Encounters of the Twin Kind (Atomwake and Quet314)

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Drenched in sweat, the late afternoon sun burning through his bare back, it's oppressive burst of heat wearing out his tired muscles, Adam grudgingly walked down the empty, neighborhood street towards his small home. Running his strong, calloused hands over his shaved head, the tiny hairs sending tingling sensations through his palm, he stopped to catch his breath, bending over as his soaked shirt dangled over his chest, hanging from his shoulder. His broad frame cast a long shadow over the street, his naturally toned muscles glistening from the evaporating liqiud, several tattoos pinned to his arms, chest and back. His stern face was clean shaven and youthful, his shimmering wide, green eyes standing out against the dark tan. Groaning, his arms shaking slightly as he stood up straight, his six feet of flesh and bone trembling in exhaustion as he dragged his boots down the road, the ripped and worn jeans barely hugging his waist.

Stopping in front of the home he shared with his twin sister, the squared, small green lawn stretched across the small yard, alternating rectangular stones leading a path from the mail box to the porch, a large window with blue shutters hung above a string of lush, green bushes next to it. Adam walked towards it, sitting on the white, stone steps, the two squared, wooden columns to either side of him, placed on top of a brick molding, as the low hanging, sloped roof offered a brief respite from the dreadful heat. It had only been a few months since she had invited him to live with her and Adam had struggled to hold a job and help support her. Another angered tirade today caused him to lose his job working for a tree service company. His arms ached from the tiring work, his body exhausted and his mind restless, unwilling to tell her he had lost another employment.

Adam sat there for several minutes, contemplating how he would break the news. He knew she would not mind, would offer him sympathy and grace but he felt ashamed and worthless. Pathetic even. Finally pushing himself off the steps with a loud groan, his knees cracking under the stress, he passed the bench underneath the small front window before opening the door and heading inside their quiet home to find her and inform her of the news he was dreading sharing.

 

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Evie sat at her desk swinging her feet back and forth as she thought of what she wanted to write about. The house was quiet aside from the lull of the air conditioner and the fridge the only thing breaking the quiet. She had been keeping the house almost cold because she knew when Adam got home he'd be boiling hot from the heat of the day. As she thought of him a childish giggle spilled from her lips. She adored her twin brother. He was a little rough around the edges but he was sweet, worried about causing her trouble or not contributing enough to rent. She didn't mind though, she had more then enough money for rent and other expenses. He wasn't really aware of how or where the money came from. She lived modestly enough that it didn't seem like she was loaded, but that she was just well off. Without kids, and with only a junker car it was easy to assume that she spent most of her money on the house rather then on other things.

She sighed softly, brown curls bouncing as she leaned back in her desk chair. She only had money though if she wrote, and she currently had nothing on her mind to write about. No characters, no stories, no plot lines burning her finger tips. She glanced around the house, it was clean as whistle as per usual, dark hardwood floors swept and mopped just that morning, blue pillows neatly arranged on her sectional couch and matching chair, she'd cleaned her own pale pink bedroom just yesterday and Adam's room that morning, the fridges were well stocked, and she'd made fresh egg salad and a pitcher of sweet iced tea for when Adam arrived home. There were no excuses for not sitting down and writing, nothing else to do before hand. She pouted a little in annoyance and frustration and stood with a slow stretch.

Evie was naturally small, her body wire framed, her limbs short but limber, and her chest on the small side as well, despite being a full grown adult. She was a life size doll: five feet and four inches, pale skin, short spirally brown hair, wide bright blue eyes framed with dark lashes, rosy cheeks, and a timid smile that showed dimples on both sides. She wore no make up, a pair of short jeans shorts and one of Adam's t-shirts she had 'accidentally' mixed up when doing the laundry. Her nails painted a pale green with white polkadots that sharply contrasted her dark hair as she ran her finger through the curls deciding what to do.

She walked to the kitchen with a bounce in her step, glancing over the blue counter tops to see if there was anything to do that might cure her boredom. She admitted spent a lot of money on her kitchen in the little bungalow, decked in out in white and blue to match the living room and the outside of the house. She had made sure to do that before Adam's arrival though, and insisted that was how the house came. Other then that the most expensive bit was just the wall to wall hardwood floors and of course furniture. She figured it was worth it though, being a writer she spent all her time in the little house so she reasoned that she should have it exactly as she wanted it.

Her ears caught the front door opening and she impatiently bolted for the living room, smiling from ear to ear before she saw him soaked in sweat. He looked exhausted, "Oh gosh! You look awful, I didn't realize it was so hot! I made sweet tea and something to eat, but do you want to take a shower first?" She smiled at him sweetly, and she couldn't help but look him up and down once extra. It was unfair how attractive he was, his tanned skin and dark tattoos paired with wild eyes made her heart speed up a little. They were exact opposites and she loved it, his differences just made her adore him all the more. Evie didn't care what any one thought, she loved her brother.

