Awkward confessions

"Basil!"

Xitlaly hurried slipped her panties back on, ignorant of the slight flow dripping out as she pulled them on. Grabbing her jeans and doing the same, she was slightly relieved she kept her blouse on during the 'bargain'. Unfortunately she was not so keen with them, tripping as she stepped on the pant legs before yanking them up, thus falling onto her side with at least some panties on for good measure.

Basil didn't know what to make of it, there was no doubt of what he had seen, what he discovered. But she is his sister, and family comes first always. Instinct gave his legs strenght and overpowered shyness as he ran up to her and helped her on her feet. Brushing any dust off her thighs, she nodded her head and thanked him for the assistance. Their moment of normalcy slipped by as soon as it arrived.

"What the heck was that?"

"I-it's not what it looks like!"

"It looked like you were d-doing things to them so they can buy from you."

"... okay maybe, but just-" Basil scoffed and started walking away as she followed. "Just hear me out please!"

"Reta told me." He said, staring back in her eyes.

She stuttered. "Told you what?"

"She said... she said she's a werewolf, and that you were different too... is it true?" Xitlaly hesitated, providing further reasoning for the poor boy. "So it's true?"

She stayed quiet before reaching out to hold his hand gently. He was shaking, scared and nervous all at once.

"If I explain it to you, I need you to promise me to keep it a secret. Can you promise me that, please?"

He blinked, uncertain of what was to come. "She didn't tell me what, she just said you aren't... you."

"I promise you, I'm the same older sister who's messed with you then as I am now. Just... please sit down."

He did so, finding a nearby box to rest his nerves. Xitlaly drew in a deep breath, here it goes. Their entire history they've known each other, she was adopted into the family when their mother was pregnant, and would come to see him as a newborn. A brother they said, a baby brother for two lucky girls. They promised to look after him when mom and dad were gone, and she would ensure to keep her word.

She hoped the truth wouldn't undo that.

"So, you're some kind of doll then?"

She nodded.

"And Reta really is a werewolf. So then, how were you growing with Seline? You were matching her height all the time."

"You didn't notice? Everytime she measured her height to show off, I would catch up a few weeks later. I can't grow up like you said, so it would take longer for me to make adjustments."

"Like making an actual doll bigger. How did you choose your appearance though?"

She shrugged. "Seline kept a diary and wanted a friend, I wanted to be that friend. Made myself look just like the friend she would dream about. It wasn't easy but the memories were worth it."

Basil nodded, pacing a bit for a while. They had closed the shop temporarily so as to get some privacy, and he was bouncing off memories to piece the truth together. His older sister was a Living Doll all along.

"Does Seline know?"

She shook her head. "No one but you and Reta. It's our secret now, so... "

"M-may I?" He asked, looking at her hand. She nodded and raised it for him, allow him to grab hold of it. He inspected ut thoroughly, unsure of what to look for and just rubbed her palm and wrist in a comforting way.

"Really hard to tell, you feel so real and warm."

"I am real." She frowned.

"Erm- sorry! I didn't mean-"

"I know, I get it. Pretty life-like for a freak."

"No, far from it. You're not a freak, I think you're kinda of cool actually."

She scoffed.

"Really I do! Not many brothers get to say that about their siblings. I mean, now we have our own secret right?"

"Hehe, I suppose so. Thanks Basil."

He nodded. "Oh, anyways. I just came in to see if you needed help but eh, you know... yea. So-"

"You can stay and help still, I'd like the company. And I promise not to do that around you."

"Around me, only when I'm gone eh?" She shrugged with a cute giggle following. "You and your love life."

"As if you don't have one."

"I don't."

She raised her eyebrow. "Really? Not even a girlf-"

"Nope, no first kiss, nothing. But that's fine by me, just waiting for the right one I guess ehe." He chuckled nervously and shrugged his shoulders. She nodded.

"We should open up again if we are to make anymore sales."

"Right, we'll talk more later then sis. Bet I can make more of a profit then you."

"Bet!" She smiled before opening up the shop.

Once the day ended, they walked together back home, her home. They paused upon reaching to find Seline and Reta sat on the front porch talking and giggling as they approached them."Oh, hey Xitlaly. Your sister came in for a visit."

"Where are mom and dad?"

Seline smiled. "Crashed, asleep at home. Tired from the travels I guess, but that's the reason I'm here. Since it's just us four, I figured maybe we can have our own fun before I depart?" She asked, raising a few bottles of wine up with both hands. Was she hiding them under the bench?

"Well, what do you say?" Reta asked, fingers crossed.

Basil rubbed his head. "I guess, I've never really drank any alcohol before." He admitted.

Xitlaly giggled and shook her head. A night of drinking, just the four of them?