Page 23 of Fight For Us
“I’m not sure, sweetie. His cast isn’t supposed to get wet. But you can come over to play after school next week, okay?”
“Alex is coming back to school?” Her eyes widened.
“Yup. He’ll be back on Monday.” I softened my voice. “He’s going to need a helper to carry his backpack. Would you like the job?” She nodded, still looking mildly horrified. “Thanks, Lil.”
We said goodbye and I focused my attention back on my sandwich. Mia chewed slowly before smiling at me.
“What now?” I grumbled.
“Oh, nothing. I’m just picturing my sister as a girl mom. You’re so cute with Lilly.” Her tone softened as she added, “Reminds me of how you were with me when we were young.” She averted her gaze and she shoved another chip into her mouth.
“It’s fine, you can say it.”
“I don’t know what you mean,” she lied.
“How I wasbeforethe party. I won’t break down, Mi.”
She winced. “I’m sorry. I’m not used to being so open with you, I guess. But I meant it. You’d be great with Lilly.”
“She’s a good kid who’s going through a lot of changes. It’s hard not to sympathize. Plus she’s gotta deal with tornado Wes as a father. That man seriously needs to learn how to dress a girl and do her hair.”
“Maybe he needs a little help from a certain sexy waitress.” Mia wiggled her brows and I tossed a chip at her. As much as she drove me crazy, I loved being close to my sister again. I missed this.
“What did I miss?” Kendahl asked, grabbing her sandwich from the bag and looking between us.
“Nothing,” I said. “Alex okay?”
“Yeah, he’s eating. But I did hear an interesting bit of conversation as Lilly was leaving.” She settled into a chair and unwrapped her lunch.
“Oh?” I asked. I’d usually tuned out their conversations since they mostly consisted of video game talk, memes, or YouTube videos they’d watched. Oh, and Lilly occasionally bugging Alex to draw with her.
“She said she’d protect him.”
“That’s weird,” I said. “Maybe they were talking about a game.”
Kendahl shrugged. “Maybe. Kids are interesting little creatures. Glad I only have to be the cool aunt who brings candy.”
“Yeah I caught that bag of Skittles you smuggled in.”
Mia added, “I feel like I’ll be ready to be a mom one day soon. Maybe in a few years. I don’t know.” She looked wistfully out the window.
“Well you’re certainly not lacking in the trying department. You and Shawn go at it like animals.” Kendahl laughed and Mia smacked her arm playfully.
“You’re not wrong, though. That man is something.”
“Don’t rub it in,” Kendahl huffed. “Although, I’m glad one of us is experiencing orgasms that aren’t self-induced.”
Heat crept across my cheeks. “Change of subject please. I really don’t need to hear about my little sister’s orgasms.”
They busted into laughter. Kendahl grabbed my arm and said matter of factly. “Point taken. But give it a few months andyou’ll be joining us in our TMI dirty talk sessions. We just have to ease you in.”
“That’s what she said,” Mia yelled.
I shook my head, letting out an uncomfortable laugh. “It’s not like I’m a prude.” Kendahl raised a brow my way. “I’m not! I may have lived with the king and queen of uptight land for years, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t had any fun.”
“You’re so not getting out of sharing now,” Mia said.
I narrowed my eyes at her. “You’re my sister… no way.”
