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Siblings come together to bond. |
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Part 12
What the hell is going on?
It's been forever since Tess ran off, with Maria and Kyle following closely behind her.
Max left a few minutes ago as well. If everyone else gets to leave, why can't I?
Alex and Isabel are still chit chatting at their table, totally oblivious to the recent events.
Ugh.
I glance over at Liz sitting by herself. She looks up as her gaze locks with mine. She shakes her head and looks away. For a second I think I see tears in her eyes- something is going on!
"Where is everyone?" The counselor dude inquires as he steps up to my table.
I shrug as he stares at me. "What?"
"Well?" he implores as he continues to stare at me. Creep.
"I'll check upstairs-" I offer and quickly leave the room.
As I round the stairs I can hear soft moaning- great. Kyle and Tess are at it again.
I look up and I stare at the two of them.
Shit.
I strangled cry escapes my lips as the two glance at me.
"Michael!" Max cries out as Maria pulls away from him.
"What the fuck?" I growl as Max looks positively ill and Maria just smiles.
Ugh-
"I'll think I'll go now-" Max replies quickly and dashes down the stairs before I can think of saying anything- wuss.
He kissed her- he can't kiss her. Only I can.
"Maria?" I ask harshly as her eyes widen slightly as she grins. Her bottom lip quivers slightly-
God, she has such kissable lips.
Time seems to stand still as I lean in and kiss her. She gasps at the touch of my lips against hers as I push her against the wall. She moans against my lips as she opens her mouth to mine.
I pull back and gaze into her eyes as they flash a fiery glow.
"Jerk!" She gasps as I feel the sting of her hand on my face.
"Maria?" I groan, stumbling back as she turns away in a huff and runs down the stairs. "What the fuck?"
I stand there for a second frozen in a daze as my fingers touch my tingling face-
She kissed me back! Why, did she- why?
Ugh.
I continue up the stairs and knock on the door before peaking in at the couple.
Damn. Why can't that be Maria and I on the bed playing tonsil hockey?
"Sorry to interrupt but the counselors are going nuts downstairs," I grumble as the two part and glance up at me.
"Um," Kyle gasps as he sits up and Tess fixes her top. "We'll be right down."
"Whatever-" I groan as I sit down on the bed.
"What's wrong?" Tess inquires.
"Ugh, I just don't understand!" I groan as I stare up at the ceiling.
Women.
But, more accurately- Maria.
"Understand what?" Kyle asks as he wraps his arms around Tess as they stand at the door.
"Maria-" I whisper as Tess' eyes light up.
"Oh, my god-" Tess squeals. "You like her!"
"No-" I protest as I stand up. "No, I don't."
"If you say so-" Tess giggles as she pulls Kyle out the door.
I don't like her. I just want to kiss her succulent lips, stroke her luscious curves, and lose myself inside her.
I want her, I need her-
Fuck.
I do like her.
Ugh- what am I going to do?
part 13
Michael likes Maria?
Michael and Maria?
My sister and him? This is- this is just, weird.
I stop in my tracks as Tess looks back at me. "Ky?" She questions as she closes the gap between us.
"Tessa," I whisper as she presses her body against mine. My heart soars and I smile knowing that she is the one that has made me feel for the first time-
I owe this to Maria- she helped Tess find me, I'll help Michael too.
"You wanna talk to Michael?" She asks as she rubs my chest, wow. She's good.
"Yeah," I whisper as she stands up on her tip toes and kisses me.
"I'll see you down stairs," she replies as she pulls away.
I nod as I watch her walk away, before I turn back into the room.
"Whitman-" I sigh as I sit down beside him.
"Valenti-" He groans as he sits up. "Is she always so- so-"
I laugh as he glares at me. "Maria has her way of doing things."
"She slapped me!"
"It only shows she cares," I laugh.
"You think?" Michael inquires as he gets up and paces the room.
"Give her some time," I reply, knowing deep down that she likes him as well. "She's a little stubborn."
Michael nods and leaves the room.
I sigh and began down the stairs. I stop as I hear a banging noise coming from one of the empty rooms. I open the door slightly intrigued as I see Max throwing a basketball against the wall.
"Evans?" I question as he turns to me.
"What's up with Maria?" He questions his voice raising in frustration.
"Maria?" I repeat. What did she do now?
"She kissed me!" Max cries as he continues to slam the basketball against the wall.
"What?" I gasp. "She kissed you? Why?"
"Why?" Max repeats. "Why? Cause she's trying to fuck with my mind."
"Hey-" I protest at his harsh accusation.
"Ugh!" Max groans as he throws the ball against the ground and turns to me.
He glares at me and his eyes flash with more intensity then I have ever seen-
"I'm sorry, It's just that she-" he whispers as he motions for me to come closer.
"Yeah?" I reply as I step closer.
"I'm sorry-" he moans as he grabs me and pushes me against the wall attacking me with his lips.
Oh. My. God.
"Stop!" I cry as I push him away. I wipe my lips with the back of my mouth. "What the hell?"
Max smirks at me. "Thanks."
"Hey, guys-" Alex replies as he walks in. "The others are-" Alex stops as he notices the tension in the room.
"You kissed me!" I cry. A guy kissed me- Only, Tessa can kiss me.
I think I'm going to die.
"What?" Alex gasps. "Why?"
I shrug and continue to glare at Max. "Well?"
"I was just checking," Max smiles. "I'm still gay."
"What?" I gasp. Max is gay?
Figures.
Ew, and he kissed me.
"Checking?" Alex inquires as my mind continues to race.
"Maria, um- made things slightly confusing. I just needed to check."
Check? He kissed me to check his gay status? Oh, shit. He had a reaction to kissing me-
I shudder slightly at the thought of arousing Max- but, then it made me feel kinda good. Hey, I turned him on- I'm a stud.
"How did you know?" Alex asks as I glance at him. "How did you know you where gay?"
"It was just a feeling I’ve always had. Then a close friend of mine came out and well he kissed me."
"That was it?" Alex questions. "Just a kiss."
