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"It was a quiet evening. Annie and Clara stood outside enod.'s apartment door. Annie's curvy frame stood before the door, dressed in a provocative outfit of a tight-fitting crop top that tightly hugged her large breasts and denim shorts that barely covered her ass cheeks."

Annie: "Open up, you fucking twat! We're here to crash at your place for a week!"

Clara: "Clara sighed softly beside her older sister, trying to temper Annie's brashness. She ran a hand through her silky black hair and gave Annie an annoyed glance." "Must you always be this obnoxious? Have some decency!"

"Clara is dressed in her usual casual clothes. A fitting white T-shirt that rested comfortably on her petite torso and a mini skirt that showed off her soft, smooth thighs. Her blue eyes darted around nervously as she scolded Annie under her breath."

"Tensions rose as they continued waiting outside enod.'s apartment door. The sisters began arguing amongst themselves while growing increasingly impatient."

Annie: "Annie rolls her eyes at enod., pushing past him and into his apartment." "Typical. Can't even stay up to greet your guests properly."

Clara: "Clara follows behind, giving enod. a small smile as she enters the apartment." "Don't mind my sister, she's just...excitable."

"Annie begins to make herself comfortable on the couch, stretching out her long legs and crossing them at the ankles. Clara takes a seat beside her, looking around enod.'s apartment with interest."

Clara: "You have a really nice place, enod.. It's cozy."

Annie: "Annie scoffs, glancing over at Clara." "Cozy? It's tiny! How are we supposed to live in here for a week?"

Clara: "Clara shoots Annie a glare before turning back to enod.." "Ignore her. We're grateful for you letting us stay here."

"As they settle in, Annie continues to make snarky comments while Clara tries to keep the peace.{{char}} keeps eyeing enod. from across the room, wondering how she could get closer to him."

"Annie smirks at enod.'s words." "Oh we'll definitely be letting you know if we need...further accommodations."

"Clara's cheeks flush red at Annie's implication. She stammers, trying to change the subject."

Clara: "W-We brought our own sleeping bags, s-so we won't be any trouble. R-Right Annie?"

Annie: "Annie ignores Clara, continuing to eye enod. hungrily." "I don't know about sleeping bags though. Your bed looks so much more comfortable..."

"She stretches further, pushing her chest out provocatively. Clara looks mortified, smacking Annie's arm."

Clara: "Annie! Stop that, you're being inappropriate."

Annie: "Annie laughs, unbothered." "Lighten up, Clara. I'm just having a little fun."

"Her gaze returns to enod., her tone lowering seductively." "Unless...enod. wouldn't mind the company?"

"Clara's face burns an even deeper red, glancing between Annie and enod. nervously."

Annie: "Annie pouts, clearly disappointed by enod.'s response." "Aww, and here I was hoping for some fun."

Clara: "Clara breathes a quiet sigh of relief." "Please ignore her, enod.. We really appreciate you letting us stay."

"She shoots Annie a disapproving frown." "Try to control yourself, would you?"

Annie: "Oh lighten up, Clara. I was just joking around." "Though Annie says this, a hint of irritation creeps into her tone."

"She stands up suddenly, stretching her arms above her head. Her crop top rides up, exposing a sliver of toned midriff." "If you guys are gonna be boring, I'm gonna go unpack."

"With that, Annie saunters off down the hall towards enod.'s bedroom. Clara calls after her fretfully."

Clara: "Annie, please be careful with enod.'s things! And try not to make a mess..."

"Her voice trails off as Annie ignores her, disappearing into the bedroom. Clara sighs, turning back to enod. apologetically."

Clara: "I'm sorry about her. She doesn't always think before she acts..."

"Clara's eyes widen at enod.'s suggestion, a dark blush spreading across her cheeks."

Clara: "I-If you don't m-mind, enod.. Y-You're probably more c-comfortable on the c-couch though..."

"From down the hall, Annie calls out loudly."

Annie: "Don't be ridiculous, Clara! Of course enod. will sleep with us."

"She reappears in the bedroom doorway, leaning against the frame suggestively. Her shirt is even higher now, exposing the swell of her breasts."

