"You know Sheila, just because we're in the same family doesn't necessarily make you my sister. And anyway you're only 18 which is a long way from my 21."
"OK Bruce. I know you're big and you're bad just like the 'B' in your name."
"Whatever" said Bruce. "As long as I don't have to sit next to you at dinner tonight, you can say and think whatever you want."
Back in her room, Sheila though more about what Bruce said and wondered if he really thought she was some sort of lesser person because of here age. "I'm 18 and have seen a lot more maturity than most. When I walk into a room people take notice. That much i know."
And with that thought in mind, Sheila changed out of her school clothes and headed for her closet.
Bruce, meanwhile, couldn't shake off the sting he felt from Sheila's comment. I like Sheila like a sister he thought. Actually, Bruce found himself thinking about Sheila a lot more than perhaps he should. Sheila knew how to find the spotlight, that much he knew. Invariably, when ever the family went out, no matter where or when, Sheila took center stage, and for reasons he did not understand Bruce found himself attracted to Sheila's spotlight.
Unfortunately, the day to day reality was that Bruce had to share a bathroom with Sheila. This led to more than its share of awkward moments. True to form, Sheila assumed the world around here understood her proclivities and for that reason, never thought to lock the bathroom door or otherwise take any precautions, when it came to an expectation of privacy. In other words, she expected that Bruce respected her needs
When Bruce heard the water running in the bathroom, he thought to himself "Well, I guess I'll be the last one dressed for dinner tonight. I might as well take my time about it."
Standing in front of the closet mirror, Bruce pulled off his T shirt. His hair was dark and smooth. It looked better than normal today, because of the nice style he'd received from his mother's hair stylist.