Talking is silver...

Chapter 45

"Wow, you're strong," Megan giggles on your back. Well, not that strong. After all, you didn't catch Emma. But just the fact that the bookworm laughed in front of you and asked you to catch her is a good thing. Megan then made the challenge even more difficult when she threw herself on your back and made this unsolvable for you when she pressed her breasts firmly against your neck. You won't get rid of this feeling. But you don't have to anymore either. You gasp to your knees, the sweat runs down your forehead and your field of vision is a bit blurry. But you can still see the sneakers of Emma entering your field of vision. Nobody else uses these patterns in pink and white. Kind of cute... You sit up and Megan slowly slips off your back. You congratulate Emma on her victory and Karen and Rachel lift her onto their shoulders. Again Emma giggles so sweetly as the girls head back to the tables where Carrie hands her the award.

"I thought she would earn more than a paper plate that says 'Victory!' if she escapes me," you grin and wipe your arm over your forehead.

"Oh stop it," hissed Carrie, not the cool politician at all. "Megan didn't make it easy for you either."

"Hey" A plastic fork comes flying and bounces harmlessly off Miss Wilson's arm, which returns the gesture giggling.

"Nothing is difficult with my sister."

"Oh Biggie," Megan chirps and hugs you. You can see her twitch back after she stretches out to your mouth and almost can't resist. Fortunately, your sister painfully knocks you on the upper arm and turns to the other guests. The McKinley siblings watched the goings-on laughing and now toast Emma to 'victory!' At that moment, like every thirty seconds, you turn to your little sister and watch her and Denise talking. Again you feel Megan next to you. "Don't worry Finn." You both look over at the girls, you frowning in worry. Megan stays in an encouraging but serious voice. "She's like Millie. It was good that you made her stay.” And she says something that makes you smile slightly. "It's not about Maureen, honestly. Josh worries me. Against him she is the purest angel."

"Thank you," you say, and Megan nods. Then she points to Millie, who starts moving towards you.

Your little sister will soon be in front of you and is not quite sure about herself. She grips her other elbow with one hand and looks down at her shoes.

"So I spoke to her as you said," she mumbles. "She stays here, but doesn't dare to call Maureen and her... boyfriend."

"All isl right princess, I'll do it," you say, patting her head proudly. "You did a great job. Thanks.” Millie looks at you with satisfaction and her smile is enough to turn the worst day into the best.

"Can I do that please?" Megan asks excitedly and takes out her cell phone. You and Millie look at each other and your sister shrugs. Megan could use that. It's hard enough to keep your relationship secret.

"But please be nice..."

"To Maureen. Sure, Captain America. I promise.” She already has the cell phone at her ear.

While Megan is canceling the sacrifice of Denise on the Altar of Despair, you look over at the girl who caused the chaos. Alone and sung together she sits on a bench on the lakeshore and looks over at you. Now that her 'new friends' are not coming anymore, she is alone in the world she created. You owe her, at least, to open her way to the old world.

"Excuse me, please," you say to the group and everyone understands when you walk over to the lonely girl. With every step you take towards her, Denise becomes tenser and tenser and when you stand in front of her, the grass between her feet is the most interesting thing in the universe. You sit next to her without asking. Through the years with Megan and Millie it is easy for you to find a balance between rigor and kindness. You had to treat yourself like this for years, and so did diplomatic negotiations teach you. So you have your experiences and history on your side. If you go too far, you will drive Denise into Josh's arms. Too soft and you lose influence on her, which also causes her to drift away from you. Wait a minute... what am I thinking? Drift away? Is she near me? But it is already too late for these thoughts. To your surprise, Denise overcomes herself and the conversation begins from her side.

"Millie is very convincing, she got that from you."

"Did she yell at you too?" you ask lightly. Maybe a little too lightly, but Denise doesn't go into it.

"No, she only has good arguments." Then she looks at you. "And she got it from you, right?"

"Could be," you just say. To be honest, you have no idea what Millie might have said. She did it all by herself.

"I stay here. And... thank you... for calling them."

"Megan is doing that right now." It brings a slight smile to the girl's face.

"The poor ones," she giggles, but when your eyes meet, she immediately collapses. "It is just very difficult for me to think about it" she mumbles and fiddles with her pants as her feet continue to work the grass.

