothing? Yeah- whatever.

"Sure-" I mumble as she turns and winks at Max again. God, I can't believe she's flirting with him. Is she going to flirt with everyone? First Michael, and now Max?

Oh, my god-

My sister's a slut.

I can feel the blood drain form my face and I suddenly feel ill.

"Kyle?" Maria whispers as she studies my reflection. "Are you ok?"

"Sis-" I reply as she smiles in reply.

"You've never called me 'sis' before!" She cries as she leans over and gives me a hug.

"Well you are, even though you are a slut-" I mumble as Maria eyes widen in shock and slaps me hard against my face.

Damn.

"Well, I never-" She cries as she dashes out the room.

"Crap-" I grumble as I follow her down the hall and outside to the patio.

"Get away!" She yells as she clenches her fist. "And I was hoping for this grand union of sorts. Brother and sister against the world!"

"Maria, I'm sorry-" I plead as I give my famous puppy dog eyes.

"Why would you even think that?" She sniffs as tears pool in her eyes.

Fuck.

"Don't cry-"

"Well?" She pouts as she continues to glare at me.

"You were flirting with Max and earlier you were flirting with Michael and I just-" I mumble trying to explain.

"What?" Maria gaps.

"I'm sorry. It was just a passing notion that popped out of my big mouth."

"I can't believe you!" Maria whispers as she sits down on a bench. "I was only flirting, you do it all the time!"

"That's different!" I retort as I sit down beside her.

She punches me in the arm and glares at me. "Is not! You flirt, I flirt. Same thing- end of story."

"Gezz," I whine as I rub my arm in protest.

Note to self: Never get into a fight with Maria, she throws a mean punch- for a girl.

"Kyle," she sighs as she takes my chin and forces me to look into her eyes. "I may flirt, but I'd never go all the way- unless I truly loved them from the bottom of my heart."

"Maria," I whisper as I take her hand in mine.

She gently squeezes my hand in reply, "I have no plans to sleep with Max."

"And Michael?" I question as she glances away form me.

"Well-"

"I guess, I can live with that."

"You better!" She snaps as a smile crosses her face.

"Am I forgiven?" I sigh, giving her the puppy dog eyes again.

"Yeah," she laughs softly.

We hug as I hear a soft sigh behind us. We turn around to see Tess standing with tears in her eyes.

"That was so sweet-" she whispers as I gaze into her eyes.

She's simply breathtaking.

I feel my heart ache and I know this is more there then just a passing crush-

I'm not sure why or how- but, I think I'm falling in love with her.

"Ky? Is that true?" Tess asks as she sits on my lap, her arms wrapping around my shoulders.

"Huh?" I reply as Maria and Tess share a glance. Did I miss something?

"Maria was telling me about what a horrid brother you are," Tess pouts with a smile gracing her lips.

"Gezz, I said I was sorry-" I groan as Tess presses her lips against mine.

I encircle my arms around her and pull her closer. "Am I forgiven?" I murmur against her lips.

"I guess, but you better behave-" Tess whispers as she pulls away from me and gazes into my eyes.

"I just want her to be safe. To be happy-" I whisper as her eyes twinkle in response.

"Good answer," she purrs as she nibbles at my neck and circles around to my lips.

God help me, I think I'm in love.

*~*

Part 10

I moan against his lips as I savor his touch, his taste- my lungs are burning.

Need air!

I pull apart and take a deep breathe, "we better go in before we are missed."

Ky nods as he traces circles on my back, then again- I attack his lips once more.

"Tessa," he pants against my lips- Tessa? I like Tessa. I like Tessa even more with Ky. Ky and Tessa-

Tessa and Ky.

"Ky," I gasp as we pull apart. I can feel the sun's heat beating down on us, it felt cold in comparison to his kisses.

"We need to go in-" he replies as he stands up taking me with him. I giggle as he holds me tight to his chest.

He kisses me one more time, then lowers me to the ground and I pray that my legs are strong enough to support me.

Oh, good- I can stand.

He smiles at me and I just feel weak in the knees. Damn, he's gorgeous- and he's mine.

"Let's go," he whispers as he takes my hand and leads me back in.