"It opened my eyes, and I never went back-" Max replies as he steps closer to Alex.
Oh, shit they’re going to kiss- Oh, my god.
I turn and run out the door. Max and Alex?
This is too weird.
I spot Tess near the bottom of the stairs standing next to Maria. She looks up at me and smiles. The feeling of Max's kiss weighs on my mind as I pull Tess into my arms.
She gasps at my sudden actions. "Ky?" She whispers as my heart flutters.
I kiss her with ever fiber of my being. I'm so not gay.
*~*
Part 14
Ky's arms pull me tighter as he deepens our kiss. I feel weak in the knees as waves of passion roll through my body. "Ky," I moan against his lips.
"Get a room!" a voice echoes in my ears. That can be arranged-
"Tessa," Ky gasps as he pulls away and gazes into my eyes.
"Wow-" I whisper as I focus on his lips.
"Hello?" the same voice cries as I see a hand waving in between our gaze. "Earth to Tess! Kyle?!"
I glance over at Maria and smile, "hi."
"I guess you two just went public-" Maria announces as I look up and see Liz and Isabel staring at us.
Oh, who cares?
Let the world know that Kyle James Valenti is all mine. "So?" I respond as Ky smiles.
"You and Kyle are together?" Liz asks as she walks up to us.
"It's none of your business," I reply icily. "Don't you even try it."
"Try what?" Liz repeats as she stares blankly at me.
Try what? God, she has to be joking. Like she doesn't know- I roll my eyes and pull Kyle towards the couch.
"Tess?" She continues as she follows us.
"Like you don't know!" I reply feeling years of anger and resentment flow throw my veins. Ky's arms wrap protectively around me.
"Know what?" She inquires as I stare at her.
"Don't you know that you have stolen every boyfriend I’ve ever had?"
"I did not!" Liz protests as she glares at me.
"What?" I gasp. "I've had three boyfriends. Lex who I went out on one date with, before I caught the two of you kissing. Trevor who I dated for almost two months, before I caught the two of you kissing. Then there was Zan- and I didn't catch you two kissing, instead I caught you two fucking in my room!" I cry with tears in my eyes.
Ky pulls me closer to him and he rubs my back in small circles. I sigh feeling the warmth and comfort flow through me- I couldn't do this without him here.
"Liz?" Maria gasps. "How could you do that to your own sister?"
Liz looks down at the floor, "I was just trying to protect you-"
"Protect me?" I gasp. "From what?"
"From them, they weren't good for you-" Liz explains. "You’re sick- I need to protect you."
"Will, you stop that!" I cry. "I'm not sick! I haven't been sick for 10 years."
"They would have hurt you!" Liz retorts.
"How would you know?" I spat. "It's my life- Let me live it."
"I didn't want to see you hurt again-" Liz whispers.
"What hurt me the most was that my twin sister stopped talking to me, stopped trusting me." I sigh. "I've missed Lizzie, I missed my sister."
"I'm sorry-" Liz gasps as tears surface. I watch as she turns and walks away-
Ugh- it’s okay. It needed to be said. Maybe we can get through this now. Maybe.
"Are you ok?" Ky whispers in my ear.
I turn to him and smile. "I will be-" I sigh as Maria places her hand on mine.
"You have me too-" Maria smiles as I throw my arms around her.
"Thanks," I reply hugging her. "And we need to talk-" I giggle as I notice Michael brooding in the corner.
"About what?" Maria asks slightly confused.
"Michael."
"What about him?" She replies in a huff. "He's a brooding jerk, who thinks he can do whatever he damn pleases-"
"And you like him."
"And I like him-" Maria repeats as her eyes widen in shock. "No- No, I don't."
"If you say so," I laugh as Maria pouts.
"Well, I don't-" She states firmly, but her eyes sparkling with the truth- of love.
"Where is everyone?" The counselor asks as she paces the room. I glance around realizing that Max and Alex had never come back down. I wonder what they are up too.
And Liz isn‘t here either. But, I don‘t really care where she went to.
"Um," Kyle coughs. "I last saw Max and Alex upstairs."
"That's it I give up on you guys today-" She sighs. "You're free for the rest of the day."
We all cheer as I notice Maria checking out Michael from the corner of my eye.
By tonight, they will be together. They will be together, if it kills me. If my name's not Tessandra Rose Valenti- opps.
Well one day.
*~*
Part 15
Michael's looking at me?
My heart races as I glance out of the corner of my eye- yes! He is looking at me!
No, wait. I hate him-
"So," Tess purrs in my ear.
"What?" I gasp as I glance at her in Kyle's arms. God, they are too cute for words.
Why can't I have that?
"What should we do first?" Tess giggles as her eyes sparkle with mischievous.
"In regards to?" I inquire as she points to Michael. "No."
"Oh, yes!" Tess whispers as her smiles widens to a full grin.
"You don't know what you're talking about-" I retort, feeling a wave of desire pass through me as I notice Michael walking past us.
Does he have to look that damn good?
Ugh- I doesn't matter.
I don't like him.
I don't.
"You do," Tess insists. How did she know what I was thinking?
"No. I don't-" I reply harshly.
"Yes. You do-" Tess responds in a sing song voice.
"No. I don't," I reply quickly.
"Yes. You do-" Tess insists once again.
"No. I don't-" I whisper harshly as Tess' grin widens.
"No. You don't-" Tess whispers.
"Yes, I do!" I cry, feeling a blush spread across my face as I realize what I admitted. Tess squeals with delight as Kyle grins in response.
"I think you two would be good together-" Kyle adds as my head begins to spin. "Besides he likes you."
Space boy likes me? Can it be?
Michael?
"Go to him-" Tess whispers in me ear. "He's all yours."
"But-" I rebut as she shakes her head.
"You don't want Liz snatching him up, do you?"
"What?" I gasp.
Michael and Liz?!
Liz and Michael?!
Ugh. I don’t think so, not over my dead body-
I jump up from the couch and dart up the stairs. I stop in my tracks as I notice Michael standing in front of a door.
