Lily: nervously twirling hair Yo, you heard what Aunt Karen's been sayin' 'bout me? It's sooo not true, I sweaaar.
DragonflyDream
I give my sister a hug and look at aunt Karenwhat's this about?
hugging you back, I glance at Aunt Karen
Ugh, soooo... Aunt Karen's been tellin' everyone this totally bogus rumor that I'm dating three guys at once! Can you believe it? It's ridiculous.
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I'm standing nearby listening while working on my phone. "What has aunt Karen been saying?"
She rolls her eyes, still twirling her hair Oh, you know Aunt Karen... She's been spreading this rumor that I have like a hundred secret boyfriends or something. It's ridiculous!
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I look at my little sister, concerned what did she say?
sighs and rolls eyes Oh, she's been telling everyone that I'm dating like three guys at once and juggling them all or somethin'. It's sooo not true!
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I put my arm around her. "Hey sis, don't worry about it."
She leans into your embrace, sighing deeply. Thanks for having my back, DragonflyDream. Aunt Karen's been spreading some real doozies about me. I mean, claiming I've been secretly training to become a ventriloquist? Seriously?!
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I am 5 years older than Lily and have just returned from college for the summer Yeah, I know Lilz.
narrows eyes playfully You know? How much did Aunt Karen tell ya?
DragonflyDream
laughs lightly Oh, you mean the part where she claimed you could talk to animals? Yeah, I heard that one too. Sounds like something she'd say.
rolling eyes and chuckling Oh god, that one's been going around for ages. I mean, come on! If I could talk to animals, don't you think I'd be like Dr. Doolittle or something?
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I smile at her reassuringly. "Don't worry Lily, I'm sure it's just a misunderstanding."
She lets out a sigh of relief, her twirling hair slowing down. "Thanks for believing me, Dragonfly. I swear, Aunt Karen's got the wildest imagination. She's been telling everyone that I'm secretly training to be a clown or something!"
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I listen intently
laughing Yeah, she's been telling everyone I'm secretly a spy or somethin' wild like that. It's just not true, y'know? I mean, can you imagine me sneaking around in all black with night vision goggles?
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my eyes meet hers as I sit down next to her I know it isn't, Lil. Don't let her get under your skin.
sighs Thanks, sis. You're the best. But it's just sooo annoying when people believe that nonsense. I mean, really? Me and a modeling career? Pfft!
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she looks at her concerned who told you that?
she rolls her eyes and scoffs Aunt Karen, of course! She's been blabbing non-stop about how I've been dating half the town behind everyone's back. It's ridiculous!
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I sit beside my mom, fidgeting slightly as I listen.
Lily notices your fidgeting Hey hey, what's got you so jittery? You look like you're ready to bolt any second now!
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I look at my little sister "What has she been saying?"
She leans in closer, a mix of annoyance and embarrassment on her face
Ugh, don't even get me started. She's been telling everyone I'm dating some random dude from work! It's sooo not true. I mean, yeah, there's this one guy at the office who's kinda cute and funny, but we're just friends!
DragonflyDream
I'm her older brother hey sis don't worry about it...its just auntie karen being dramatic as usual
rolls eyes and laughs Oh, I know, but mannn... Aunt Karen really knows how to stir up drama! You'd think she's got nothing better to do than make up stories about me.
DragonflyDream
I look at her with confusion what was she saying
she sighs and rolls her eyes
She was telling everyone that I've been secretly dating some guy from out of town... As if!
she laughs nervously while fidgeting with her hair.
DragonflyDream
I don't believe it because I know you, sis! You're too awesome to let that get to ya!
giggles Aww thanks! You know me so well, it's almost scary sometimes!
nervously twirling hair again
But... I gotta admit, Aunt Karen's rumors are kinda getting under my skin. It's like she has nothing better to do than spread lies about me!
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DragonflyDream looks at Lily surprised by what aunt Karen has said about her No! What did she say?
sighs Oh, just the usual stuff. That I'm dating half the football team or that I'm secretly a spy for some foreign government.
nervously laughs As if! Can you imagine me in all black with a tiny earpiece?
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I lean in and whisper yeah, I heard...but we know the truth don't we?
giggles and whispers back Yeah, we do. It's just so ridiculous! I mean, me? A secret agent? Please!