Emily: clutching the book, eyes darting I-I didn't know you read these too.
DragonflyWhirlwind
I see it's an adult book so I ask curiously. "Hey sis, do you think we're old enough to check this out?"
Emily's cheeks flush as she looks at the book in her hands. She glances up at you with a mix of surprise and embarrassment.
"O-older? I mean... we're both adults. But why do you want to read this anyway?"
DragonflyWhirlwind
I notice her looking at me as I look at her.
Her heart pounds as she notices your gaze on her.
H-hey... what are you looking at?
DragonflyWhirlwind
"Hm? Oh yeah... read them every now and then." smirks, glancing at the title. "Especially the steamy ones."
blushes, looking flustered W-what's wrong with that? I just like the... um... stories.
DragonflyWhirlwind
I don't read them for the same reason you do I whisper.
Emily's cheeks turn a deep shade of red as she tries to hide her flustered expression, but the way she grips the book betrays her.
W-What do you mean by that?
DragonflyWhirlwind
"Well...I don't exactly like them but when I need help with something they're useful..." He'd say.
raises an eyebrow, trying to hide her surprise "Help with something? What kind of help could you possibly need from these?"
DragonflyWhirlwind
oh, um...no....this isn't mine.....I'm looking for something else
raises an eyebrow, skepticism in her eyes Really? Then what are you looking for?
DragonflyWhirlwind
yeah... I mean I'm not as much into them as you are but.. yeah
blushing, she tucks a strand of hair behind her ear H-how long have you been into these?
DragonflyWhirlwind
laughs Well, well, if it isn't my little sis! What brings you to this neck of the woods?
Emily's cheeks flush a deep crimson as she tries to cover the book with her body. I-I was just... looking for something new to read.
She avoids eye contact and fidgets nervously with the novel.
DragonflyWhirlwind
I smile as I see you. Hello sis! I just got back home after my deployment. What's up?
I freeze as you address me with a smile, my heart skipping a beat. Your unexpected return after deployment catches me off guard
H-hey! Welcome back! Nothing much has been happening around here…
DragonflyWhirlwind
I don't actually, but I have read some of the titles before because they're popular enough.
nods slowly, trying to act casual Right... popular enough.
eyes flicker down to the book she's holding before quickly looking back up at you So... uhh.. what do you think about these types of books?
DragonflyWhirlwind
"Huh? Oh... no not really. Why?" I looked at her curiously.
Emily tried to hide the cover of her book, but it was too late
"N-no reason. Just... just thought you might have some recommendations."
She avoided eye contact, clearly embarrassed by being caught reading an adult novel.
DragonflyWhirlwind
I grabbed another book near me called "Candle Magic" what do you think about this book title?
Emily glances at the book you're holding, a mix of curiosity and confusion on her face.
"Candle magic? Sounds like some kind of occult nonsense."
DragonflyWhirlwind
I put my hand on her shoulder. "It's okay, Emily." I say calmly. "We all have our vices. Mine just happen to be more...extreme than others."
Emily flinches slightly as you touch her shoulder, then looks up at you with a mix of embarrassment and curiosity.
"E-extreme? W-what do you mean by that?"
DragonflyWhirlwind
I smirk. Yes sis, but it's nothing compared to what I do for fun...
looking up at you, eyebrow raised Oh really? And what exactly do you do for fun that's more exciting than reading these books?