Now or never-
I take a deep breath and I walk towards him. I tap him lightly on his shoulder and he turns around to me. I grin as I push him against the wall, his eyes widening in surprise and darkening with lust. Or, was that just me?
My heart races as I press my body against his and my lips graze over his. I can feel his arms wrap around me as he pulls me tighter, deepening our kiss.
Oh, god-
I hear him moan as I pull away- I glance up at him and he smiles at me. Wow, he has a gorgeous smile- he should use it more often.
Michael opens his mouth to speak as another moan escalates in the air. We glance at each other knowing that we didn't make a sound.
Someone was making out in there- and from the sounds of it, they were having a good time.
I notice that the door is slightly ajar. Michael puts a finger to his mouth as he pushes it open.
Before I can do anything, Michael steps in and slams the door in my face.
Ugh!
The jerk.
That's the last time I kiss his royal ass.
*~*
Part 16
Oh. My. God.
I close my eyes and stumble back against the door. I open my eyes to see them- them!
Oh, my god!
"Alex!" I cry as I watch them pull apart to glance up at me and then resume their kissing session. "Get off my brother," I growl as I pull Max away.
"Leave us alone," Alex gasps, seemingly out of breath.
"What?" I ask my mind racing. "When? How?"
Alex stares blankly at me as Max stands by his side. "We were just checking-"
"Checking?" I gasp. "Checking what?"
"My gay status-" Alex chuckles as he places an arm around Max's shoulders as Max mimics his move.
"Gay?" I repeat. My brother's gay? "But, you've been with girls- hell, you were just checking out Tess!"
"It was for show- who was I suppose to talk about?" Alex questions. "Kyle? And how he's so hot, that I wanted to rip off his swim trunks-"
"Whoa-" I groan as a mental image of a naked Kyle flashes before my eyes.
"Michael, are you going to be ok with this? With us?" Max asks as I glare at him.
"Us?" I repeat. "What about Maria? I saw you kissing."
"Yes," Max replies. "But, I'm gay-"
"And, so am I-" Alex grins
"Are you sure?" I inquire as I look at the two of them. This is so unreal.
That's it. This is a fucked up nightmare- someone is messing with me.
I glance around the room, where are the hidden cameras?
"Now, I am-" Alex whispers as he crosses to me. "This is one of the reasons we were growing apart. I was having conflicting feelings and thoughts, and I didn't know what to do. I didn't know if I could have come to you."
"I would have been there-" I insist softly.
"And you would have told me to get over it, that this is just a phase, and to go get some random chick into bed."
I stare at him as his remarks replay through my mind. "Yeah, you are probably right."
"Can you accept me? Us?" Alex questions his eyes glowing with happiness.
I haven't seen him this happy in ages. "It's kinda sudden- I don't really know what to think."
"Michael, you're my brother and I love you."
"Are you happy?" I ask as he smiles and gazes at Max. Weirdness-
"Yes," he replies as I nod. This is real- this is happening. My brother's gay.
"I think I can live with it- not sure what dad will say about this."
Alex pales slightly at the mention of our dad. "I think as long you stay on the straight side, we will be okay."
"You and Maria right?" Max adds as I feel a little faint.
Maria?
Oh, crap.
I turn around and open the door, Maria is no where in sight.
Fuck.
I run down the stairs and catch her talking with Tess. Most likely bitching about me.
"Maria," I call as she turns away from my voice. "I can explain."
She turns to me and glares at me. "You slammed the door in my face!"
"I didn't mean too-" I groan as she gets up and walks away. I'm try to follow her as I feel a hand on my shoulder, stopping me.
I glance back and see Kyle as the before mentioned image of him pops up before my eyes. I shrug of the image and turn to him.
"She just needs to cool off-" he replies as I nod in response.
"I didn't mean too-" I reply.
"I know," he smiles. "I'm gathering Max and Alex are um- together."
"How did you know?" I gasp.
He laughs and shakes his head. Does everyone know?
Ugh- I have a gay brother and the girl of my dreams is pissed at me. This day's just turning out perfect-
tbc
Part 17
A few hours pass by as Tessa and I relax by the pool, under the shade of an umbrella.
I lazily trace my fingers up and down her arms as we watch Michael and Maria trying to ignore each other, and failing miserably.
Max and Alex, on the other hand are swimming. Every once and a while they'll suddenly disappear under the surface of the water- and I don't really want to know what they are up too.
Isabel is tanning and has been on her cell phone talking to someone. I assume it's a significant other of some sort- I don't know who else could put a smile like that on her face.
Liz- well, Liz hasn't come out since her last encounter with Tessa. I hope she stays in for awhile longer- for Tessa's sake.
Maria walks over to us and sits down besides us in a huff.
"Hey, sis-" I laugh.
"Hiya, bro," she giggles as she glances over her shoulder at Michael. And that would be glance number, two thousand and three, since this afternoon.
"So, how's lover boy?" I smirk as she snaps her head back, her gaze meeting mine.
She stares at me for a second and the calmly replies, "don't you mean space boy?"
"Space boy?" Tessa questions with laughter in her voice.
She has such a beautiful voice, and we can't just stop there- She has beautiful hands and beautiful eyes. She has sexy lips and perky-
Um, yeah.
"He's the one who wears UFO boxer shorts-" Maria explains.
"Maria," Tess gasps. "And how do you know that?"
A blush crosses over her face as she looks at her then glances at me. "I only saw them, because I pushed you into his bed."
I chuckle as Tessa hits me in the stomach. "Ow-" I pout as she giggles in response.
"Let's do something," Maria announces as she stands up. "Lets have some fun."
"Like what?" I ask as her eyes twinkle in response.
"Some, girl fun-" She replies as her gaze lingers on Tessa.
"Girl fun- as in?" Tessa inquires as Maria grabs her hands and playfully squeezes them.
"Please?" Maria pouts as I feel Tessa sigh against me.