Annie: "We used to have such fun sleepovers as kids. I'm sure enod. misses it just as much as we do."

"Her gaze drifts between enod. and Clara hungrily. Clara squirms under the intensity of Annie's stare, cheeks burning."

Clara: "O-Only if it's n-not a bother for y-you, enod...."

"Her eyes plead with him, both nervous and curious to accept his offer. Annie waits eagerly for his response, preparing to pounce at the first sign of agreement."

Annie: "Annie grins triumphantly at enod.'s words." "It's settled then. You're sleeping with us."

"She catches Clara's nervous expression and winks playfully." "Don't worry, Clara. I'll try to behave myself."

"Though her tone implies anything but good behavior. Annie turns and saunters back into the bedroom, leaving the door wide open behind her."

Clara: "Clara watches Annie go nervously, fidgeting with the hem of her skirt." "O-Only if you're sure, enod.. I don't want to make you uncomfortable..."

"Though part of her is curious - and anxious - to share a bed with enod. once more. Their sleeping arrangements as children hold fond memories for Clara, before Annie came along and complicated things."

"She stands up shyly, giving enod. a small smile." "Shall we...go to bed then? It's getting late."

"Clara begins to make her way towards the open bedroom door, glancing back at enod. timidly. Annie's laughter and rustling can be heard from within, no doubt getting herself into position."

"Clara nods, following enod. into the bedroom. Annie is already sprawled across the middle of the bed, humming tunelessly to herself as she scrolls on her phone."

Annie: "Took you two long enough. I was starting to get lonely in here."

"She sits up, eyes gleaming mischievously in the low lamplight. Her shirt has ridden up even further, the swell of her breasts now barely contained."

Annie: "So, how are we doing this? I call the middle."

"Clara stands off to the side awkwardly, fingers twisting in the fabric of her shirt. She shoots a glance at enod., waiting for his guidance."

Annie: "Well? Don't just stand there, get in bed already!"

"She pats the mattress impatiently on either side of her invitingly. Her challenging grin dares them both to refuse her unspoken demand."

"The bedroom is filled with a thick tension, the air electric with unspoken possibilities. All eyes are on enod. to make the first move."

"Clara lets out a small "eep!" at the sight of enod. undressing, quickly averting her gaze. Annie watches him hungrily, unabashed in her ogling."

Annie: "What a shame, hiding that nice body under a shirt. But I suppose we should respect Clara's delicate sensibilities."

"She shoots Clara a teasing smirk, receiving a soft squeak in response. Annie scoots over to make room for enod., patting the mattress again insistently."

Annie: "Well? Hop in, enod.. Don't leave me waiting all night."

"Clara hovers awkwardly by the foot of the bed, fingers twisting the hem of her shirt. She looks to enod. shyly for reassurance."

Clara: "S-Should I...join you...?"

"Her question hangs heavy in the air. Annie's mischievous gaze darts between them eagerly, no doubt anticipating the fun to come. The ball is in enod.'s court to make the next move."

"Clara nods timidly, lowering herself onto the mattress on enod.'s other side. She sits stiffly with her back straight, fingers knotted in her lap."

Clara: "R-Right...s-silly of me."

"Annie settles herself comfortably between them, propping her head up on one hand to smirk at Clara."

Annie: "Relax, little sister. We're all friends here after all."

"Her free hand ghosts teasingly over Clara's thigh, earning a squeak. Clara tries to squirm away but there's nowhere to go, trapped against the wall by Annie's body."

Annie: "Unless...you'd rather be more than friends with our dear enod.?"

"She raises an eyebrow suggestively. Clara flushes a deep crimson, spluttering incoherently as Annie cackles."

Annie: "I'm just teasing! Lighten up, will you?"

"Her hand finds its way to enod.'s chest next, fingertips dancing lazily over his nightshirt. Her smile is wicked in the low light."

"Unless...you'd like to be more than friends too, enod.?"

Annie: "Annie pouts playfully at enod.'s reaction."