 

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Adam watched as Evie ran in, her cheerful smile and excited demeanor warmed his heart immensely, always happy to see her. The burdening hint of regret still remained inside him, though, from the few years ago his seemingly innocent kiss nearly ruined their family. Their parents split them apart and Adam never forgave himself for what he did, despite his yearning to touch her in that way once more. He had always loved his twin more than was normal, her bright spirit and caring love he found enchanting and it elated him every time he saw her, even if she had only left the room for a few moments. Returning her smile with a charming one of his own, his lips spreading only as wide as his current mood would allow. "Yum. I'd love some tea before I get in the shower. I'd give you a hug, Evie, but I don't want my sweat all over you."

Adam walked over to her, gently grabbing at her chin lovingly with his fingers, the touch sending a powerful surge of emotion up his arm and into his body as he headed for the kitchen. Trying to wipe the sweat off his face with his damp shirt, he gave up and threw it back over his shoulder as he reached for the cream colored cabinet, the silver handle glinting in the sunlight shimmering through the window. Pulling the clear, glass carafe from the fridge, he poured himself a tall drink, quickly drowning the liquid, his parched lips and dry throat eager for the refreshment. Pouring another glass, he returned the tea to the fridge and walked back into the living room. "Thanks, Evie. That was wonderful. I'm going to grab a shower now but when I'm out, I'd love to hear about your day and eat some of that delicious salad."

Adam went to his room, small and impeccably clean, sitting down on the full bed, a dark blue bedspread matching the walls, sighing as his chest heaved violently and he removed his boots. He was ecstatic when Evie offered to have him stay with her but the more they were together, the more his heart ached to be with her, desperate to share with her how he felt. There was no way he could stay here much longer before his emotions overwhelmed him and his uncontrollable passions took control, doing something awkward like before. Adam stood up gingerly, his legs shaking slightly, and headed for his mahogany dresser, grabbing some fresh clothing before trudging back down the hall towards the bathroom.

The bathroom, small like everything else in the delightfully cozy home, had a ceramic sink that sat low in the single cabinet, two doors underneath, and a bathtub with a chromed shower overhead. Adam started the cold water, choosing to leave the hot knob turned off as he removed his clothing and stepped into the freezing liquid, cooling his body off quickly but his soul still burned with a raging fire for his loving sister. After rapidly cleansing himself and drying himself off with the towel, he dressed into a pair of khaki shorts and a plain, green t-shirt before leaving the room to find Evie, craving a large plate of egg salad.

 

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Evie swore her heart skipped three beats when he said her name before touched her. She wouldn't have minded a hug, but touch was just as divine. For a moment she had half a hope that he would lean down and kiss her. She knew that was foolish so she simply smiled in return, "You know I wouldn't mind."

She let him walk off and wondered if it would be too much like a love sick puppy to follow him into the kitchen. She stayed in the living room instead, waiting for him to come back. She heard him open and close the fridge and perked up again as he came back to her, her name sounding perfect as they left his lips.

"I'll go ahead and get a plate ready. Leave your clothes in the hamper this time so I can actually wash them, please." She added with her usual smile as she watched him head to his room. She quickly went to do exactly as she said she would, fixing him a plate and pouring another glass of tea for him. She made herself a plate as well, toasting the bread to make hers into a sandwich. She toasted a few extra pieces in case he wanted it that way too and sat fidgeting on the stool as she waited for him to return. She eventually got up and made herself a glass of lemonade, adding a few slices of strawberries to it. She had a feeling her brother would drink the whole carafe of tea she made, and she didn't mind that in least. She made it for him. She ended up pulling out the strawberries and washing a plate of grapes to sit on the counter as well.

She glanced at the clock; he was home early. Not that she minded this change of events, nor getting to spend more time with him... it just meant that he likely lost his job again. Frankly she didn't like this tree job anyway. It sounded dangerous, and he was always out all day in the heat and came back exhausted, shaking even if she looked hard enough. It worried her but it seemed important to him to have a job so she kept her mouth shut. If he had lost the job, he would be upset about it and so she decided it wasn't a good idea to ask him about it. She would wait until Adam was ready to tell her about it.

 

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Adam walked into the kitchen and his heart rose as he saw Evie waiting for him, his food ready and another glass of tea sitting next to it. Adam gave her a hearty smile as he walked across the kitchen and gave her a strong but brief hug. "Thanks so much, Evie. I don't think I could be more hungry right now." Adam reached for some strawberries and plucked a few grapes, tossing the fruit into his mouth, enjoying the lush taste and gentle sensations as he chewed, sitting on the stool to enjoy the delicious meal she had prepared.