"Ok," she smiles as she reluctantly pulls away from my arms. I shudder slightly at the loss of her touch and warmth. She turns back around and kisses me softly, "see you soon- Ky."
"See you soon, Tessa-" I reply as she smiles and follows Maria.
I gently touch my lips as I watch them turn back inside. For a second, I reflect on how my life has changed dramatically in only a day. All because of her- my dream girl.
My Tessa.
I can't believe how lucky I am- I can't believe how whipped I am.
"Hey-" Michael groans as he sits down beside me.
"Hey-" I reply as Max and Alex swim to the side and look up at us.
They grin at each other and then splash water on us.
"What- "
"The fuck?" Michael finishes for me as the cold water drips down our faces.
I glance at Michael and then we glare at the two swimming away from us. The battle line has been drawn-
This is war.
*~*
Part 18
I turn to the window as I hear voices lingering in the air. I step closer to the window and my gaze lingers on the pool below.
Oh, my- this is too good.
"Maria," I call in a sing-song voice as I look out below. "Come here-"
"What?" Maria asks as I point out the window to the pool. "Oh, my!"
My eyes focus on Ky's glistening body as the 'boys' continue to play in the pool. I glance over at Maria as her eyes glaze over.
Uh, huh- that's what I thought. My gaze follows hers and focuses on Michael. I had to admit that he is fine. But, Ky-
He's da man.
"What are you two doing?" Isabel inquires as she comes up behind us her voice soft with laughter.
I can’t help but wonder if her earlier phone call had anything to do with her obvious change in mood.
"The boys are playing-" I snicker as we continue to watch them.
"The boys?" Isabel repeats as she looks down at the four gallivanting in the pool. "Max and Alex are so cute-" She sighs as she gazes at her brother. "I'm so happy he found someone."
"Alex is gay too?" Maria asks looking at Isabel. "Exactly when did we find this out?"
"A few hours ago," I laugh as I recall Ky’s explanation.
"I feel kinda bad for Michael," Isabel whispers as I turn to watch Maria's reaction.
"Michael?" she gasps as her eyes widen in surprise. "What about that jerk-"
"He caught his brother making out with mine. It was a quite a shock-"
"When did that happen?" I ask as Maria glances nervously back at Michael.
"Oh, no-" Maria cries. "He did have an excuse."
"What?" I inquire as we watch Maria start to pace back and forth.
"He had an excuse- He must have saw them- He really didn't mean to." Maria moans as she wrings her hands. "Hell, if I saw Kyle making out with some guy, I'd freak."
"Maria," I whisper as I stop her in her tracks. I place my hand on her face and gaze into her stricken face.
"He must hate me-" Maria sighs.
"Michael?" I gasp. "Please-"
"Huh?" Maria sighs.
"He's so yours-" Isabel replies.
"Really?" Maria whispers.
"Oh, yeah-" I agree. "He's so yours."
Maria sighs as she gazes at the boys, focusing on Michael. "Girls- "
Isabel and I glance at each other and giggle as Maria squeals with delight. Her eyes light up and she motions for us to come closer. "Ok, I need to get him alone."
"For what?" I ask as she blushes in response.
"Tess!" Maria cries as Isabel smiles.
"What ever would you want to have Michael all alone for?" Isabel adds as Maria reddens even more.
"Isabel!" Maria cries. "And who were you talking to on the phone?"
"Oh," Isabel blushes. "My boyfriend."
"Boyfriend?" I repeat. "Does he have a name?"
"Alex," She sighs as Maria and I gaze at each other.
"Alex?" I gasp. "You and Max are both dating an Alex?"
"Oh, my god!" She cries as the realization hits. "We are, aren’t we?!"
"That's too funny-" I giggle.
"What's funny?" Liz's questions as I turn to her. I feel my spirits drop as she stares at me.
My sister- the bitch.
"Nothing," I reply harshly as I feel a hand rest on my shoulder. I see Maria standing strong beside me. God, I love her.
"Can we talk?" Liz inquires as she stares at Maria and Isabel. "Alone."
I take a deep breath and nod. "Ok-" I reply as Maria gasps in reply.
"You don't have to do this now-" she retorts.
"No, I need too." I sigh as Isabel takes Maria's arm and they leave the two of us alone.
"Thank you-" Liz whispers as she looks down at the floor.
"Well?" I question.
"I know you must hate me, I know I haven't been the best sister-"
"I hadn't noticed," I reply harshly as she stiffens slightly.
"But, I love you-"
"How can you say that?" I gasp. "I know you hate me. Why else would you have hurt me so much?"
"Tess," Liz groans as she takes a seat on the couch. "I don't know- I kept thinking I was protecting you. I was only trying to keep you safe, to keep you healthy."
"I am healthy-" I retort as I take a seat beside her. "Liz, what happened to us? Why did you stop trusting me- confiding in me?”
"I-" she whispers. "I was jealous-"
Jealous?
Jealous?
What the hell?
"You? Jealous of me?" I gasp.
"Mom and dad have always babied over you, everything was for you- you got everything-"
"Whatever," I groan. "You were Perfect Parker. Mom and dad let you do whatever you want. You were free- you were never sick."
"You were jealous of me?" Liz gasps as she gazes at me.
"Duh," I smile. "God, Liz- they treat me like a baby, because they don't trust me. They don't think I can take care of myself. "
"I guess, I never saw it that way-" Liz whispers as she reaches over and takes my hand in hers.
"Can we start over?" I suggest. "A clean slate for the both of us?"
"I'd like that," Liz whispers as a huge bang echoes in the hallway.
We glance up as the 'boys' come running in, dripping wet.
"Tessa!" Ky calls as he grabs me, picking me up and plastering his wet body against mine.
"Ky!" I cry out as I try to push him away. "Ew, you're all wet!"
"Did you miss me?" He purrs into my ear as he kisses my neck.
"Nope-" I giggle as I glance over at Liz and she smiles. I can’t help but smile back.
Maybe this can be a new start-
"Not even a little?" Ky moans into my ear as I focus my attention back to him.