"I just want to know what drives you to behave like this Denise. I don't want to question Millie about her friends. And to be honest, you've been acting very weird lately.”

"Like a bitch, isn't it?" She shows no shame at the word, interesting.

"No, not so much." You are considering something. "Maybe a little brat. But that can be Megan sometimes too." Especially when she is in love with me and my dick... wait... no, there is no resemblance... right? You clear your throat and call yourself to order. "I would like to help that you are not so angry anymore. Angry with me is not a problem, but I don't want that to have a negative impact on you.” Denise doesn't seem to understand a word of what you just said. She just looks at you questioningly. "Do you know what you're so mad about? I mean, I have a good idea, but I would rather hear it from you so that I don't hurt you any more.” But every word only despaires yours. Doesn't she really understand that I'm sorry that I treated her like a bitchy child? But she's definitely mad at me. Why? Then you get an idea that you immediately reject. You'd better try the tactic you drive so far. It would not be the first time that someone did not understand your drivel.

But it doesn't help. The more you try to make Denise understand that you are not angry with her, the more you try to make her understand that you only want her best, the more you confuse the poor thing. It goes so far that she starts to breathe frantically and her fingers dig into the fabric of her pants. Okay, I'm not getting anywhere. But the first plan... It's hopeless. You don't get through to her like this. Whatever her problem is, if she doesn't tell you, you can't fix it. But do you really want to do this? You weigh this for and again and come to the conclusion that if you do everything right it could be worth it. You brace yourself, pinch your ass cheeks and turn to Denise, who is still staring at her feet.

"Denise?" She looks at you, not knowing if she should do it. "It all started with you, the McKinleys, and ****." She nods. "Do we want to end it like this?"

"I don't understand?" That makes you grin.

"I actually don't either. But I have an idea how we two could get along better again. Can you help me? Millie would vaporize me if I lost you today.” Denise just looks at you for long seconds. What am I doing here? I have no idea what moves this person. Who tells me that I'm doing the right thing when...

"You really like Millie, don't you?" Now it's you who nods your head. Denise cocks her head, looks up at the sky and thinks.

"OK. I trust you. What do you want to do?" Okay. Everything on one card...

"I need a shower. Do you want to come with me?” Denise drops her jaw. You can understand her. But if nothing helps, then you go back to the roots of the evil.

"Can I do that?" asks the Van Buren in amazement. You don't want to act like the commander-in-chief of an army and prefer to ignore the question rather than answer it graciously.

"And then we clink glasses together." You get up with impetus and hold your hand out to the girl. "Come on." And Denise follows you. For the second time you go into the house today without knowing whether you will come out alive. But you have to do something if you want to keep Denise away from Josh and leave her with Millie. If you have to show her you, completely in the nude for this, your sisters will forgive you... for sure.

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"I know you're angry that you haven't seen me." A few minutes later you stand in the middle of the bathroom, Denise in front of you, and pull your shirt over your head. Somehow you feel weird about it. Denise is standing by the sink, where Megan was, watching you take off your clothes bit by bit. But apparently she doesn't feel well either. She dances from foot to foot, constantly stroking one of the braids she has tied up and can't look you in the eye.

"Hey, what is it?" You ask encouragingly as you take off your jeans and only stand in front of the girl in boxer shorts. "Don't you want that anymore?" Great. Now I'm molesting her too.

"Y-yes... of course." A **** smile on her face belies her words. You recognize the worry in her eyes and stop. You raise your arms helplessly. "Okay, listen. I just want to show you that I don't think you are a toddler but I don't think you are a bitch either. You are old enough and if you want to see me naked, I have no problem with that.” But these words also have no effect. Heaven this girl. You grinned encouragingly and said: “I really have to take a shower. I'm already sweaty and I want to be prepared for the evening.” You point to the door. "You are welcome to go or watch me if you like. I do not **** you."

"What if I don't want both?" That surprises you.

"You can do whatever you want."

"What if I don't want to do what I want?" WTF?

"I don't understand in the least what you mean Denise", you laugh, but you start to worry. Denise also doesn't seem to be sure what she means or should say. If you asked her now, she surely couldn't say what color the sky has.

