A/N - Hello all. I think this is only the third story I've ever written for this category, and the first two stories were part of a series I finished long ago.
Much like my 'Love Around the World' series, most of these stories will probably only be around 10k to 15k words. Well, that'll be the aim though they might go for longer, as long as the stories don't drone on unnecessarily!
Previous stories in this series:
My Father's Best Friend (Gay Male)
My Mother's Best Friend (Mature)
Australian / British standard English. There is a good chance of: lots of profanity, characters drinking, typos, mistakes, and bad grammar at times.
Proofreading and editing suggestions provided by OhDave1. Any mistakes are still mine.
Comments are appreciated as always. Anonymous comments are moderated.
Feedback by email is always welcome. Enjoy chatting with anyone who likes my work.
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A sister does her best to help her little brother finally get laid.
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Hannah
Watching her little brother messing around with a couple of his friends by the pool, she glanced to her side to see her three best friends all watching on with interest. Hannah still referred to Chris as her 'little brother' though there wasn't all that much 'little' about him anymore. He'd turned twenty a couple of months before and had long towered over the women of the household. He'd done so since around the age of seventeen when he finally had that long-awaited growth spurt.
He was now six-two. Years of playing rugby league had helped give him a defined physique as although only an amateur, he took it seriously and was at the gym five days a week. Broad-shouldered, strong arms, a toned chest though not overly cut. His blue eyes were currently hidden by his sunglasses, he used an electric razor and always kept a day or two of stubble. Thick light brown hair on his head.
Hannah knew she was biased when it came to her little brother, thinking he was incredibly handsome. But it was his sweet nature that made her love him so much. He barely had a bad bone in his body. Even on the rugby field, he would put his body on the line but was never unnecessarily violent in what was already a violent game. She'd never seen or heard of him throwing a punch.
And his friends clearly loved him as well. His three friends with him by or in the pool had been by his side since their earliest days at primary school.
"Is your brother still single?" Melody asked her quietly.
Hannah had to nod as she wasn't aware of any special woman in his life. "The last girlfriend he had was Jennifer, when he was in high school. I don't think they ever did all that much together," she replied.
"You don't think... You think he might still be a virgin?" Melody asked, Hannah noting the surprise in her friend's tone.
"Well, I don't think he ever did anything with Jennifer. They started dating before his growth spurt, and though he's still rather shy now, he was even worse when he was around fifteen. Could barely say two words to a girl. Jennifer was the one to ask him out. She was a cute little thing. A little nerdish, if I'm honest. She genuinely liked him, but I think she liked him as her boyfriend as it kept every other boy at bay. She was bookish, but I saw her over here a couple of times in a two-piece, and she had considerable assets on her chest."
"But you don't think they ever did anything?" Melody asked.
"I don't ask my brother about his sex life, but I think Mum would have got him to say something about it once it happened. Or he would have let it slip." She paused and sipped at her drink. "I know he was heartbroken when Jennifer chose to attend university in Melbourne instead of staying in Sydney. But she wanted away from everything here. Shitty homelife, not many friends, and going to Melbourne offered a fresh start."
"And he's been single since?" Gina wondered, one of her other two friends showing an interest in their conversation.
"As far as I'm aware. He doesn't talk much about his private life, but I think that's because there isn't much of one. He studies five days a week. Goes to footy training two nights a week during the season. Plays his game on a Saturday afternoon. Sunday is his only real free time of the week."
Hannah laughed as Chris was wrestling with one of his friends and easily got the upper hand, eventually pushing his friend into the pool. His friend reappeared, thankfully laughing away. "Always forget how fucking strong you are," Mike exclaimed.
"Don't think I'm offering a hand to help you out. I know you'll just try and pull me in."
Mike lifted himself out and walked to get his towel, noticing that Chris kept a careful eye on his friend. Mike was his best friend, and the pair were always horsing around. Both were mature and responsible young men most of the time, but put them together, and they revert to idiot teenager status.
"Do his friends have girlfriends?" Melody wondered.
"Mike's been with his girlfriend since they were both sixteen. Seeing them together, you know it's for life. It's rather beautiful. Mark plays the field. New girl on his arm every three months or so. Daniel is recently single. His girlfriend was a year younger and wanted to enjoy the full university experience."
"Why do some young women always think that?" Hailey asked.