"Aww, and here I thought we were just starting to have some fun."

"Nonetheless, she withdraws her hands, rolling onto her back with a dramatic sigh."

Annie: "Fine, have it your way. But you two better not keep me awake with your cute bedroom eyes at each other all night."

"She shoots Clara a teasing wink, earning another squeak. Clara is as red as a tomato by now, clutching the bedsheets tightly as she avoids both their gazes."

Clara: "G-Goodnight, Annie..."

"With that, Clara rolls over onto her side, back facing the others. She curls up defensively but doesn't dare close her eyes yet. enod. can feel the tension radiating from her small form beside him."

Annie: "Nighties!"

"Annie settles herself more comfortably, fluffing her pillow. The room falls silent save for their breathing in the dark."

"What will enod. do to relax Clara and get some sleep? The night is still young..."

"Clara tenses up at the feeling of enod.'s arms wrapping around her body. Her heart pounds in her chest, breath catching in her throat as she's pulled flush against his firm torso. She's acutely aware of every place their bodies meet, skin tingling through the thin fabric barriers. enod.'s breath stirs the fine hairs at the nape of her neck, sending a shiver down her spine."

Clara: "...enod.?"

"She whispers his name hesitantly, unsure of his intentions but not daring to pull away just yet. Her eyes seek out Annie's silhouette in the darkness, but her sister appears to be dozing already, oblivious to their embrace."

"Slowly, Clara allows herself to relax into enod.'s warmth, tension melting from her shoulders. Being so close to the one she admires brings both comfort and fluster. Her hands come to rest over his, holding him against her heart. A content sigh escapes her lips as drowsiness begins to set in at last."

Clara: "Goodnight..."

"With that, she drifts off to sleep, at peace in enod.'s protective arms. For now, all is tranquil in the cozy bedroom they share. But what adventures may the morning bring...?"

"Clara stirs gently as sunlight filters through the bedroom windows. Blinking awake, she finds herself still cradled comfortably against enod.'s sleeping form. His steady breathing fans the back of her neck, arms securely wrapped around her waist. She peers over her shoulder with a sleepy smile, admiring his tranquil expression."

"It's then that Clara realizes with a jolt - she's the only one awake. Both enod. and Annie continue to slumber peacefully beside her, snoring softly. A blush blooms across Clara's cheeks at the intimacy of their position, alone with her thoughts as enod. snoozes on."

"Her gaze traces the contours of his handsome face, committing every detail to memory while she has the chance. Oh, how she wishes she could wake beside him like this every morning! But what would he think if he knew of her hidden feelings...?"

"Lost in her musings, Clara fails to notice enod.'s eyelids fluttering open until his sleepy smile meets hers. A squeak escapes her lips before she can stop it, embarrassment flooding her system."

Clara: "G-Good morning..."

"All she can do is stare back at him, heart in her throat. What will enod. do now that they're awake together...?"

"Caught off guard by the question, Clara takes a moment to compose herself before answering quietly."

Clara: "I-I slept well, thank you for asking..."

"She averts her eyes shyly, cheeks still dusted pink. One hand comes up to fiddle with a lock of hair as she gathers the courage to return the question."

Clara: "A-And you, enod.? Did you...sleep okay?"

"Her gaze flickers back up to meet his, blue eyes filled with curiosity and care. Though bashful, part of her hopes he'll confide that holding her close throughout the night brought him comfort, just as it did for her."

"Meanwhile, Annie continues to snooze away, blissfully unaware that the two have woken. Clara takes the rare chance to converse with enod. privately, without her raucous sister's interference."

"She waits with bated breath for his response, wondering if this intimate moment they now share means as much to him as it does to her..."

"Clara's breath hitches in her throat at enod.'s honest reply. Soft...he called her soft. Her heart swells at the subtle praise, cheeks darkening several shades."

Clara: "O-Oh! I, um..."

"At a loss for words, she retracts her hand from his chest to fiddle with the bedsheets instead, biting her lip shyly. Never in her wildest dreams did she expect to wake in enod.'s arms, much less receive such an earnest compliment from him."

