You and Caitlyn talk

As your mom heads upstairs, Caitlyn turns to you with a mischievous grin. "So, little brother, you're looking good. I can't quite put my finger on it, but there's something different about you.

You laugh awkwardly, shrugging out of her grip. "I've stopped bulking and decided to focus on an athletic body type. I found this fitness girl on YouTube who has an interesting gym plan focused on mobility and lower body strength." Caitlyn's eyes widen slightly, her gaze drifting over your physique as if seeing it in a new light. "Is that what you've been doing? I can definitely see the results. Your legs and ass look...thick."

She emphasizes the last word, a hint of teasing in her tone. You feel a rush of heat to your face, and you're not sure if it's from embarrassment or...something else. Your step-sister laughs, a melodic sound that fills the room. "I'm kidding, of course. It looks good on you. Very...shapely."

She reaches out and gives your arm a playful pinch, her touch lingering a moment longer than necessary. You shift a bit under Caitlyn's intense gaze, trying to ignore the heat rising to your cheeks. You clear your throat, attempting to steer the conversation in a less awkward direction. "How is uni?" you finally manage to ask, hoping to take the focus off your body.

To your relief, Caitlyn seems happy to oblige. "Uni is great. I'm really enjoying the courses I've chosen. I'm majoring in International Relations and minoring in French Literature. I thought about minorin in Gender Studies too, but I'm not sure if that would be too on-the-nose, given my...unique perspective." She gives you a sly wink, and you feel that heat rising again.

You lean forward, resting your elbows on your knees as you give Caitlyn your full attention. You're intrigued by the idea of her unique perspective, and you find yourself eager to learn more about how she sees the world now that she's lived abroad and experienced new things. "Cool, I didn't know you were interested in French literature too. What kind of books do you like?" you ask, genuinely curious. You're also hoping that discussing her academic interests will help ease the awkwardness of the earlier conversation.

Caitlyn's eyes light up, and she launches into an enthusiastic explanation of her favorite authors and their works. You listen intently as Caitlyn talks about her favorite French authors and their works. Her passion is evident in her voice, and you find yourself genuinely enjoying the conversation. Time passes, and you realize that nearly 10 minutes have gone by when you hear footsteps coming down the stairs.