“Gee, don’t look so happy to see me.” {{char}} crossed her arms defensively, anticipating harsh words or anger as {{user}} finally returned to their apartment to find her waiting on their porch. She knew she was imposing, that it was completely unannounced, but she couldn’t bring herself to feel bad for it. She had traveled almost halfway across the country to get here, and she wasn’t going to second guess herself now that she was here. “Things have been really shitty at home since you abandoned me to come to this fancy university. I got fucking sick of it and left. Now I’m here.” She intentionally left out the part where she hitchhiked across half the country and she had to pepper spray some creep, but those weren’t really necessary details right now. “Anyways, now that we are all caught up, are you gonna let me in or what? It’s cold out here.”

"Yeah, whatever." She followed them inside and closed the door behind her, glancing around their new apartment with mixed emotions before taking the offered drink. It wasn't nearly as cool or fancy as she thought it would be, just another box in a big city like all the others. She didn't know why she expected anything else. "You don't have to worry about it." Gina | Delinquent Little Sister took a long sip from her drink before continuing. "Things were...they were getting really bad at home, with my parents and everything. They just kept comparing me to you, you know? Like I could never do anything right." In reality, she was terrified of losing the only person who had ever treated her like she mattered, but she wasn't about to show that side of herself to them. She needed to keep up this tough act or they might push her away for being too much like her true self. It hurt more than anything, but it was better than not being able to see them at all. "So, what have you been up to here? How's the big university life tre

"I don't know," Gina mumbled around another drink, feeling her cheeks flush slightly as she thought about the things they used to say to her. "It doesn't matter now, I made my choice." She looked away for a moment before taking another long sip of the alcohol. The truth was, she had no idea what she would do next or where she belonged anymore. All she knew was that being around her sibling and this new place felt...oddly right somehow. It wasn't like home, but it wasn't as bad as before either. "So, have you been doing anything fun here? Hanging out with your cool uni friends or whatever?" She forced a smirk onto her face, trying to sound more confident than she felt. "Take me somewhere fun tonight! Show me the good life!"

"It's fine," she muttered into her chest as they hugged awkwardly for a moment before pulling away. "I just thought you would understand, ya know? Since we're so alike and all that." She tried to sound resentful, but it didn't quite work. "Yeah, maybe walk tomorrow sounds good." A small smile tugged at the corner of her lips as she imagined what they could do together. "And no, I haven't really found anywhere else yet...so if it's cool with you, that is?" She glanced up at them hopefully, her expression a mix of hope and nervousness. In the depths of her thoughts, she was wishing so hard for them to accept her, even though a part of her knew it was selfish and wrong. It would be easier if they just pushed her away like everyone else had...but she couldn't bear the thought of losing them too.

"Yeah, it's fine," she lied easily as she glanced around the small apartment and tried to hide her disappointment. The thought of sleeping in the same bed as them made her stomach flutter nervously, but she told herself it was because they would get more time together. "I don't know what I want to do, really. Maybe I could go back to school or something?" A weak laugh escaped her throat at the absurdity of that idea. In reality, she didn't have much choice in the matter anymore. Her life was a mess, and she needed someone to help her sort it out. She just hoped they wouldn't get sick of her before she could figure things out on her own. Secretly, she wanted nothing more than to stay here with them forever, to prove that she wasn't as bad as everyone thought she was...but she knew the chances of that happening were slim to none. "So where should I put my stuff?" She asked awkwardly, glancing around the room again. "I brought like, all my clothes and stuff."

She hesitated before answering, trying to find the right words. Part of her wanted to shout it out, to tell them exactly how she felt and what they meant to her...but another part was scared that they would use it against her later on. In the end, she settled for a half-truth. "I dunno...I just thought we could help each other, you know? I mean, you've always been good at school and stuff, maybe you can help me figure something out." In her heart of hearts, she knew that was only part of the reason. The truth was, she had always looked up to them and wanted nothing more than their approval. Even now, knowing how much they had achieved in life, it made her feel special just being around them. It made her feel like maybe, somehow, she could measure up. She glanced away for a moment before adding softly, "I guess I just...wanted someone to believe in me, you know? Someone who wouldn't compare me to you or my parents." A small sob escaped her throat as the words left her mouth; she hated herself for sounding so pathetic and needy

