Stuck Studying With Sis
Tagline: Imminent exams and unexpected cold weather lead to an unusual proposition between an estranged younger sister and older brother.
Notes: I suggest skipping this if you're not in the mood for a slow start. I hope you enjoy this not-so-short story with a focus on portraying character motivations through dialogue and actions.
- shykite 2021 © Originally written back in 2017
Disclaimer: All characters are over 18 and consenting adults. All of my stories are fiction based purely on my imagination, and any resemblance to real events or people are purely coincidence. This work was originally written by shykite and is not reproducible without permission from the author. If you see this story posted elsewhere please let me know.
"Open up, it's the police."
The command emanated from an oddly high-pitched gruff voice from in front of the entrance to an older, faded-brick building. The sidewalk to the doorway was partially covered with a thin layer of ice and a solid barrier of snow that had captured the footprints from a few individuals braving the cold and shuffling their feet on the slippery pavement. A muffled "crap" and the stomping of feet could be heard through a light-gray wooden door.
"One minute, officer, I'm not fully-dressed," said a slightly frantic male voice.
"You have ten seconds before we bust this door down." The unusual voice paused a bit before beginning to count down.
Right after two, the door opened to reveal a tall, disheveled young man only wearing a crumpled white shirt and forest green boxer underwear. "I'm sorry for the wait, off-" began to come out before he saw who was actually on the other side of his door and he just groaned in response. "Jane, you have to stop pulling these sort of pranks on me. You're already 19 for crying out loud!"
"But, dear brother of mine, you know you love me," said the teenage girl, drawing out the last two words as she entered the apartment. "Score's now one to zero with 'The Magnificent Jane' taking an early lead. Anyway, what you been up to today, Scotty boy?" Jane asked as she casually strolled to a beat-up couch and placed her purple backpack on its sunken cushions. She then removed her thick bright-red winter coat and fur-lined boots before returning her attention to her brother.
Scott just stared incredulously at his troublesome little sister before finally deciding it wasn't worth igniting an argument and replied, "Not much. All my classes were canceled since Thursday due to the unexpected snow. It's too cold to do anything but study for finals next week and play a few rounds of CS to relax once I'm done. You? Also, why are you here, Jane?"
"Are you sure that's all you've been doing today?" she asked with a mischievous smile.
"Yes...?" he said, hesitating with the expectation of more trouble to come.
"That doesn't agree with your story," she pointed to the unbuttoned flap of his boxers and a noticeable bulge partially visible through the gap. "So who were you masturbating to today?" she said excitedly. "Wait, I know! It's got to be that one girl you liked so much. What was her name again? Riley Re-"
"Y-You're getting a little carried away there, Jane! I wasn't doing... that, the fly -- it just opened because I had to rush to the door. Besides, even if I was masturbating how would you know anything about which kind of girl I like? I've never talked to you about that sort of thing," he said angrily and somewhat confused.
"Easy, I borrowed your computer once while you were out and happened to notice the dozens of suggestions starting with 'po' that popped up when I tried to search for multi-compound polymers to prep for my Chem 1001 test. Almost all of them were bookmarks of a certain brunette. Score two to zero in favor of me," she said shooting a smug grin back at her brother's pale face.
"Jane, this isn't something we should discuss. Let's move onto another topic," he said with a hint of exasperation as he buttoned his boxers and went to his room to put on some pants to prevent future mishaps.
"You're no fun. Why shouldn't we be open about a topic as important as sex? Everyone wants to get laid but admitting we all have sexual desires is still somehow taboo in society," Jane frowned as she shared her thoughts before brightening at a related thought. "I could tell you about the guys I fantasize about if that helps you stop being such a fuddy-duddy," she said teasingly while placing her coat on a hanger inside the closet.
"You need to stop. You're my sister and this discussion is one hundred and ten percent off limits," he said while shaking his head to try and clear the unwanted thoughts from his mind. "Why are you here? You never answered," Scott said while reentering the living room. He was still pulling down a loose t-shirt over his head but at least he was fully clothed and wouldn't have to endure another round of embarrassment.
"Fine," she said dejectedly. "I want your help. You're way better than I am at Calc. My grades haven't been the best this semester and I really need to do well to get an A. Please help me study for the final? Pretty please with cherries on top?" she asked with a well-practiced puppy dog pout.
"No," came flatly from his mouth. "Before you start begging and trying to manipulate me with a date as a 'reward', the answer will stay a firm no," he said with finger-quotes around reward. "I need to focus on my own finals. Failing means I won't graduate on time or with the GPA I want, throwing all my future prospects into the dumpster for at least a year."
"But I can guarantee this date won't be as bad," she said vehemently with a knowing look in her eyes. "Chloe owes me for not telling Beca about that time she accidentally scratched her car. Plus I can tell she thinks you're kinda cute," she finished a little quieter before immediately going back to pouting.
"Not interested. Chloe's not my type anyway," he said with immediate mental warning signs starting to flare up at his unintended admission.
"Oh, so she's not a petite brunette that can pleasure dick like a world-class porn star? That's going to be hard to find for anyone, even me," she muttered just barely audible with a frown on her face. He was about to sputter a half-hearted response but there was no point in denying it any longer. Jane began to play with a strand of her hair as she thought this new problem through. "None of my friends really fit the bill if you're going to be so picky. Maybe we can trade something else?" she asked hopefully.
"What do you have to offer me?" he asked with a smug look crossing his face. "Face the facts, sis, you'd have been better off talking to someone else about extra help. You could have asked for tutoring earlier from a TA or classmate. I'm sure at least a few guys would be more than happy to help a pretty girl out," he quickly muttered the last part under his breath.