"I don't understand you Finn," she says at last. Now that you are the one who is half-naked to her, it is also difficult for you to find an answer. "What do you want?"

"That you're happy. That you are no longer angry with whom and for whatever reason. That you can enjoy the time here.” When that doesn't provoke a reaction, you add: “And that I can help you find the answers that you seem to be looking for.” Life is slowly coming back into her body. She looks at you and only now seems to notice how you look. Her eyes are getting a little bigger and when she started to examine your body you would never have thought that you would be glad that someone other than your girlfriends admired you.

"I don't know what I want Finn," she murmurs as her eyes wander over your arms, your shoulders and finally down to your navel.

"It doesn't matter. Everyone has such a phase."

"Yes, but my phase has been going for eighteen years."

"You still have a long life ahead of you." Then she grumbles only without taking her eyes off you. Finally, you shake yourself conscious again.

"Listen, I really have to take a shower now. That was only half a joke. So if you like...” You point to the door outside, but Denise doesn't move. Okay, I can work with that... I think. You start pulling off your shorts.

But Denise turns abruptly, puts her hands over her face and shakes her head. What's that about now?

"I-I can't" she stutters, her voice dull through her hands. It's kind of cute to see her like that. But you're also worried. You have never been so insecure about one of your plans. Your dick may not be the solution to all problems after all.

"But you have to do something Denise. Stay here or go?" You're really laughing now, more embarrassed than amused.

"I know..." but still she's not moving.

"I'll make a suggestion. How about if you sit on the tub next to the shower? Then you're in the room but can't see me. How about that?” Denise literally jumps away from the sink, crosses the white-tiled room and sits on the edge of the bathtub, which is adjacent to the shower cubicle. With a smile, you stand in the shower, pull down your shorts and throw them out of the cabin. Then you turn the water on and wash yourself clean.

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You almost forgot that there is another person in the room. Your thoughts are drawn to your sisters and you imagine what it would be like to have them in the cabin now. Shit, I need Millie and Megan near me again. The feeling of the first great love - doubled in your case - is difficult to bear alone.

"Finn?" The voice of Denise saves you from wiping your cock of. You growl something for confirmation. The water that runs down your body makes it even more difficult to hear her voice. "Maybe I just can't get along with you." Again, you only grunt as you wash your hair. Now it's her turn to talk. Maybe that's what she needs. "You are a great guy and Millie and Megan love you endlessly. Maybe it's also me?” You only hear her disembodied voice, which makes the whole situation even more surreal. "I know it is not easy to get along with me. Sometimes that's annoying to me, I know that. But often people think it's great too, you understand?” You don't answer, because she will give you the answer in a moment. "I get along just fine as I am. But sometimes I hit reality so hard that I don't know where my head is. **** helps. That's how I learned it.” Another pause, then: “It is difficult to always make your own decisions that I can rely on. I look at people and see how they react to me. But sometimes I think they are playing something for me.” You don't know who Denise is talking about, but you remember the info for later. In any case, it is advancing to something that could help you understand it better. "Everything is different with you. Not worse... just different. I... I tried to behave as everyone is used to. But that just didn't work with you. That scared me.” You realize that apparently it helps Denise to talk to you without seeing you. Maybe it was a good idea with the shower... who would have thought that?

"Yes, this may be it. You are just different. It's hard for me to guess what you like. So I acted as I expected you to like. But that didn't work. And now I'm sitting here." You have to giggle.

"Yes, now you're sitting here. Is it bad?"

"I don't know." Without hesitation, she continues to spread her heart and thoughts in front of you. "Everything is so different. I thought if I take off my clothes you will like it. I wasn't thinking about Millie. And when that didn't work out, I'm probably thought would be easier with the people who like me that way. But that also made you angry."

"I wasn't angry. I was worried. And Millie too."

"Yes do you see? That's new for me. I mean, my brother is always worried about me, that's not it. I have people who take care of me. But you are…"

"So different?" You giggle again. But Denise sounds serious.

"Mhm. Exactly. And now I don't know what to do."

"Do you want to stay here? Maybe that would be a start?” Just because Megan has canceled Maureen and Josh doesn't mean that Denise wants to stay with you after your princesses birthday.

"I guess so. It's... nice that you care about me. Just because I was such a... brat.