"Maybe a little-" I whisper as his lips seek mine. We kiss and I'm no longer concerned with the cool water on our skins.
My heart soars.
I have my boyfriend in my arms and a new bond with my sister- what else could I want?
*~*
ch 19
I couldn't help but laugh as a drenched Kyle made the moves on Tess- god, they're so cute, it's sickening.
Ugh, Deluca- you, wouldn't be thinking that if you were getting some.
And you sure screwed up your chances-
"Ahh!" I cry out as a rush of cold water trickles down my back. I swing around to see Michael hovering over me.
"Gotcha-" he laughs as he shakes his hair and water droplets sprinkle over me.
"Ahh!" I cry again, pushing him away as he wraps his arms around me.
Oh, god-
Can't breathe, can't think.
Want him.
"Michael!" Kyle calls out as Michael pulls away from me. He grins and runs after Kyle as Max and Alex run around the corner after them.
Deep breath.
"So-" Tess whispers as she smiles at me. "A little wet?"
"Tess!" I squeal. "He- he wrapped his arms around me. He almost kissed me!"
"Would that have been a bad thing?" Tess winks.
"Hell, no-" I gasp as she giggles in response.
"Let's go clean up and then work a little magic," Tess announces as she pulls me towards the stairs and up to our room.
"What should I wear?" I question. "I don't really have anything to wear- I didn't bring anything to wear. I didn't think there would be anyone to wear anything for-"
"Maria-" Tess interrupts my babbling and I blush as she hands me a dress.
I lift up the simple blue sun dress. "Oh, Tess-"
"It may be a little small- but, it will be perfect. Hugging your curves just right." Tess explains as she smiles. "What are you waiting for? Try it on-"
I grab a towel and dry off the few droplets remaining on my skin- I change quickly and turn to the mirror.
"Wow," Tess whispers. "It looks better on you, then it ever looked on me."
"It's prefect," I sigh as I gaze at my reflection. Eat your heart out, Whitman.
"Now, hair and makeup-" Tess gushes as she pulls out a small purse and dumps the contents on the bed. "I have more then I ever wear. You just don't know when it can come into use-"
"I don't know, how I can ever thank you-" I whisper as I feel the soft pressure of tears.
"Easy-" Tess grins. "Get Michael!"
"Tess!" I cry as she crosses over to me.
"What?" She gasps. "That's what this is for- you and Michael. Michael and you. Michael, Michael-"
"Michael-" I sigh. I close my eyes, letting her apply my make-up.
"Okay," Tess whispers. "Almost there-"
"How does it look?" I ask as nervous butterflies dance in my stomach.
"Perfect-" she replies as I open my eyes. "And, I think we should pin your hair up."
"Ok," I nod as she starts fixing my hair.
She turns me around, " look-"
I open my eyes and gaze at my reflection. "Tess-" I whisper. "You did, you made me look-"
"Beautiful-" she whispers. "Wasn't hard to do, I had a good starting point."
"Thank you!" I squeal as I hug her in response.
"My pleasure-" she sighs. "Now go get him!"
I nod and glance at my reflection once more.
This is it-
Watch out, Spaceboy. Here I come-
*~*
part 20
I gasp for air as I push Alex back into the pool. He falls with a splash as Kyle joins me at my side, pushing Max. We laugh as we watch the two flailing in the pool.
Max and Alex were no competition, for the stud masters- we rock.
"Score!" Kyle shouts as he tosses me a towel. I began to dry off as Max and Alex glare at us.
"Rematch!" Max cries out as he wraps his arm around Alex's neck. Weird-
Watch it, Whitman.
This is going to be happening more often. You might as well get used to it.
"You're on!" I reply as I exchange a glance with Kyle. Like they would be able to beat us? The stud masters.
"Tomorrow-" Alex replies as he turns to Max and kisses him.
Kyle and I freeze as we watch them make out- there's just something wrong with two guys making out. Now, two girls on the other hand- that's nice.
I can see it now, Maria and Tess-
Damn.
"Michael," Kyle snaps as I refocus my attention on him. He nods in the direction of the house.
"What?" I ask, turning around to see her-
Wow-
I blink quickly, wondering if the heavenly creature before me is real.
Our gazes lock and my heart skips a beat. She crosses over to me slowly, her dress hugging her every move.
Damn.
Breathe in, breathe out-
"Michael," she whispers as I close the agonizing gap between us.
"Ma-" I try to speak as her hand trails on my arm and travels around my back as she circles me. "Maria-"
"Yes?" She replies huskily into my ear.
Damn.
I quickly turn to her and wrap my arms around her. She sighs into me as I pull her tighter against my body.
I capture her lips with mine and everything stops- I don't care about anything, but her.
A moan escapes her lips as she pulls away and gazes into my eyes. "Your room or mine?"
"Huh?" I moan as her hands stroke my bare chest. My heart races and I feel funny- I feel fantastic.
"Maria?" I hear Kyle's voice interrupt.
"I'm busy-" she replies as she takes my hand.
"Hold up-" Kyle intervenes and grabs her hand.
"What?" Maria gasps as she turns to him.
"I need to talk to Michael first-" he replies as a smile plays across her lips.
"Going to play the big, protective, older brother?" She laughs as she turns to me and kisses me.
The kiss is hard and deep- leaving me breathless and wanting more.
I gasp for air as she pulls away. "My room-" she whispers into my ear.
I nod and watch her walk back inside. Damn-
"Michael," Kyle begins. "If you hurt my sister- so, help me god, I will hunt you down and kick your ass."
"I can live with that-" I reply as Kyle smirks.
"Good," he laughs. "So, what are you doing still standing here?"
"Huh?" I groan as he laughs.
"I love you man, but you're just not my type," he jokes as I feel slightly flushed. "I believe she's waiting for you-"
She is, isn't she?
Life is good.
*~*
Part 21
I couldn't help but chuckle as Michael made a mad dash up the stairs and to the doors. Maria is waiting inside for him, "they will be good together-"
"Yes, they will be." Tessa agrees as she crosses over to me.
