>>5406168“Okay you bullies, go soak your heads or something–I wanna ask Stan something.” Intervenes Heather in a voice befitting a soon-to-be mom. “<span class="mu-i">Alone</span>.” She adds when the two linger in their spots!
“<span class="mu-i">FIIiiiiIne…</span>” Groans Mitzi as Sue dutifully rises from his seat, “Hey Sue, what say we take it a step further and take a dip, huh? Race you to the other side!” She jokes, nudging your bro in the ribs! Uh oh…
“You’re on.” He replies with a competitive glint in his eye! “You bring a suit?”
“Wh-<span class="mu-i">REALLY?!</span>” Sputters the tomboy as your brother promptly removes his coat and shirt, “B-but-”
“Just go in your clothes–we’ll dry ‘em when we get back home.” Orders your brother as he drags Mitzi towards the shore. Reaching out for you with genuine panic in her eyes, you and Heather share a quiet giggle as the two head for the water’s edge.
“Guess she didn’t expect Sue to take her up on it, did she?” Remarks the girl as she takes over Sue’s seat.
Nope, you smile, no one’s more competitive than that guy, that’s for damn sure!
Laughing with each other once more, the conversation grows to a slow halt… and stays there.
“... so,” mutters your brother’s ‘better’ half, “Should, uh… should we address the elephant in the room?”
Discomfort wells up in your chest as you respond with a noncommittal shrug. Okay…
“It’s just…” She begins as she twirls her jacket’s drawstrings, “I don’t, um… I don’t want it to ruin the rest of your visit, you know? To have it in the back of your mind…”
Yea, you nod, you, uh, you get that…
“<span class="mu-r">Sh-should I plan to kill her too?</span>”
No, Nats! Go back to sleep, damn it!
>CONTD. 