"It's the modern world," Gina replied, "I never had an interest in heading out each weekend to get fucked by random blokes. I mean, enjoy sex if you want, but I always found the sex was far better with someone who loved you, and took the time to learn your body, how to make the experience so totally enjoyable that you'd never want to let him go."
"So your brother has spent nearly three years at university single and not getting laid?" Melody finally asked.
"It's not a bad thing being a virgin, Melody," Hannah replied.
"I know. I know. But he's so damned sweet and handsome..."
"You're single, Mel," Hailey stated, "Why don't you date him? Or would that be an issue of concern for you, Hannah?"
Melody immediately glanced at Hannah. Hannah was aware that her three friends all had a crush on her little brother. They all might be twenty-four years old, but the age gap wasn't that much of a problem. Hannah was currently single, and if it wasn't for the fact Chris was her brother, she would consider dating such a sweet and handsome young man.
"I know you won't hurt him, Mel," Hannah finally replied, "But he is my little brother. I know you wouldn't break his heart, but I'm left thinking that he's now been a virgin for so long, aware all of his friends have likely lost theirs long ago, that I reckon he might only want to be with a woman who he'll want to spend his life with."
"You mean a one-and-done?" Melody replied, "You really think that?"
"If it wasn't for the fact Jennifer moved away, I think they would have been intimate eventually and would have remained committed."
"Maybe you could feel him out for me..." Melody finally suggested, "I mean... If you don't mind the idea of me dating him?"
Hannah removed her sunglasses and looked at her best friend, Melody removing her sunglasses so they could look at each other in the eyes. "You know I love you, Mel. And most important is that I trust you. I'll talk to Chris and figure out what he really wants. I know you wouldn't just spend a night in bed with him and that would be it."
"I wouldn't just leap into bed with him anyway," Melody assured her, "Do you think he'd want to date me?"
That made the other three girls laugh. "Please, he's always checking us out," Gina exclaimed, thankful that Chris and his friends were far too engaged in their own conversations to pay any attention to their conversation.
"My little brother is obviously very shy, and when it comes to his sister and her friends, I'm sure you don't miss how awkward he can still be from time to time," Hannah said, "And the idea of asking out one of his sisters' friends... I'm sure he probably thinks about it but would believe that I wouldn't like it."
"So maybe I should ask him out then?" Melody wondered.
"Let me talk to him first. If he seems keen, then I'll give you the green light, Melody."
"You do realise he's not the only one to have a little crush," Hailey said softly.
"I'm aware the three of you all like looking at him, but how well do you really know him at heart?"
"I'd like to get to know," Gina stated.
"Me too," Hailey added, "But given that we both have boyfriends, and that Melody is currently single..."
The two groups didn't particularly mingle for the rest of the afternoon. Chris's friends were friendly but not all that interested given their relationship status or they were a little wary that it was Hannah and her friends. Hannah and her friends only started to head inside when the sun started to disappear, and the heat of the day started to fade.
Chris was already inside, his friends having gone home for the evening. Melody, Gina and Hailey all disappeared to Hannah's bedroom to get changed, no plans for the evening as they'd been out together the night before. Hannah still lived at home with her mother and younger brother as finding somewhere to live that was reasonably priced had proven difficult. Melody still lived at home, and Gina and Hailey lived with their boyfriends.
Their mother arrived home after a day out with her friends, carrying some shopping and also a couple of large pizzas. Chris wandered out from his bedroom upon hearing his mother call out, greeting her with the usual kiss on the cheek and a big cuddle. Hannah always smiled at seeing how affectionate the young man was with his mother. And her mother always had this smile on her face that reflected just how much she loved that her grown son never shied away from showing his love and affection.
He'd been a little awkward during puberty. No real surprise considering the changes to his body and hormones raging. Hannah had noticed the distance he kept from her, for example. She was aware of the little crush he'd also nursed on his big sister. Never anything that would get out of hand and very weird, but she was only a few years older than he was, and once the awkwardness passed, their relationship was even better.
After dinner, Chris grabbed a drink from the fridge and returned to his room, Hannah noting it was only a bottle of soda. He never drank at home and rarely had much to drink when he was out and about with his friends. Hannah watched some trash television with her mother, sharing a bottle of wine as her mother shared a couple of stories from the brunch she'd had with her friends.
"Megan is on the verge of finally leaving her husband," she explained, "I told her she should have done it ten years ago. I've never been shy in telling you that the best thing I ever did was kick out your father when I did. Nothing but a mooch and a loser."