"Denise, do you know what I think? I think you're actually a nice girl. Don't worry about such questions. We all like you here and you have support here.” For a long time nothing happens, then you hear her approval.

"You are really funny. I still don't understand you, but I think I'll still stay here."

"Are you done thinking? I've been rubbing the flesh of my bones for minutes with this dam sponge.” At least that makes her giggle a little. With her eyes closed she hands you a towel and when you have finished dressing she opens her eyes again. "Look, you seem to have a lot to think about. I don't want to lie. What you said was more for you and I couldn't put much of it into context.” Denise grins guiltily.

"I know. I'm so sorry. All of this is still new to me.” At your questioning looks, she explains. "That someone gets along with me without... oh never mind." Before she disappears through the bathroom door, you hold her back for a moment.

"You can always talk to me when you need something, okay?" Denise nods and leaves you alone in the bathroom. Well, that was something, you think. You don't know if you've achieved anything, but at least Denise stays with Millie and her friends.

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When you come down you only realize how late it is. You are all not hungry because you already ate well at the party. So you're bursting into preparations for the evening. After all the time with Denise, Maureen and Josh, you long for uncomplicated closeness.

You can find that with Megan, who awaits you in the living area. Girls swarm left and right around her. The 'children' prepare everything for the overnight stay in the boathouse and Megan has already helped them. The 'adults' want to party downstairs in the party room. You don't know if you have enough energy for the party, but you have already agreed to take care of both of your sisters. And you would do that even if you had no arms and legs.

"Everything okay?" Megan asks you. "With Denise I mean." You exhale exhausted.

"No clue. We talked... but I have no idea if that worked. And if so, then I don't know why."

"I don't know my big brother that way." You see Megan and grin.

"Not everything is as easy as with you and Millie." Your hands touch lightly and the gesture disappears in the hustle and bustle. "I miss you," you confess as quietly as you can.

"We too." Megan touches her bracelet with her fingertips.

"Megan! Come leave the kids alone and get drunk with us!” Karen calls from across the room. She stands at the bottom of the stairs, a bottle of wine in her hand and waves happily. When you look at her she calls: "And Finn is coming too!" She wink at you conspicuously and turn on the door frame so that her breasts were pushed out of her bra. Megan waves her off and calls that she'll be right there. Then she turns around and looks at the group around Millie with you.

"I'm just spending some time with my boyfriend," she whispers so softly that you can only guess the words. You have to smile at the thought of what will happen tonight.

"This will break the heart of poor Emma," you mean only half-jokingly. That makes Megan sit up and take notice.

"Have you finally got it that she has a crush on you?" She asks and plays in surprise.

"I knew this for a long time," you defend yourself, but it is fruitless.

"Sure, of course. Carrie almost had to slap it in your face and so did I,” she giggles, but that is lost in the trampling.

"But I just have eyes for you and Millie." That has an effect and Megan sighs comfortably.

"You said that beautifully." Then she boxes you playfully on the shoulder. "Then what will break her heart?" she then asks innocently. You look at her questioningly. Did you miss something?

"Well, that I know her feelings… That I flash her off… What's that about?" You don't quite understand why Megan doesn't understand this perfectly logical consequence. "Are you horny or something? Because your brain doesn't seem to be working properly.” You grin at her but Megan looks deep into your eyes and you have to swallow.

"I had sex with you just once and I have to tell you: I've never come so hard. Do you really think I would be satisfied with that? So hell yes! I'm horny like a wombat in heat.” Your mouth fall open like a barn door. You may be lucky that the other girls don't see that, but Megan giggles even louder now. Then she becomes a little more serious. "Maybe you should come down to us when you have brought the little ones outside." True, the girls want to spend the night in the boathouse today.

"Do you want to **** Emma?" Megan doesn't look like that at all. On the other hand, you would brag about Megan being your girlfriend if you could. You lean closer to her. "I said we have to take it easy. You can't show off with your new boyfriend, okay?” Megan just grins broadly.

"Heavens Finn, I'm really glad to have you as my boyfriend. Nobody is as loyal as you are,” she says, but her tone sounds rather amused. Then she squeezes your hand briefly and disappears down. You look after her a little - shaking your head - and then sit back with Millie and Co.

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