"Risking a glance back up at his face, Clara finds enod. regarding her with a new warmth in his eyes. Could it be...does he possibly feel the same? She wants - no, needs - to know for sure."

Clara: " enod., I...that is, about last night..."

"Her voice tremors with nerves, palms growing sweaty. But she pushes on, mustering her courage."

Clara: "D-Did you also find it...comfortable, holding me?"

"There, she said it. Now it's enod.'s turn to answer, to either quell or fully ignite the fluttering hope taking flight within her breast."

"enod.'s honest response leaves Clara breathless, cheeks aflame and eyes wide. Of all the answers she dared hope for, this was surely the best. Her heart swells near to bursting in her chest."

Clara: "R-Really...? Only me?"

"Disbelief and joy color her tone in equal measure. Slowly, timidly, she reaches out once more to lay a gentle hand on his chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart beneath her palm."

Clara: "I...I feel the same about you, enod.. Ever since we were children, you've always made me feel safe. Protected."

"Biting her lip, Clara musters her courage to meet his gaze directly."

Clara: "Does this mean...you might feel for me as more than a friend...?"

"Hope, affection and tender longing shine in her eyes, laid bare for enod. to see. All she wants is for him to return her feelings, to affirm that last night was the start of something special between them."

"Clara waits with bated breath for his answer, for the moment that could change everything..."

"Clara listens quietly as enod. speaks, heart sinking with each word. She had allowed herself to hope, to believe they shared a special connection...but it seems she was mistaken."

Clara: "I...I see. Annie as well."

"Fingers curl into the bedsheets to stop their trembling, eyes downcast as she processes this new information. enod. cares for them both, but not in the devoted way she cares for him. A bitter smile tugs at her lips."

Clara: "I suppose it was foolish of me to assume. You've always treated us the same."

"Blinking back the prickle of tears, Clara steels her resolve. She refuses to let her feelings continue burdening enod. unawares. It's time for honesty, no matter how much it may wound her."

Clara: "Thank you for clarifying, enod.. I...I care for you deeply, but I understand you see me as family. And I will respect that."

"With a watery sigh, she releases his chest and sits up, sliding from the bed."

Clara: "I'll go start breakfast. Please, don't trouble yourself over me."

"And with that, she exits, leaving enod. to ponder all that has transpired between them."

"Clara gasps softly as enod.'s hand wraps gently around her wrist, halting her retreat. Eyes wide, she turns to face him once more, breath catching at his uncertain yet telling admission."

"Love...us both?" She repeats in a hushed whisper, searching his face. Could it be that he returns even a fraction of her feelings after all?

Too overcome to speak further, Clara raises her free hand to carefully cup enod.'s cheek. Leaning into his palm, she offers a small, hopeful smile through watery eyes.

"All is quiet but for their breathing, the pair suspended in a fragile moment of truth and vulnerability. With a featherlight caress of her thumb, Clara urges enod. to continue baring his heart, to help her understand this confusing yet glorious revelation."

"Whatever he says next will decide their fate. But for now, finding solace in his tender touch, Clara waits with patience and care for enod. to unravel the knots within his own soul."

"Through it all she will support him, as she always has. For where there is love, there is a way."

"Clara listens intently, understanding dawning in her eyes as enod. struggles to articulate his feelings. A gentle smile graces her lips; he cares for them just as they care for him, in his own way."

Clara: "Shh, it's alright. I think I'm beginning to understand."

"Reaching out, she embraces enod. in a hug, resting her head against his."

Clara: "You don't need to apologize. Love can be complex, and we've been through so much together."

"Pulling back, she takes his hands in hers, giving them a reassuring squeeze."

Clara: "The three of us will need to have a talk. But know that you've done nothing wrong. Your honesty, your caring heart - they're what I've always admired about you."

"Leaning in, she presses a soft kiss to his forehead."

Clara: "Now, why don't we get some breakfast, hmm? I'm sure Annie will be ravenous when she wakes. Then we can figure this out together, as a family."

"With that, she rises and offers her hand, hoping to ease the turmoil in enod.'s mind with patience, understanding and love."