"So, I'm guessing you had a little hand in all of this?" I reply as she nods, her eyes sparkling.
"But, of course," she giggles as I wrap my arms around her.
"Thank you-" I sigh.
"Thank you?" She repeats. "Why would you thank me?"
"I've never seen her so happy before-"
"Silly," Tessa grins. "Thank Michael then. He's the one that put that smile on her face, not me."
"Perhaps, but you were there for her. You helped her-" I reply softly lifting her chin, so I could gaze into her eyes.
"I'd do anything for a friend," she whispers as my lips touch hers.
Time stands still as we lose each other in a heated embrace.
"Kyle Valenti and Teresa Parker!" A voice cries interrupting our blissful moment.
We jump apart and gaze at the counselor chic- what was her name again?
"Yes?" I smirk as I she glares at us.
Oh, shit- we are in for it now.
"Did you not understand the rules?" She reprimands. "No contact with the opposite sex!"
"Um-" I gasp as I try to recall the rules.
What rules?
"Ms. Tinsky," Tessa begins. Oh, that's her name.
"Not a word form you-" she snaps as Tessa steps back into me, grabbing my hand. "I thought you would be trouble," she continues as she glares at me.
"What?" I cry as I wrap my arms protectively around Tessa.
"I stated the rules at the beginning of this session," she barks.
Oh, yeah- those rules.
"But, you weren't paying attention to them were you?"
"It wouldn't matter-" I reply harshly. "I'd do anything to be with Tessa."
"Tessa?" She repeats. "Oh, isn't that cute?" She mocks as she grabs her hand and pulls her away from me.
"Ms. Tinsky!" I cry out. "This isn't fair!"
I glance at Tessa who is pleading silently for me to stop her. My mind races- there has to be something. There has to be a way.
"Nothing is fair in love and war," she replies harshly as she walks off with Tessa in tow.
"No!" I cry as I follow after them. "Ms. Tinsky!"
God, she's a bitch.
"You broke the rules," she grumbles. "So, you pay the price."
"The price?" Tessa gasps, paling slightly.
"Separation and quite time," the bitch explains as she opens a door and pushes Tessa in.
I saw a glimpse of Tessa's tear stricken face as the door slams between us. The bitch is locking her away from me?!
Fuck!
I stand frozen in place, not knowing what to do as my anger and frustration peaks.
Ugh!!
"She got you too?"
Huh?
I turn around quickly to see Michael leaning against the wall as his words repeat in my head- you too?
"Let me guess- Maria‘s in there too?" I inquire as he nods.
Great.
Perfect.
"We need a plan-" I state softly as he nods.
Watch out girls, we are here to save the day-
We just have to figure out how, minor detail.
*~*
Part 22
"That bitch!" I cry as I wipe away my tears. I sit down on the couch, burying my head in my hands.
This is so unfair, how could she do that to us?
"Tess?"
My head snaps up, looking up I see Maria standing in front of me. "Maria?" I gasp as she tries to smile in reply. "Ms. Tinsky got you too?"
"Yeah, that bitch-" Maria groans as she sits down beside me. "Why?"
"She's a bitch, does she need a reason?" I grumble as Maria sighs.
"If only we made it up the stairs-" Maria sighs as her gaze drifts off.
"And what were we doing on the stairs?" I inquire as she giggles in reply.
"Oh, Tess!" she grins. "We were kissing and some-"
"And some?" I grin.
Maria blushes as she leans in closer. "Well, I don't usually kiss and tell-"
"But?" I giggle as her eyes twinkle in apparent delight.
"Well, let's just say our clothes were really in the way-"
"Maria!" I squeal as she blushes slightly. "Too bad you didn't make it up the stairs."
"Tell me about it-" Maria sighs. "I didn't even register who was yelling at us, I was so hot and bothered."
"She had great timing-" I groan as she nods in reply. "So?"
"So?" She repeats as she glances at the door.
"We need to get out. We need a plan-"
"A plan-" Maria stretches out the words as she contemplates an answer.
I nod as I glance around the room. It looks like an old office. Nothing useful in sight, not even a phone.
Ugh.
This is so not fair. What’s with the rules anyways? No contact with the opposite sex? So, does that mean Alex and Max are free to do what they wish?
So, not fair.
"Tess-" Maria whispers.
"Yeah?" I reply as I glance at her.
"Figure it out yet?"
"No," I sigh. "you?"
"No-" She groans as the door knob rattles.
Huh?
I can hear raised voices and a bang against the door. What's going on out there? Are they trying to free us?
"Kyle?" I call out as the door starts to open.
"Michael?" Maria calls after me as the door opens to reveal Max standing at the door way.
Wrong guy- he doesn’t even play on the right team!
"Not fair!" Max grumbles as we see Ms. Tinsky behind him.
"That’s enough out of you-" she grumbles as she pushes him inside.
Maria and I glance at each other in shock. Max?
"What happened?" Maria questions as the door slams shut and the lock clicks into place.
"What do you think?" Max snaps as he passes between us and crosses to the blinds. Blinds?
There's a window?
"Max?" I inquire as he pulls the blinds, opening them to the lounge in front of us. We cringe as we see Ms. Tinsky growling at us.
"Ew-" Max cries as he lowers the blinds quickly.
"Why are you here?" Maria questions. "You technically didn’t break the rules."
"Oh, we argued that one- but, we aren't of the opposite sex, so it is null and void-" Max explains as he cringes slightly.
"Argument didn’t go over to well, huh?" I giggle as Max sighs and sits down on the couch.
"She just has something against young love-" he replies.
"She just need to get laid," Maria adds as we glance at each other quickly and bust out laughing.
"Wait!" I cry. "If she is willing to separate two of the same sex- we may have a way out."
"Huh?" Max gasps as I look over at Maria.
"It could work-" I explain as her eyes widen with shock.
"It could." Maria replies, grinning in response.
"What could work?" Max questions as I step closer to Maria.