After swallowing the rest of the fruit, downing them with a gulp of tea, he grabbed some of the toasted loaves to make a sandwich out of the generous helping of egg salad on his plate. Bringing the sandwich to his mouth he paused, grinning widely at Evie across the room. "Please join me, Evie. Don't make me feel rude." Adam patiently waited for his sister to sit down next to him, watching with tired eyes as he looked her up and down. He could not help but be attracted to Evie, the bounce of her curls caused his heart to beat in rhythm as she walked, the way her eyes would sparkle like the ocean and her warm smile would always brighten his day as it did this afternoon. Returning back to his food in his hand, he took a full mouthful and chewed slowly, savoring the exceptional flavor. Picking up his glass as he swallowed, he took another gulp, washing it down before clearing his throat.

"How was your day, Evie? Anything exciting happen why I was gone?" Adam continued to chew on his meal as he listened, looking over at her as she spoke. Adam did not really know exactly what Evie did for a living. All he knew was she worked from home on the computer and anytime he tried to investigate what she was doing, she seemed to hide her work. Not that it really mattered to him that she kept her secrets, he had plenty of his own, including one that could ruin their sibling relationship. The lavish decor of their home and the pristine upkeep still teased at his curiosity even if he would never push it on her.

 

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Evie gratefully returned Adam's hug, letting her arms twine around his neck so that she could for the briefest of moments bury her head in his shoulder and drown in the scent that was her brother.

She quickly grabbed her own lemonade and sat next to him, her sandwich already made and cut in half she carefully placed some grapes on the plate and made sure not to let them roll over into her sandwich by putting a line of strawberries between them. "I didn't do much," she explained. "I just cleaned. It was so boring all day. The only exciting thing was you coming through the door," she gave him her trademark smile before turning back to her neat plate and beginning to eat. "I think we should watch a movie tonight, a few of them! Actually... lets make a marathon of it and start after we finish eating." She spoke between bites, licking her lips of egg salad and crumbs before she would indulge in a bite of fruit. "We could watch a season of X-files? or the Alien movies? I actually really really really want to watch something scary... maybe the Grudge movies? That's only three though, we could watch that Japanese version too. That one's way more scary anyway. What do you think? Any ideas, one that you want to watch?"

Evie felt bad for tricking her brother like this, but watching movies was the best excuse to cuddle up. Watching a scary movie was like free licence to be half in his lap and hiding her face in his chest, so even if it meant nightmares for a week she was willing to make the sacrifice and trick her brother into sitting as close as she could get him for the evening. Perhaps she could even get away with saying she couldn't sleep and crawl into his bed later...

"Oh!" She wrinkled her nose in frustration as some egg salad dripped from her sandwich onto her hand before carefully licking it up, sucking on her finger for a moment. "If egg salad didn't taste so good I wouldn't make it because no matter how careful I am about putting it in the middle of the bread some of it always falls out..." Evie grumbled slightly, she didn't like messes. She actually couldn't stand them, and if the food could drip onto her shirt, the counter, or her floor she often wouldn't make it. She felt kind of bad that her brother had to live with her quirky habits of slightly obsessive cleaning and neat placements of everything. Before he had moved away it hadn't been quite as bad and even though they phoned and emailed frequently she wasn't sure if he realized how bad it was, though she surely talked about it at some point. She was a creature of precise habits.

"I also made popcicles, two chocolate, two strawberry lemonade, and two orange.... because I wasn't sure which ones you would want. I figure if we watch a movie we could just order pizza for dinner." She took a drink of her own drink as she waited for a reply. She'd been adding strawberries to everything the last few days because she bought a few cartons too many at the store. Evie liked strawberries so she didn't mind much, but she worried that he might be getting sick of them; hence the chocolate and orange options.

 

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Adam struggled to eat his meal when she spoke; Adam struggled to concentrate on much of anything when he was around Evie. The gentle voice and her cute demeanor had him enamored with even the smallest things she would do. The way she would bite her lower lip, her glossy, large eyes staring back at him, the way she would organize everything and arrange it to the way she thought was right, just like how she arranged the fruit.

Noticing he was staring with his mouth open, Adam quickly turned back to his sandwich, the egg salad carelessly tumbling out from between the bread to the plate. He continued to chew slowly as he mused over movie night with Evie. He enjoyed spending time with her, no matter what they did but it seemed every time they got together on the couch she would press her self against him, her warmth spreading through his body and her intoxicating scent of vanilla and almonds wafting strongly to his nose. His stomach would do flips and his heart would pound heavily in his chest as he tried to control his nervous anxiety.