I walk in and realize he stayed behind. My heart tugs at the fact that he's not by my side.

Damn it, Tess! You're the one that wanted to keep it a secret. He's doing what you asked him too.

I sigh as I sit back down, wanting to be in his arms again.

"Tess?" Liz asks as I turn my attention to her. Focus Tess! This is suppose to be about you and Liz.

"Yeah?" I reply as the counselor chic comes to our table.

"In this cup I have all of your names-" She announces as she pushes the cup into my face.

I reach in and pull out a piece of paper. Please say Ky, please say Ky-

Michael.

I look up at Michael and smile, "Michael." The counselor nods and hands me a blue folder.

I open the folder and glance at it's contents. I look around as the pairs start gathering together and Michael sits beside me.

"In the folder are quizzes that your partner will ask you." The counselor explains as she pulls out one of the quizzes and holds it up. "At the end of the round, your partner will hand the quizzes to your sibling and then you will have another round of bonding time with your sibling as you go over the questions."

"Fun," I grumble as Michael smirks. "What?"

"Nothing, Teaseresa-" I blink at his remark. Teaseresa? He couldn't know about that. Only the guys at school call me-

Oh, my god, he doesn't!

I study his face as he smirks again, "we go to school together?"

"Yep," He chuckles as I try to remember- Oh, shit.

"Rath!" I gasp as he nods. "I didn't know your name was Michael."

"Surprise-" he laughs as my mind rushes of images of my few outings with him, Zan, and the rest of the little gang.

Zan.

"Zan," I whisper and he nods. "Funny, you being in the 'loner gang'- considering you were all loners and you technically can't be a loner if you are in a group and-"

"Tess," he smiles and I can feel a blush creeping over my face.

Silence lingers over us as I glance at Ky. He's everything, I could ever want- everything, that I will ever need. But- "did Zan like me or was he just using me to get to Liz?"

Michael blinks and turns away from me as if in reflection. "Does it matter now?"

I feel the rush of tears and feelings of the past linger to the surface, "I need to know-"

Michael sighs, "he did- but, he was tempted by Liz. And Zan may be a good guy, but he has always had a wondering eye."

I nod, "Zan was the turning point in our relationship, actually it was more of the breaking point."

"You and Liz?" he asks.

"I don't know what happened to us," I sigh. "Our relationship was shaky and then the whole Zan thing really ripped us apart. I lost my best friend and my sister."

"She obviously wants to work it out," he replies. "She is here with you-"

"I hope so," I whisper. "I miss my sister."

"If it doesn't work out with the whole sibling bonding thing, you will have Kyle there by your side."

Ky- I glance over at him and I can't help but smile. He's talking with Max. Funny, they were paired together, if only he knew.

"I've had a crush on him for a long time-" I admit.

"Huh?" Michael gasps. "You just meet the other day-"

"No, silly-" I giggle. "Did you forget that I am the captain of the Varsity Cheerleading Squad? And the varsity squad goes to all the away games. Every one that knows anything about football in our little town knows of V.P Valenti."

Michael laughs in response, "I was wondering why the famous tease was um, well-"

"Michael!" I gasp.

"Ok, ok-" he laughs as he opens the folder and pulls out a quiz. "Ready?"

"Sure-" I sigh as I glance at Ky.

"Favorite color?" Michael asks as he looks down at the paper in front of him.

"Blue-" I sigh, as I glance over at Ky. He smiles his blue eyes twinkling- yeah, blue.

*~*

Part 11

Lucky me, I'm paired with Liz. I sigh as I study the quiz in front of me.

Now, tell me- what does this have to do with sibling bonding?

Anyone?

I'll tell you- absolutely nothing.

"What's your favorite season?" I ask as I nibble on the end of my pencil, trying to avoid her gaze.

"Fall," Liz replies softly. "You?"

"Spring." I answer quickly as I look down at the next question-Oh, this is a good one. "Your biggest regret?"

I glance up at Liz as she turns away from my gaze. "Um-"

"Too many to chose from?" I snap as Liz turns back and stares at me.

"I know you think I'm some cold hearted bitch-"

"That stole your own sister's boyfriend!" I add as Liz pales.