This could work-
*~*
Part 23
I gaze at Tess' luscious lips as she advances towards me. My heart skips a beat and nervous butterflies dance in my stomach.
Oh, my-
"Wait!" Max cries standing up and jumps in between us.
"What?" We cry as we stare at him.
"You aren't going to do, what I think you are going to do?" Max asks quickly with an air of disbelief in his voice.
"What do you think we are going to do?" I whisper softly his eyes growing wider.
"Are you going to kiss?" Max blurts out as Tess and I glance at each other and smile.
"Yes-" we reply together as Max stares off into space.
"Really?" He gasps.
"Yes," Tess explains. "If we can get Ms. Tinsky to see us, then she'd have to separate us-"
"Oh, I don't think you guys can pull it off-" Max chuckles.
"What is that suppose to mean?" I snap as Tess and I share a heated glance.
Of course, we can.
"A peck on the lips, doesn't count-" Max explains.
"Who said anything about just a peck?" I respond as Max smile broadens.
"You guys are serious?" Max gasps as he dashes across the room, moving a chair and placing it in between us. He sits down and looks up to us. "I'm ready when you are."
"What's the big deal anyway?" Tess asks as I continue to study Max's newfound eagerness.
"This is every males dream come true-" he begins as I frown slightly.
"But, your gay-" I whisper as he rolls his eyes in response.
"That doesn't matter," he replies. "This is the crème de le crème of erotic events for males-"
"It is?" Tess gasps as she raises an eyebrow at me.
"You’ve got to be kidding?" I add as Max grins.
"Two hot babes, making out-" Max sighs. "The ultimate erotic event."
"You think we’re hot?" Tess questions.
"I may be gay," Max replies. "But, I know a good T and A when I see it-"
Tess and I blush in reply, "thanks."
"So, are you going to kiss?" Max questions his eyes wide, like a kid in a candy store.
"This erotic event holds true for all guys?" Tess inquires as Max nods. "Even Kyle?"
"And Michael?" I add as Max nods in reply.
"Hell, yeah! Those two have probably already pictured the two of you making out-" Max laughs. "They are the prototype of the typical male."
Tess and I share a glance at each other and laugh. Oh, this is good.
This is very good-
"Should we give our guys a little show as well?" Tess questions as her eyes flash with mischief.
"Oh, I do-" I cry.
Tess crosses over to the window and raises the blinds. I wrap my arms around her waist s I follow behind her.
We sigh as we look out into the empty lounge.
"They aren't out there-" Tess groans as she wraps her arms around me.
"But, they will be-" I reply as our gazes lock. She licks her lips lightly and I wonder what it feels like to kiss her-
Guess, I’ll find out soon.
Any second now-
"Max, you be the look out-" Tess orders as we assume the positions. "When you catch sight of her, let us know-"
"Yes, anything!" Max agrees as he gazes intently out the window.
"This is going to be fun!" I whisper as Tess giggles in reply.
"I can't wait to see our guys reactions."
"Neither, can I-" I reply, our lips inches apart.
"Any second now-" she whispers.
Any second-
*~*
Part 24
We have a plan.
An unbelievable stupid plan- but, it is a plan.
This better work-
"No tongue," Kyle grumbles as my eyes widen with disbelief.
"Of, course-" I cringe.
He paces and then quickly turns back to me as we notice Ms. Tinsky rounding the corner.
Oh, shit. This is it-
Kyle pushes me up against the wall and presses his lips against mine.
Oh, shit.
Maria. Maria. Maria.
Damn, he's a good kisser.
Shit.
Maria. Maria. Maria.
"No, you don't!" A voice cries interrupting our kissing session. I feel the sudden loss of warmth as she pulls Kyle away from me.
"No fair!" Kyle groans as Ms. Tinsky starts to drag him up the stairs and back inside.
I blink back a wave of conflicting emotions and I suddenly have a better understanding and respect for my brother.
But, Kyle is nothing compared to my Maria.
Maria!
I quickly run after them and stumble into Kyle. "Watch it," I snap as I glance at Kyle who seems literally frozen in his tracks. I wave my hand in front of his face as he continues to stare ahead with his mouth hanging open.
Huh?
I follow his gaze and freeze.
Damn.
I blink expecting the image in front of me to fade- wow.
I mimic Kyle's pose and we continue to stare at our girls making out.
Maria. Tess.
Tess. Maria.
Deep breath.
Tight embrace- kissing, French kissing.
Hot, Damn.
Oh, wow-
"Stop, that!" Ms. Tinsky cries and pounds on the window glass.
The girls turn to her and smile. I catch Maria's gaze and I can't help but smirk.
Ms. Tinsky opens the door as Tess runs out and into my arms.
Huh?
"Oh, Michael!" She cries as she attacks my lips.
Damn.
"Not, you either!" Ms. Tinsky barks as she pulls us apart and pushes me into the room.
"No, fair!" Tess cries as Ms. Tinsky shuts the door and turns the lock.
"It worked!" Maria cries as she wraps her arms around me.
"It worked-" I gasp, still slightly shocked that it did work. Hell, I'm just in shock.
It's not every day that I kiss a guy, watch my girlfriend get it on with another girl, and then kiss the other girl-
I hear the blinds crash down and her arms tighten around my waist. "We're alone at last-" Maria whispers as I wrap my arms around her.
"Not exactly," Max grumbles.
I gaze at Max and smile. "Then turn around-" I reply as my lips meet hers.
Finally-
She’s here, in my arms and she's mine!
*~*
Part 25
I pull Tessa into my arms as Ms. Tinsky leaves the room. My lips brush against hers and all is right with the world.
"I have a confession to make-" I whisper as Tessa pulls away slightly and looks up at me with her bright blue eyes.
"Yes?" She whispers her hands kneading my back softly.
Oh, that feels so good-
I smile, trying to work up the courage to tell her. I inhale sharply and spit out, "I kissed Michael-"
Tessa giggles, "so did I."
I smirk as we laugh at the days events. "And you kissed Maria too-"
"Did you like that?" Tessa purrs as she leans in a tad closer.