Adam never considered himself timid or unsure of himself around women but Evie always drove him up the walls. Several nights of anticipation of seeing her the next morning as he tossed in his bed had left him drained the next day. "Sure, Evie. I'd really like to watch some movies tonight. I think something scary would be a lot of fun. It's not like I have to..." Adam's voice trailed off quietly as he buried his mouth back in his food, still afraid of telling her about losing his job. Thankfully, Evie became distracted as the mess of the salad covered her finger. Adam viewed her with imaginative thoughts as she licked the food off her finger, seductively placed between her small lips.

"Mmm, Evie. That was a great meal. Thanks so much." Adam finished what was left in his glass of tea before picking up his plate and walking to the sink to rinse it off before he placed the dishes in the dishwasher, knowing Evie would come back later and reorganize where he had placed them to maximize the efficiency of the washer. Looking back at her with a warm smile, the back of his mind still fluid with anger about losing his job, he raised an eyebrow at her casually. "Hmm, popcicles and pizza? That sounds great. Pepperoni, mushrooms and lots of jalapeños on the side, I think."

 

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"I'm glad you liked it, I figured it would be a nice way to end a hot work day," she flashed him a sweet smile yet again, but squirmed a little as he put the dishes in the dishwasher. She found it terribly sweet that he would do that for her, even he didn't put them in right. She again felt a little guilty for her crazy habits. Evie quickly wrinkled her nose again at the mention of what kind of pizza he wanted, "you can have mushrooms on your half of the pizza, Adam. I'll have just cheese thank you very much. I have some jalapeños in the fridge if you want them on the side I'll just chop the one's that we have up."

Evie was surprising partial to spicy foods, she always had a bit of tabisco and various peppers in the fridge. She had always thought that if Adam had a taste it would be something spicy. Thoughts of him practically set her on fire, so why wouldn't the taste on his lips do the same? It made sense in her mind.

"Is there anything you want to do before we start the movies? Do you want to make a redbox run, or just netflix it?" She asked finishing her own sandwich and doing just as Adam had done and what he thought she would do, rearranging the dishes. She quickly took the rag from the sink as well and wiped down the toaster she had used, as well as the counter where they eat. She left both of their drinks and the plate of fruit on the counter, but returned the bowl of egg salad to the fridge.

She was a bit antsy to begin the movies, wanting nothing more then to have her legs draped over his lap or head resting on his chest.

 

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Another warm smile formed on Adam's face as he watched Evie's expression and profession of her distaste in toppings. His mood was quickly improving throughout the evening and was looking forward to their night. "That's fine, Evie. I don't mind keeping my smelly mushrooms on my side of the pie." Adam turned to look out the window, the warmth of the evening sun desperate to invade the comfortably, cool home. Hearing Evie get up and open up the dishwasher, Adam could only laugh as he watched her rearrange the dishes. "Something wrong with the dishes, Evie?" he teased.

"I think we can just Netflix it. I don't feel like going anywhere, really. Would rather just stay here," Adam answered sincerely, feeling the comfort his loving sister always provided. His day had been awful and despite the deviant feelings he would feel later as they sat on the couch, he only wanted to be with Evie tonight.

Biting on to his lip, he turned to look at her, his eyes shifting towards the ground unable to make contact with her. Adam could never keep a secret from her and she was the only person he never lied to, constantly trying to talk his way out of trouble or an argument with nearly everyone else he knew. "I...I got fired again, Evie," he said softly, looking into her eyes apologetically, the sea of blue rushing over his soul as his body chilled quickly. "It wasn't my fault, really. I didn't break the saw but they accused me of it and I got so mad and told them to fuck off. I hated it, Evie. Every day was awful," Adam went on, his words quickly running together trying to form something of substance to offer her. "Don't worry," he straightened up as he gave another smile, "I will start looking for something tomorrow. We'll be alright."

Adam stepped towards her without waiting for a reply and wrapped his arms around his shorter sister as he leaned over to squeeze her, his head resting on her shoulder. He then picked her up easily in his strong arms and spun her around in the kitchen, his laughter booming off the walls as he finally let go. "Come on, lets go start the movies. Once it get's dark, you will be screaming and crying. I'd like to actually hear the TV for some parts of the night," he teased as he let go.

 

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Evie blushed at his comment on the dishes, "no. It just gets them cleaner when they're facing this way..." she mumbled defensively placing the rag back by the sink.

She saw Adam shrink a little, and knew what was coming next. She listened to what he said and was ready to respond when he suddenly hugged her before picked her up and began flinging her around the kitchen. She squeaked but smiled at him and even laughed a little when he laughed. "I didn't like that job anyway, it sounded dangerous. This time around look for something that won't give me heart attack every time the phone rings." She knew it wouldn't do any good to tell him not to worry about the job or the money, so she simply let him keep looking. Why it was so important to him was beyond her, but she could accept that it was. She hugged him back though as she spoke and was disappointed when he let go.

