Horror

The Family Love act came into effect in 2035, it was a big deal at the time, even for those of us living in other countries. The reasoning was that, due to improvements in birth control, the risks of **** had been drastically reduced to the point of insignificance. Truthfully, it was probably a bunch of rich old billionaires, wanting to fuck their daughters, putting pressure on the government.

In the time since the law was passed, other additions were made, including raising the age of consent to 18, and allowing marriage within families. It's far from widely accepted though, there's been pushback ever since, and very few people publicly admit to ****. The view is a lot softer than it used to be, but prejudices are common, and no legislation prevents it.

Not that I can blame Andi for judging us right now.

I return my dick to my underwear and follow after Andi, who's frantically talking to Rosie at the bottom of the stairs. "With Poppy. Poppy! I... I can't stay here, I need to go." I hear Andi explain desperately, as Rosie tries to calm her down.

"It's okay, come sit down, we'll talk it out." She replies as clearly as she can, pulling Andi into a hug. "Please come and talk to me..."

Andi accepts the embrace, which seems to calm her slightly. "Okay... I'll listen." She whimpers. Rosie looks up at me at the top of the stairs and nods, signalling for me to follow, before taking Andi's hand and leading her to the living room.

I hear footsteps behind me, and look back to see a worried Poppy. I give her a reassuring smile, and gesture for her to wait in her room, then head downstairs after the others. I reach the living room and find Andi sat on the sofa, while Rosie's taken up one of the chairs. I opt to take the other chair, since Andi's looking at me with a mix of fear and disgust.

"So... Since you already know some of the story... I suppose it's only fair we fill you in on the full details." Rosie begins, calmly. She explains everything, how we first kissed, how things escalated, and how others got involved.

To her credit, Andi listens intently without interrupting. When Rosie finishes her story, she takes a second to process all the information she's received. "So... You guys, just fuck? Like you just fuck your own siblings?" She asks. I don't think she's trying to be malicious, I think she genuinely can't wrap her head around it.

"Sort of, apart from Poppy, she's not emotionally ready, so..." Rosie trails off, before starting over. "It's not like we're sex maniacs or anything, it's just... It's safe, and loving, and... I won't lie, really hot. I just need you to understand, we're not bad people."

Andi's eyes flick up at that statement. "I don't think you're bad people, it's just... A lot, you know." She assures my sister. "I guess it wouldn't have been that long ago that people would've been against Echo and me. It's not the same thing, but... I don't know, I'm trying to say I'll do my best to understand."

I can't help but smile. Andi's a really good person, not everyone would be able to accept a situation like ours, but she really seems to be trying. "Thanks Andi, if you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them, we don't want you to feel anxious." I break my silence to say.

"So many, it's hard to get them all straight in my head." She admits. "So, are all you in it? This whole twelve-way romance?"

Twelve is a bit off, but I can see why she'd ask that. "No, Rouge doesn't know yet, or Sienna... Or our parents." I answer honestly. "And it's not exactly a romance, more like... An understanding."

Rosie snorts. "Yeah, like you and Poppy aren't reading each other poetry and shit." Rosie chuckles. Okay, I've never read anyone poetry, and I resent the accusation.

"Wait, so Poppy's the girl you meant when you said you met someone?" Andi realises, putting the pieces together. "And you two are..." She begins, waiting for me to finish her sentence.

Well, that's a whole bag of worms. "We don't really have a label. We're not monogamous or anything, we just... We like being together." I answer vaguely.

Andi laughs at my avoidance. "You know, exclusive or not, some people would call that being boyfriend and girlfriend." She points out. Yeah, I guess so, but those people probably aren't referring to people who are already brother and sister.

"Well, now you've said it, it must be true, will you officiate our wedding?" I joke.

"I now pronounce you brother and sister? I don't think any amount of tithing will smooth that one over." Andi cackles. Weren't we just trying to calm her down? How are we joking about this already? Best not to look a gift horse in the mouth, I suppose. "The main thing... Are you happy? Because if he ever hurts you, I'll beat him up for you." She promises Rosie, who smirks at the thought.

Why are we assuming I'd be the bad guy, anyway? "I think Marie would get to me first." I laugh, indulging the joke.

Rosie seems confused by my humour. "Wait, I don't get it, why would Marie be the one to punish you?" She asks.

Shit, almost spilled the beans, quick, brain, come up with a cover story. "Because... Her room is closer to mine." I point out. This may be the worst excuse in the history of lying.

"Ooh, a joke about architecture, riveting." Rosie replies flatly. Wow, can't believe she bought that... Wait, does she think my sense of humour is actually that bad? Now I'm just offended.

Andi can't resist laughing at us. "Benefits or not, you two definitely still act like siblings." She guffaws. Well, yeah, that's the point... Oh, that would've been a way easier explanation.

Family with benefits.

*

Andi did eventually leave, promising not to tell anyone, even Echo. After that, I met up with Poppy in her room, and we've spent the time cuddling. There's something warm about laying with Poppy, and not just because we're under the duvet.

"Do you hear that?" She asks me, as the faint sounds of moans echo through from the next room. "They've been doing that a lot, Rosie snuck round there last night too."

Well, I know why Marie is so enthusiastic, as for Rosie... I think there's a much more obvious reason. "Apparently lesbian sex is pretty good." I chuckle. Though, maybe Rosie has a thing for Marie too... Hard to say, while she doesn't have any other reliable option for women.

"Yeah... Andi and Echo are doing it too... Maybe we really are the last straight people." Poppy thinks aloud. "Rosie wants to masturbate with me."

I almost swallow my tongue in surprise. "As in, watching each other or something?" I try to clarify.

"Not sure. She says she wants to help me expand my horizons, or something like that." She explains. Poppy was on her list... Still, there's no chance she'd make a move before Poppy was ready, it's likely her offer is genuine.

I look down at Poppy resting on my chest. "So... What do you think about it?" I ask her. I'd be lying if I said the thought wasn't arousing, but this isn't about my preferences.

"I think I will... Doing it while watching her and Marie made me feel... Naughty? I guess is the best word." She states. Only Poppy would still describe arousal as naughtiness. "It wasn't their bodies, but more... Just the idea. Does that make sense?"

It reminds me of Rosie's dirty talk, she gets off on emphasizing the family aspect, maybe Poppy gets that in a more abstract way? "I know what you mean." I assure her. We lay together a little longer, listening to the sounds of sex from the next room. Everything just feels right. It feels like this is how we're meant to be. Maybe that's why my next words blurt out of my mouth.

"Hey Pops, will you be my girlfriend?"