"If I said no, I'd be lying-" I chuckle as her laughter rings in the air.
"You got out?" Alex interrupts as he stares at Tess. "Where's Michael?"
"In there-" I reply, gesturing to the office.
"With Maria?" Alex grumble. "That's so not fair-"
"But, I have a plan-" Liz announces as she holds up a steaming cup of coffee. "Where's Ms. Tinsky?"
"She's coming this way-" Alex replies as Tessa and I jump apart.
"Ms. Tinsky?" Liz whispers as she walks over to her.
"Yes, Liz?" Ms. Tinsky sighs dropping her guard slightly.
"I made you a cup of coffee," Liz offers. "You seemed so stressed with everything going on-"
"You are such a doll," Ms. Tinsky beams. "I knew I wouldn't have to worry about you."
Liz nods and gives her the cup of coffee. Liz winks at Tessa and I.
"What's up?" I whisper to Tess as she shrugs.
A few minutes pass as we watch in wonder as Ms. Tinksy falls asleep before our eyes.
"I'm impressed," Alex replies as Liz leans over and removes the keys from Ms. Tinsky's pocket.
"What can I say?" Liz giggles. "I'm the bad one-"
Tessa laughs as we follow her to the door. She unlocks it and opens the door.
I can't help but laugh as Max comes flying out the door. "Finally," He cries as he slams the door behind him. "I wouldn't go in there if I were you."
Tessa and I share a glance. I'm sure Maria and Michael gave a little show for him.
"Alex-" Max whispers as he looks at Alex with soulful eyes.
"Max!" Alex moans as he runs over to him and they embrace.
"Looks like everyone is together again-" I reply as Isabel comes walking in.
"Did I miss something?" She inquires as the five of us burst into laughter. "What?" Isabel questions.
I turn to Tess and I kiss her softly-
I gaze into her eyes, knowing that nothing can stop us now.
~
Seven years later.
I can't believe we are all back here, where it all began. The two weeks that shaped my life and the lives of everyone that I care for.
I glance around the room at my family, and at the anxious faces of eight teenagers. I wonder, if we looked as petrified as they did-
My sister squeezes my hand gently, as I smile at her. She flashes a bright smile, "they look so scared."
"We did too," I reply as she nods and glances to our right. She smiles at Michael and he grins in reply-
Oh, did I mention that Maria will be, Mrs. Whitman?
Scary, huh?
I can't believe they made it this far. They've only broken up six times, to have a passionate reunion a week or two later. They are hopeless-
We even moved right next door to the Whitmans', a little after our little bonding session that summer. Dad said we needed a new house with the new addition on the way.
That's right Maria and I are now older siblings of a little girl, named Deluica Valenti- I know, what the hell were they thinking?
Ica just turned six, and boy is she a handful. She's the best and brought Maria and I even closer together.
She claims that she will grow up to marry Michael. But, if Maria has anything to do with it- that will never happen.
Michael.
Michael is my closet friend, and we even work together. Never would have pegged that Michael and I would grow as close as we did. It's weird that my best bud would be dating my sister- but, I wouldn't have it any other way.
Alex catches my gaze and nods, I’ve even gotten closer to him as well. Kinda comes with the territory, when you're best friends with his brother. Alex has had a hard time since the last time we graced this place.
He had announced that he was gay and the shit hit the fan. Michael did the only thing he could, he backed him up and they became closer then ever. It took time for their dad to come around and welcome him back into the family. But, he still has a hard time with the fact that he is openly in love with Max.
Amazing, isn't it? Max and Alex are even stronger then ever. They even are partners in his father's firm. Well, technically they are still working on their degree's- but they are some of the best lawyers in town.
I glance to my left were Max and Isabel are sitting. Now, their story is just amazing. They never even had to come to the bonding sessions to begin with- but, I bet Max is happy they did.
They had horrible lives- abusive foster families for most of their lives, until the Evans family stepped in and adopted them, when they were almost ten. The marks left from their experiences brought them closer, but left Isabel with nightmares.
She's adjusting well and I think most of it has to do with her boyfriend. Remember her Alex? Well, they are still together. But, to lessen down on the Alex confusion factor, he agreed to go by his first name- Jesse. He claims the he went by his middle name because it's girly. And Alex isn't?
I laugh as the counselor chic comes in- damn, she looks worse now then she did before. Liz catches my gaze and rolls her eyes as the counselor explains the rules.
The rules suck and I heard they added no sexual contact with any other member in the session. Seems we caused a major stir the last time we were here. But, then they claim that we were the most successful group that went through the session. And we all know that it’s due to all the kissing action that happened that week- now where was I?
Liz- now, she's the one that changed the most out of the eight of us. She did a one eighty and has been an awesome sister to Tessa. She's also been studying her ass off to earn her Ph.D. in biochemistry- or was that microbiology?
Oh, what's the difference anyway? It's a science. After a few years she settled down with a guy named Sean. He was trying to mend his ways, so they mended together.
I hear Tessa giggle and my thoughts travel back to when I first heard her laugh seven years ago.
My gaze links with hers and my heart stops. After all this time, she can still make my heart stop. She is the love of my life.
It wasn't always happy- after high school we broke up. We wanted to make sure we were making the right decision and we dated others for almost a year. It was one of the worst years of my life.
Then it happened, the one day I was dreading. Her tests came back abnormal.
It took me only a second to reclaim my place by her side. After another round of tests, our fears were calmed. She was cancer free. But, from that moment on- I knew.
And later that year, I made her my wife.
The counselor calls to me and I gaze up at her. What’s her name again? Ms. Tiny- no.
Oh, yeah- Ms. Tinsky. I cringe slightly, How could I have ever forgotten her name?
Tessa smiles at me and rubs her swollen belly-
Oh, did I mention I was going to be a father?
Maria nudges me gently. Oh, yeah- I almost forgot-
It's time.
I stand up and gaze at the teenagers in front of us. "My name is Kyle James Valenti. Welcome to Sibling bonding 101-"
The end.
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