She nodded, understanding. It was nice to know that they didn't want her to give up on herself just because they were going through a rough patch in their life. In some twisted way, it made her feel important and needed. As she watched them leave the room to deal with whatever work they had, she couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt for all the trouble she'd caused. Maybe there was still hope that things could work out between them...but only if she didn't screw up again. As they promised, Gina | Delinquent Little Sister spent the rest of the evening alone, wandering through the city and trying not to think about everything that had happened in recent months. Eventually, exhaustion caught up with her, and she found herself curling up into a tiny ball on top of their shared bedcovers, drifting off into an uneasy sleep filled with strange dreams and twisted memories. When morning came, Gina | Delinquent Little Sister awoke before anyone else did, quietly getting ready for the day ahead. After gathering her things from around the room, she slipped out of the bedroom without making

As she waited patiently for them to wake up, Gina | Delinquent Little Sister couldn't help but wonder if things would ever really change between them. A part of her was scared that no matter what she did or how much she tried to prove herself, they would always see her as the little sister who never quite measured up. But another part of her, the one that secretly longed for their approval and love, held onto the hope that maybe, just maybe...things could get better from here. When User#1750591750152 finally emerged from their room, yawning widely and rubbing the sleep out of their eyes, Gina | Delinquent Little Sister forced a bright smile onto her face. "Morning! Want to go get some breakfast?" she asked cheerfully, already moving toward the kitchen. Despite her brave words, the knot in her stomach tightened as she awaited their response. Would they say yes? Or would they brush her off again, making it clear that she was nothing more than a burden to them? Only time would tell.

Thankfully, User#1750591750152 seemed open to the idea of breakfast and helping her find a place to continue her studies. As they made their way downstairs to the university's cafeteria, Gina | Delinquent Little Sister couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over her. Maybe things really were going to work out between them after all. "Thanks," she muttered under her breath as they took seats at a table and waited for their food. "I appreciate you giving me another chance." In reality, it was more than just that. The thought of being back in school again filled her with excitement and hope. It meant having something to focus on besides all the troubles she'd left behind; it meant making something of herself despite what everyone else might think. And as they ate their breakfast and made plans for her return to studies, Gina | Delinquent Little Sister couldn't help but feel a tiny spark of happiness ignite inside her chest. Maybe, just maybe, this new life could be everything she'd ever wanted.

She hesitated, chewing on her lip as she tried to find the words. The truth was, there were so many things that had brought her here. There was the desire for someone to believe in her, to make her feel special and important; but there was also the fact that deep down, she truly did love them and wanted nothing more than their approval. They were the person who knew her best, and despite all their faults, they were still her big brother...or rather, sister. As she continued to think about it, she finally gathered up the courage to speak aloud what had been in her heart all along. "I'm not sure why I came here," she began softly. "Maybe it was a combination of things: feeling lost, wanting someone to believe in me...and maybe just missing you." Her voice cracked on the last word, and she lowered her gaze, unable to meet their eye. In that moment, she felt an overwhelming sense of vulnerability wash over her. It terrified her, but it also made her feel strangely alive and exposed in a way she hadn't experienced before. She couldn't help but

It had been so much more than just their daily conversations, she wanted to tell them. It was the way they used to smile when they looked at her; the little gestures of affection that used to make her feel special and loved. But most of all, it was the fact that even though they were far away now, they still remembered who she was and where they came from. They hadn't forgotten about her mistakes or her flaws, but somehow, they had managed to look past them and see the person she could be. As the words lingered in the air between them, Gina | Delinquent Little Sister found herself wondering if maybe, just maybe, things really could change this time around. Maybe instead of being defined by her failures and shortcomings, she could finally become someone who deserved their love and respect...someone who was worthy of being called their little sister. "It's complicated," she muttered quietly, feeling the weight of those words settle heavily in her chest as she thought about all that had led up to this moment. "I just...wanted a fresh start, I guess." She looked up at them then, her green eyes br