Foolishness

"You know, if you two don't stop soon I'm gonna start thinking you're into it." Marie jokes, making Andi and Poppy break their kiss in a fit of giggles, before both taking another drink.

Wait.

Sorry.

****, I'm getting ahead of myself.

So, we finished the shopping spree and caught the bus back home to find a note from Trish that she'd taken Rouge out for a romantic evening. This had two benefits, one, we all have the house to ourselves, and two, those two still being so lovey-dovey after so long is cute as fuck.

Marie immediately mentioned that she knew where the booze was kept, as if she just assumed we'd be drinking... Which she was right about. I'm usually partial to a good rum, but looking at the selection of vodka and whisky it's hard to be disappointed.

The drinks started flowing, and the conversation got livelier until... The inevitable happened. Truth or Dare. Poppy's suggestion, obviously, I wanted to play Ring of Fire but I was outvoted. So we had a couple of rounds, we learned Marie's bra size, 32B, I picked truth and spilled the beans on me and Toni... Then it was Andi's turn, and of course she picked dare. Which led to the aforementioned kissing Poppy.

Is that it? Am I caught up now? I don't think I missed anything... Fuck it, if I remember then I'll scream out loud, hopefully in English.

"Truth." Rosie decides, looking at Marie as if goading her to do her worst, but looks surprised when Andi takes the opportunity.

"You're pretty hot, how come you don't have a boyfriend?" She asks, forcing Rosie to pause for a moment while she processes the joint compliment and question.

My sister takes a drink before looking back to Andi. "I guess... I was hung up on the idea of something, but I've been feeling a lot better recently, who knows, maybe I'll meet someone worth my time." She answers, looking genuinely positive about the possibility. It's good to see that everything from yesterday isn't weighing on her.

"You should! Want me to set you up?" Andi offers, **** only making her more excitable.

Rosie snorts at the prospect. "No! No, I think I'll do it my way, thanks." Andi looks a bit disappointed that she can't find someone for her new bestie, but she looks more enthusiastic when Rosie adds, "Alright Pops, your turn."

"Dare." Poppy replies confidently, clearly having fun, I'm not sure if Poppy's ever drank before, but she's definitely feeling the effects.

Marie steps up to the plate this time, seems like she was waiting for this opportunity. "Alright, text Ty and ask him out." She dares my sister, who goes pale at the idea of such an effort.

"Wha... I- Wait, I... I mean... It's not. You see..." She splutters, **** for some excuse to not fulfil the dare. "Oh! I don't have his number! No one does! So I can't." She realises, not even pretending she isn't relieved.

"But you admit you want to go out with him, that's all I wanted to know." Marie smirks. Damn, even three drinks in she's devious. A couple of seconds pass before Poppy realises she's been tricked, but Marie cuts her off before she can correct herself. "Guess it's my turn, Truth."

Well, I've been quiet for far too long, seems like a job for me. "So, how many sex toys do you actually own?" I ask, expecting her to go red, instead she starts counting up on her fingers.

"Twelve... No, wait, eleven, gave one to Poppy." Marie remembers, causing Andi to **** on her vodka. "Damn, should've remembered that, we could've stopped by Honey's while we were in town." She adds in a frustrated tone.

"What, because only eleven dildos is for paupers?" Rosie laughs.

"Hey, different ones have different pros and cons, plus some fit certain moods. You should really invest in one, it's life-changing." Marie counters. Rosie looks unconvinced, but a grunt of agreement from Poppy forces us all to laugh it off anyway.

It's at this point I realise it's my turn again. "Alright, Truth." I decide. Usually I'd be all about dares, but given I'm related to three quarters of the women in this room, I figure I'll steer clear.

"Did you and Echo really not have sex?" Demands Poppy. A stunned silence falls on us all, with Andi looking especially shocked. I didn't expect that question, especially not from her. "When I went to your room she... Wasn't wearing much." She clarifies. Ahh, I forgot about that.

"No." I respond immediately, proclaiming my innocence. "She decided to sleep like that for some reason, she actually threatened to hurt me if I tried anything." I add with a chuckle.

The others seem satisfied with my response, with Poppy and Rosie laughing as well, while Marie's face just looks awkward. "But you did want to... To try something?" Andi asks softly, staring into her drink. The stunned silence returns... I'm not sure what I'm being asked here.

"I... I don't know. Maybe, in different circumstances... If she wanted to as well." I admit carefully, but Andi doesn't look up at me. "I mean... Would that be a problem?" I ask, worried about the response. Stupid really, Andi already turned me down, there's no way she'd be hypocritical enough to be jealous now.

"No, not at all, she's amazing. She's talented, and funny, and beautiful... And she has a good heart. You could do a lot worse." She replies, a smile returning to her face, her voice filled with its usual enthusiasm... But she still doesn't look me in the eye. "Do you mind if I use your bathroom?" She asks Rosie, who offers to lead her.

The two exit, leaving me with Poppy, who looks completely lost as to what's happening, and Marie, who seems both irritated and amused. "Good job there." She snorts, before drinking more whisky.

Wait, how am I the bad guy here? I was just honest, I can't be blamed for that, can I? Nah, there's no way Andi's pissed about that, I'm missing something.

The problem is, I don't know what I don't know.