"I do not scream, I just jump when something pops out.... and occasionally cuss loudly." She blushed a little at this. Scary movies was pretty much the only time she swore... and when she was in the throws of passion but that wasn't something she like to share with people, not even her brother.

She closed the dishwasher and headed for the living room, making sure to grab Adam's hand and twine her fingers with his before tugging him to the living room with her. She let go of his hand a little too quickly for her own liking, but pointed to the shades as she bent over the couch to move the pillows around. "Pull down the shades will you?" she asked, her dark short leaving little of her rear end the imagination. They were an old and comfortable pair that she wore around the house, but they were admittedly rather short and a little tight around her butt. She figured Adam wasn't looking though, so it didn't matter if she wore them around the house. She also very quickly remembered while bending over that she wasn't wearing a bra. The cold air of the house hitting her stomach and chest as the loose shirt fell forward slightly and she shivered as she stood up straight again and leaned over to grab the remotes from the coffee table and a neatly folded throw from the back of the couch.

 

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Adam laughed heavily as she defended herself, his cheeks flushing with color as his mood began to top out. When her fingers grabbed on to his, an electric jolt surged up his arm and his body refused to move as he began to melt. Her playful tug finally pulled him out of his shocking trance as they walked together towards the living room. "So, The Grudge, eh? I've never seen it. Hope it makes you jump all over the couch tonight, Evie." Adam's laugh had become infectious as his lightened spirit poured out of his mouth in the continued chuckle.

When she let go, Adam frowned at her before watching with heavy eyes as she bent over to ready the couch. Evie may not have been the most buxom of women but he found every curve of her body delightful, desperate to explore them with his hands. The always painful lump returned to his throat as he tried to look away, knowing that she would never feel the same way about him; that she would never look at him the same way. Hanging his head slightly, he turned to let down the shades, taking one last look at her behind as he licked his lips impetuously. "Are we going to watch all of them? Or find something else once you jumped on me one too many times?" Teasing her again, there was nothing Adam would rather have happen than his sister writing on top of him.

After the room had darkened some from the window being blocked, Adam walked back on to the couch and sat himself down, leaning back into the comfortable cushions. "Oh, I'm so tired, Evie. I hope I can stay up late enough," he groaned as he rubbed his hand over his forehead attempting to wipe away his exhaustion. Letting his hands fall into his lap with an audible pop, he looked up at Evie with a lazy grin. "Ready, then?"

 

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"What?! You've never seen The Grudge?" She turned to him a little shocked. "It's freaking scary, but since I've seen it once I shouldn't jump as much..." she stuck her tongue out at him. "We'll watch all three, cause I still haven't seen the sequels and I want to." She found the movie while he finished closing up the blinds and failed to notice him staring.

She let him sit first and then sat right next to him, pressing her body up against his already with a small pout on her glossy pink lips. "Why are you always so warm, it's unfair." She pointed out before lifting his hands and putting her cold and silky smooth pale legs over his lap as well as the blanket and pressing play on the movie. She then laid the two remotes aside and settled into a comfortable position as the movie began. "You better not fall asleep, I don't want to have to watch it again cause you missed it." She said in a warning tone, but it was an empty scold. She was simply happy to be so close to him.

Evie sat contently watching the movie, squirming, gasping, jumping, and occasionally covering her face when frightening things happened but keeping her body pressed against Adam's whenever possible and her smooth legs tangled over his lap.

 

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Laughing to hide how excited he was to be on the couch with her, Evie's small lips curled out up at him in her always cute fashion. The touch of her hands again sent a powerful spark of emotion up his arm before she set her legs on his lap, Adam grimacing slightly, not from the pain but the deviant thoughts that clouded his mind constantly. "I'll do my best, Evie. Hopefully it's exciting enough to keep me awake." Feigning a long yawn, looking down at her out of the corner of his eye as she got comfortable, Adam tuned into the movie, trying to forget his sister laying against him.

Adam found the movie frightening but Evie continued to distract him throughout with her movements. Each time she jumped, he would look over at her, pretending to be annoyed when he really just wanted to watch her activity as she squirmed. After a while, Adam finally grabbed on to her lower legs beneath the blanket and gave her a firm but playful squeeze. "Evie, calm down," whispering in the darkness, the room illuminated by the flashing light glowing from the screen, "it's only a movie." Her soft skin was comfortable to his rough hands. Wanting to rub his hands up and down her legs, Adam decided to just let them rest, hoping she thought he was trying to restrain her from jumping again.