"She told you about Zan?" She asks as she looks down. "I did it for her own good- she has no idea."

"Tess is a big girl, she would have been fine." I reply as Liz stiffens. "But, you didn't even give her the chance to explore her feelings-"

"No- I had to protect her, I need to protect her." Liz answers firmly with tears wavering in her voice.

"Protect her from what?" I ask my anger flaring. "She was in tears the other night. She was crying, because of what you did, because of the sister she lost-"

"You don't know," Liz protests.

"Know what?" I ask. "What's so big that would excuse your horrible, bitchy behavior?"

"Tess is dying," Liz blurts out.

Whoa-

"What?" I gasp as I gaze at Tess, tears blurring my vision. "I don't understand."

Liz sighs, "I shouldn't have said anything."

"You can't just say she's dying and drop it," I whisper as I try to process the information.

Tess. Dying?

It can't be.

"She has cancer-" Liz whispers.

"How could you?" A voice snaps as I look up to see Tess standing beside us, her eyes wide with shock. "I hate you."

Liz sucks in a quick breath at her sister's harsh voice as Tess runs out of the room. I can't help but glare at Liz as I dash after Tess.

"Tess!" I call after her, following her up the stairs and into our room.

"I can't believe she told you! I can't believe she-" Tess gasps in between tears.

"What's going on?" Kyle cries as he barges into the room. His gaze locks with Tess' as he wraps his arms around her. Tess buries her face into his chest as he rubs her back lightly- time seems frozen as I continue to watch my brother console her.

Silence lingers in the room as my mind races- is it true? Is she dying?

"Tess," I ask my soft voice echoing. "Is it true?"

Tess wipes away her tears and glances up at me. "I can't believe my own sister would-"

"Tessa," Kyle whispers as he wipes a tear away from her face. Tess nods in silent understanding and takes a deep breath.

"I had cancer when I was younger," Tess whispers as I notice Kyle's arm flex as he squeezes her tighter to his body. "I've been in remission for ten years."

"She told me you were dying," I reply softly as Tess stiffens.

"I can't believe her," Tess sighs. "I'm not dying, maybe at one point in my life I came close, but that was ten years ago. It was my secret to tell. ."

"She said she was trying to protect you-" I explain as she stares blankly at me.

"Ugh-" Tess cries. "That's always her excuse. 'Poor Tessie can't do anything'. 'She's sick'. 'Be careful- she'll break'. Ugh. I've fought so long to be me, and not the shy little girl stricken with cancer. It took me forever to convince my parents to let me join the cheerleading squad-"

"Cheerleading squad?" Kyle questions as he pulls her away and studies her, "top of the pyramid?"

I couldn't help but smile as Tess' eyes light up, "you noticed me?" She asks as a smile graces her face.

"Hell, yeah! All the guys wanted to- um," Kyle mumbles as Tess giggles in response and pushes him back to the bed, kissing him.

Ok, my cue to leave.

I know Kyle will make her feel better. I leave the room quickly and walk down the stairs.

"Is everything ok?" Max asks as he stops me on the stairs.

"I think everything will be ok," I sigh. "But, Liz has some explaining to do."

"What happened?" Max asks as he leans against the wall.

"Liz played the sympathy card- and I almost bought it," I groan. "I can't believe her."

"I think she's jealous-" Max replies.

"Jealous? Liz?" I gasp. "Ha!"

"No, she is totally jealous that you and Tess hooked up so quickly."

"Really?" I question. Well, then that's even worse- How can Tess be related to her?

"I swear. I was talking with her earlier-" Max smiles. "You know trying to distract her. I'm sure Tess told you all about it."

Oh, yeah- the 'plan'. "How did it go?" I whisper as I inch closer to him.

He smiles, "it went very smoothly."

"Good," I whisper practically into his ear as I press my body into his.

"Maria?" He questions as I trail my hand up his chest.

"Yes?" I sigh as I lean closer into him.

"Um-" he gasps as I touch my lips to his. I can feel him push against the wall as I tenderly suck on his lips.

He moans softly into my mouth as he opens it to mine, deepening our kiss.

Hmm- he's not as gay as he thought.

Score.

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