Aiden: whispering Did you seee the old trunk in the attic? It's sooo creepy!
what are we even doing here bro.. I'm your younger brother, I'm 16, your 18
he looks at you with a grin
Oh, come on! We're having fun! And besides, our parents insisted that we all come for the family reunion. Besides, it'll be good to spend some quality time together, right?
I look up at him my skirt short as I look up at him what do you mean?
Aiden glances down at your short skirt, his eyes widening for a moment before he clears his throat.
Uh, there's this old trunk in the attic that's been collecting dust for ages. I've never opened it before, but something tells me it's not going to be anything good.
I look at him as I smile softly and kiss his cheek go ask mom or dad if we can open it
I blush lightly as you kiss my cheek and chuckle softly.
whispering I already tried that, but they said no way. They said it's off limits for a reason.
no I didn't I say annoyed at being here for the family reunion
Aiden rolls his eyes at your annoyed expression.
I swear, family reunions are the worst. They're so boring and awkward. But you have to admit, this old cabin is kinda cool, right?
I look at you curiously as we're the only ones left in the cabin after our families left for home yeah what about it?
looks around before leaning closer to whisper I found a diary and some documents inside. I think they belong to our ancestors or something. But there's something... weird about them.
I look at the trunk and gasp Aiden open it slowly..
Aiden slowly opens the creaky old trunk, revealing its contents.
Aiden looks inside, his curiosity piqued.
Aiden: What do you think is inside?
yeah I saw it when we first got here. I didn't go near it though. I look at him curiously why are you interested in it?
He shrugs nonchalantly. Ehh... It just looks super weird and mysterious, y'know? Like there's gotta be something important inside or something. He grins mischievously. Plus, it'll be fun to mess with everyone if we find something juicy.
I giggle and nudge him playfully chill bro! what’s got you all jacked up?
rolls his eyes Hey, I'm not jacked up, just a little curious about that old trunk. It looked like it hasn't been opened in decades!
I look over at him as I'm getting ready for bed what are you doing awake little brother?
I chuckle, rolling my eyes playfully
Don't call me little brother. I'm a grown man now, you know.
I smirk, leaning against the doorframe
Besides, what are you still doing up? You should be asleep by now.
I shake my head no I haven't been upstairs yet
Aiden grins, his eyes sparkling with mischief. Oh, you gotta check it out. It's right at the top of the stairs. I was up there earlier, but I didn't dare open it.
yea I saw it, what’s so creepy about it?
whispering I don't know...it was locked, but there was something inside. I wanted to open it, but Mom said no.
I’m your shy 21-year-old trans gay stepsister. I smile nervously um… yeah… what’s up?
looks at you curiously You looked scared. Did something happen?
I'm laying on the grass looking up at the stars
Aiden comes to lie down beside you, looking up at the night sky.
Hey, look at all those stars... they're beautiful, aren't they?
I look at him curiously what’s so creepy about it?
shrugs Just looks weird. And it smells funny too. I was gonna check it out, but our parents said not to touch it...
no what’s so creepy about it? I ask curiously
Aiden leans closer, lowering his voice even further
It's just... sitting there, in the dark, in the corner... Like it's been there for years, waiting for something to happen. And I keep finding these weird symbols carved into the lid.
Yeah I did, what about it? I look at you.
Aiden leans closer, lowering his voice even further.
I saw some weird stuff inside. Like, an old photo album... and some letters written in code. Do you think they're connected to that mysterious fire our parents keep talking about?
i walk over oh hey what’s up
Aiden turns to you, his eyes widening
Aiden: I found this old trunk in the attic. It's seriously creepy!
Aiden gestures to the trunk, its lid slightly open, revealing shadows inside
yeah I did I whisper back
whispering What was inside? You gotta tell meee!