As the movie finished, Adam had trouble keeping his head straight, leaning it against the comfortable couch, Evie's warm legs covered by the blanket still pressed into him. In his half awake state he began to slowly move his hands up her legs unknowingly, the delicate flesh continuing to please him. Adam began to drift into sleep while the credits rolled as his hands moved further up her legs toward her knees, stopping at the base of her thigh as he finally fell asleep.

 

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Adam's hushed voice made Evie hold her breath, she wanted to badly for him whisper in her ear and move his hands over her legs. He kept them still though, and from that point on Evie struggled to keep her attention on the movie. She was secretly and silently willing that Adam move his hands.

The movie was just finishing when his hand finally began to move and Evie again held her breath. Her toes curled as his rough hands slid up her legs and then.... stopped? She glanced at Adam and groaned quietly. Asleep. Of course. She pouted softly while she decided what to do.

If she woke him up, he might move his hands. If she didn't wake him up, she'd be watching a terrifying movie all by herself. Not to mention his hands weren't going to keep trailing over her skin in his sleep. He was also probably exhausted, but if he slept now he would be up all night. How to wake him up though... Evie leaned forward slowly, so as to not wake him too soon, and lightly kissed the base of his neck. She stayed still for a moment to see if he woke and he stayed still as a rock, his breath slow and even. Her heart hammered wildly in her chest as she left one more soft kiss against his skin, this time right below his ear. Now she was pushing it, and she knew it.

"Adam..." she spoke softly against his skin, her voice quiet in the dark and sounding something like a whimper. "Wake up..."

 

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Adam was happily lost in his deep sleep, his dreams focused entirely on Evie. Strangely, Adam felt he could smell her delightful scent and her soft, pale skin pressed against him in his mind. It felt so real. Feeling her lips underneath his ear, the sound of her soft breathing slid blissfully through the tunnels of his ears. Her words seemed to echo inside his head, enchanting him while each letter formed in his mind's eye.

Slowly returning to the realm of consciousness, his hands still on her legs, Adam knew her skin was against him, her lips on his neck. "Mmm, that feels nice," Adam whispered, still half asleep and his eyes shut tight. He was not truly aware that it was Evie pressed against him but was enjoying the sensation of her light breaths exhaling against his neck. Turning his head towards her, Adam's lips pressed against her forehead lightly as he opened his eyes slowly. The glare of the television painfully invaded his sight as he quickly shut his eyes, his hands moving up Evie's thighs accidentally as he wished to shield himself. "Fuck," he called out, taking his hands off her legs and out from the covers. "Oh, Evie. I-I'm sorry I fell asleep. I was so tired," he offered as he opened his eyes again, blocking the light and looking down at her.

Realizing his lips were on her forehead and she was leaning against his neck, Adam nervously leaned away from her. "I...I'm hungry. Let's order that pizza before we start the next one." Placing his rough hands back on her legs, holding them there for a moment longer than necessary, he moved them from his lap and stood up, the throw falling off his body. "Do you mind ordering? I need to use the bathroom." Adam felt ashamed, his hands on his sisters legs and his pleasure out of having her pressed against his neck. His face had started to turn a rosy tint as he offered Evie a smile before heading down the hall to use the bathroom.

Adam put his hands on the sink as he leaned over, staring into the mirror. What's going on? I watch one movie with her and I can't keep my hands off her. I can't do this anymore. It's driving me mad, he thought as he rubbed his hands over his eyes, trying to erase his painfully lewd thoughts from his mind, the vivid images of his sister's enticing body laid out before him and her delicate skin tingling his fingers as he ran his palms over her entire body. Having not actually needed to use the bathroom, Adam washed his hands, throwing some water on his face before he dried himself off with the cloth and flicked off the lights before heading to find Evie. "So, you got my mushrooms, right?" he asked teasingly, doing his best to hide his apprehension.

 

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Adam's whisper had actually encouraged Evie to make another small, feather light kiss. It had surprised her but she wasn't going to deny her desire if he actually liked it. His hands on her thighs made her gasp and then jump slightly when he yelled. She pouted slightly as he removed his hands and then pulled away from her, her big blue eyes looking up at him with almost disappointment. Didn't he just say it felt good? Before she could even say anything he got up, left and asked her to order the pizza.

She watched him leave and for a moment thought she might cry. Was it only because he had been half asleep? Maybe he had thought it was someone else? Who else would it be? Evie's heart cracked a little as she sat there in the dark. She struggled to hold herself together as she stood up and went to the kitchen, the light nearly blinding as she pulled out the jalapenos and picked up the phone. She ordered the pizza with half just cheese and the other half with pepperoni and mushrooms, holding the phone between her shoulder and chin so that she could slice up the peppers while she ordered. She also got an order of bread sticks and a two liter of soda. She had half a tomato left from the day before and sliced that up as well for her side of the pizza. She got out two glasses and filled them with ice, Adam's voice drifting out of the hallway to her as he emerged from the bathroom.