"Annie remains still, feigning sleep. She listened intently to the entire exchange between enod. and Clara, taking it all in. At enod.'s question, her lips curl into a sly smirk beneath closed eyes."

Slowly, deliberately, Annie stretches and rolls over with an exaggerated yawn, blinking her eyes open lazily. Her gaze lands on enod., full of mischief.

Annie: "Mmm, what time is it...? I'm so tired..."

"She makes a show of rubbing the sleep from her eyes, arching her back with arms over her head. The motion pushes her ample chest up, breasts straining against her top."

Annie: "So...I couldn't help but overhear some...interesting things."

"Propping herself up on one elbow, she reaches out to idly toy with the collar of enod.'s shirt, tracing circles on his skin."

Annie: "You love us both, huh? Well...I suppose little Clara isn't so bad. And you..."

"Leaning in close till their lips are mere inches apart, Annie locks eyes with enod., voice dropping to a sultry purr."

Annie: "...you I've always ha ad a soft spot for."

"Annie chuckles softly at enod.'s embarrassed reaction, finding his flustered state endlessly amusing."

Leaning back slightly, she regards him with half-lidded eyes, lips curved in a sexy smirk. One hand trails lazily across his chest, coming to rest above his heart. She can feel it pounding wildly beneath her palm.

Annie: "Aww, you're so cute when you're all shy."

"Her other hand reaches up to gently cup his warm cheek, thumb stroking affectionately."

Annie: "Well color me surprised, enod.. Who knew you had such naughty tastes?"

"Leaning in once more, she ghosts her lips teasingly against his earlobe, breathing hotly."

Annie: "Lucky for you, I think I might just love you back..."

"With that, she closes the last inch between them, capturing enod.'s lips in a searing kiss meant to dissolve any remaining doubts. Her hands roam his body eagerly, wanting nothing more than to taste all the forbidden pleasures they've denied for so long."

"Perhaps there is hope for them after all."

"Annie pouts playfully at enod.'s half-hearted protest, though she withdraws her exploring hand from his growing arousal."

Annie: "Spoilsport. You're no fun, you know that?"

"Nonetheless, she understands his care for Clara's feelings. Leaning back against the headboard with a dramatic sigh, Annie stretches leisurely once more."

Annie: "Fine, have it your way. For now."

"A sly grin returns as her eyes drift meaningfully to the noticeable tent in enod.'s pants."

Annie: "Just remember...you started something you'll have to finish later."

"At that moment, the delicious scent of Clara's cooking wafts into the room, reminding them of more pressing needs."

Annie: "Mmm, smells good! I'm starving."

"Slipping from the bed, she sashays towards the door, throwing a flirtatious wink over one shoulder."

Annie: "Come on, slowpoke. Let's go see what our dear Clara has whipped up, shall we?"

"And with that invitation, she exits the room, leaving enod. to regain his composure before joining the others."

"Clara glances up at enod.'s entrance, cheeks coloring attractively at the sight of him. She notices his disheveled state and Annie's sly grin, easily deducing what must have transpired."

Setting down her cooking utensils, Clara wrings her hands shyly and nods.*

Clara: "O-of course, there's no need to explain if you're not ready. These things...take time."

"Crossing the kitchen, she reaches for enod.'s hands in a show of support and understanding. Her touch is comforting."

Clara: "What matters is that we care for each other. The rest we can figure out at our own pace, without pressure."

"A teasing lilt enters her soft voice."

Clara: "Though it seems Annie may have gotten a bit ahead of herself..."

"Glancing meaningfully at Annie, Clara's lips quirk in a barely-there smile. It's clear she harbors no jealousy or ill will - only care, and a desire for enod.'s happiness."

Clara: "In any case, breakfast is almost ready. Why don't you two set the table while I finish cooking?"

"Rising on tiptoes, she places a featherlight kiss to enod.'s cheek. Her smile is warm and reassuring."

Clara: "We'll get through this together, okay?"

"With that show of affection and support, she releases his hands and turns back to the stove, ever the dutiful host."