Evie nearly broke in two, her hands trembling a little. She shouldn't have done that, knew nothing would come of it. It was just disappointing. She was the sister, not the girlfriend or fantasy he was probably thinking about as he woke up. "Of course I did, do you want to wait for the pizza or go ahead and start the movie now?" She tried to keep her voice steady, and didn't turn to see if he had come into the kitchen. She simply stood there, clutching the counter and trying to pull herself together before she went back to sitting next to Adam. She wanted to press herself back against him again out of spite, prove that she was the one that felt good... her lips, her skin, her touch was what he should want. The thought of him even thinking about another women made her jealous and slightly heart broken.

Evie knew she shouldn't though, she should keep her hands and lips to herself, eat the pizza, enjoy the movie, and go to bed. Should being the key word. Adam was the only person who made her so impatient and ready to break rules... even big ones like not teasing and tempting the hell out of your twin brother.

 

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The empty living room, neatly ordered except for the tossed throw Adam had carelessly removed, seemed to echo the feeling of his heart. His eyes felt heavy, his exhaustion still pulling his spirit down and what little he had been able to watch of the movie frighteningly danced in his mind. The glare of the television continued to illuminate the small, dark living room and Adam reached for the lamp, hoping to brighten the room and his mood. Hearing Evie's calming voice from the kitchen, Adam smiled again and walked to the other room.

He saw her standing with her hands on the counter, her back to him and the cutting board full of peppers and tomatoes. Adam walked up beside her, reaching for a handful of peppers and shoving them in his mouth. "Mmm, I love jalepenos," he said with his mouth full, the slightly spicy and sweet taste of the canned peppers tingling on his taste buds. "Let's go ahead and start the next movie. We can stop it and eat once the pizza get's here." Adam watched Evie carefully as he finished chewing, noticing her hands shaking a bit and the barely apparent nervous look on her face that only a twin or mother might see.

Quickly looking away, his gaze crashing through the window, the sparse set of small crab apple trees separating their yard from their neighbors white fencing, the equally small house standing silently in the moonless evening. The suns rays had nearly all disappeared, a warm darkness spreading over the town. Adam was unsure if Evie was thinking about how he had his hands on her legs or how he had told her that her mouth against his neck felt nice. He tried to swallow the ever present lump in his throat, afraid that he had made his twin sister uncomfortable by another foolish accident. Maybe it was just the movie that upset her, Adam tried to persuade himself.

Adam looked back at her and turned his body, placing his palm on her back and rubbing it up and down. "Hey, everything okay? The movie didn't scare you too much, I hope. We can watch something else if you want." His voice soft and his words nearly croaking as the words flowed unevenly from his mouth.

 

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Evie's secret burned inside of her. She was so controlled, kept things oh so precise, everything was in order, as it should be, she behaved well, smiled sweetly, everyone loved her, she cooed like the pretty song bird she was, played the part of the doll she appeared to be with white porcelain skin and rosy cheeks... but Adam was what made her greedy. He was what caused her to misbehave because she wanted him so badly. Her own devious thoughts curled in her mind, she wanted, no needed, Adam to want her. Evie needed him to want her the same way she wanted him. Starting today it was her new goal in life to make him want her, and she'd be damned if she failed.

Adam's hand on her back wasn't nearly enough, but it was enough to spark an idea or rather a lie. Just a little one though...

Evie threw herself at Adam, her arms winding around his neck as she burried herself in him. Her body was pressed against his and her face was hiding in the crook of his neck and shoulder as she spoke, her lips barely brushing his skin and her voice soft. "I'll watch the other two, but only if you let me sleep with you tonight..."

 

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Adam let out a gasp, the air being sucked out of his chest as Evie buried her head into him, her hands tickling against his neck and the hair standing up quickly as his body became rigid and tense. His arms were held straight on her side, unable to wrap them around her to return the embrace. As the moment lingered, Adam's thoughts returned to that frightful evening. Evie crawled into his bed across from her's at their parents home, feverish and nearly in tears. Adam could remember the warmth of her skin, burning through his clothing and causing him to sweat. She fell asleep in his arms, her lips in her always precious pout, desperately calling out for Adam to kiss her. He did with a light press of his lips against hers, smiling down into her half opened eyes, his father watching innocently in the doorway, becoming disgusted with his son's actions. They were then ripped apart, their parents separating, removing half of Adam's soul, half of his life, and everything he loved and cared about.

Adam had been terrified of talking to Evie about that night. He had hardly even seen or spoken to her since their parents took them away from each other, moving to a different state. Struggling to concentrate on anything, Adam had difficulty in school, with friends and relationships and now his obsessive love for his twin sister was seething out of every fiber of his body, completely encasing himself in flames of desire. When she asked him to live with her, there was no way Adam could have said no, struggling to make his own rent and he wanted nothing else than to be around her every day. To see her cheerful smile, her soft hands reaching for his back to hug him, her always kissable lips turning his body in circles as she spoke or pouted at him.

Letting out a silent sigh, Adam wrapped his arms around Evie, hugging her tight as he laid his head gently against hers. "That's fine, Evie. We can sleep together if you think you will be scared. I'm real curious to see what happens in the other movies. You better not kick me all night like you did when we were kids." Adam's voice was warm and gentle, his words hoping to soothe her. His emotions were quickly buried beneath him, just below the surface and ready to erupt. He wanted to whisper softly in her ear how he felt, yell it as loud as he could that he wanted nothing but to hold her in a way a brother and sister never should. She would never want that, would never understand. Adam couldn't face the guilt of ruining what little remained of his family once again.

 

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Evie knew her brother would see through her easier then most, so she resisted the urge to smirk when he agreed to it. She knew very well that her twin could see through her facial expressions and sense her feelings, though he somehow lacked to feel the ache she had for him. She pressed herself tighter to him, her hips and chest flesh against his, before pulling her face away to pout yet again, her wide blue eyes perfectly playing the part of 'damsel in distress,' and mildly playing up the 'I'm so cute you should take me to bed, NOW.'

"Adam," her voice nothing but a small whimper. "I'm serious... don't tease me." She said, vaguely referring to him saying she kicked in her sleep.

Evie hadn't been able to sleep with Adam in such a long time. She had missed him so badly when he had left. Night's were lonely when she couldn't crawl into his bed and listen to him breath when she was too miserable to sleep. Her parents had seemingly done everything they could to keep them apart for some reason and it made Evie a mess. She became a serious control freak, and though she had many 'friends' and was well liked by everyone she became a serious introvert as well. All of her time was spent writing, her relationship with her mother became so bad that she only left her room when her mother wasn't home, and if they were in the room at the same time she would simply ignore her. She also refused to talk to her father unless she was allowed to speak to Adam as well.

Adam was her other half, and the only man she had ever wanted. It simply wasn't fair that he didn't feel the same way.

 

[atomwake]

Adam could feel the warmth of Evie's body pouring into him as they held each other in the kitchen. It felt like an eternity; like time stopped as they embraced. Adam met her look as she moved her head, melting right there in her arms, his feelings ready to gush out all over Evie. A loud voice inside him seemed to scream Kiss her, Take her to your room, but Adam could do nothing but get lost in the sea of her eyes as she spoke, nearly whining to him. Letting out a chuckle, his strong arms wrapped around her making both of them shake, "Oh, Evie. I would never tease you. Unless you deserved it."

Adam moved his hands to her side and gave Evie an honest smile as their gaze held. Raising an eyebrow, he began tickling her lightly, laughing as she squirmed from his teasing. It reminded him of when they were kids, chasing each other in the yard while playing tag. Life was different then. Simple. Easy. Less complicated. Adam didn't want to kiss his sister then. He didn't want to hold her in his arms or lay with her in bed as they fell asleep together. Completely miserable, feeling his burden wear heavily on his heart, he gave Evie another smile, his lips trembling as he released her after one last poke to her belly.

"Come on. Let's go get cozy and start the next one before the pizza gets her." Adam slid his fingers into hers, grasping tightly as he pulled on her arm gently and led her to the living room. The glare of the television was less pronounced with the small lamp next to the couch casting it's white light over the room. Letting go of her hand, the final touch of their fingers lingering along his skin, Adam reached for the lamp and turned it off, the glow of the screen again illuminating the darkened room with it's eerie, spectacular glow. Picking up the remote to highlight the next movie and pressing play, he sat back down on the couch, smiling at Evie as she joined him.

 

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Evie gasped as he first began to tickle her and then squirmed beneath his touch, but kept her body as close to his as she could manage. A difficult thing to do when being tickled. Why did he have to ruin the moment with something so childish. It made her pout as he pulled away and poked her. It infuriated her that he still pictured her as the sister he should tickle to death in awkward situations or when she was winning their argument or conversation.

She was glad at least that he took the initiative to hold her hand. That was start. He started the movie and she quickly tried to decide how she should sit. Legs over his again? No she would do that while they ate, she could wait for now.

Evie sat as close as she could and clung to his arm as she did so. Her head on his shoulder, chest pressed against his arm, and her fingers trailing over his forearm before she settled on intertwining her fingers with his. She had already paid for the pizza with her card so when it came just a couple bucks tip would be needed from the change jar she had in the entryway.