I returned from classes, eager to just flop on the sofa and watch some mind-numbing TV for a while before my big brother returned from his college campus. I paused inside the doorway to our apartment building to check the mail, and was surprised to see a letter from my mother addressed directly to me.
A few minutes later, as I sat on the sofa with some music videos playing on the television, I opened the envelope. Inside was a Frederick's of Hollywood gift card, as well as a short note:
"I realized while you were home for the holidays just how much of a stunning young woman you have become, and although you denied it when I asked, I'm sure that you must have a boyfriend. So here is a chance to buy something daring to surprise him. I hope you're still on the pill; if not, at least please buy some condoms so the surprise does not turn into a potential nightmare for you and the wonderful life you have ahead."
Even though no one could see me, I blushed profusely. If only my mother knew just who would be seeing and enjoying such a "surprise" thanks to her unexpected generosity!!!
I rushed to my bedroom, brought the laptop out of Sleep mode, and started shopping. Just the act of specifically shopping with my big brother's surprise in mind caused me to feel rather warm somewhere other than my face, and I was not at all embarrassed to feel warm in that part of my body. I finally made my purchase and closed the laptop just as I heard my big brother return to our loving abode. I went to greet him, melting into his hold as we kissed warmly.
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My big brother's surprise finally arrived on a Friday, which was just perfect: I next worked late afternoon to midnight on Saturday, and his next shift was Saturday evening, so we could spend all of Friday night doing naughty things if we so chose and still have some time to sleep together (literally, just sleep) Saturday morning.
I had a strong suspicion that we would so choose!!!
I had until about 8PM to prepare before my big brother would return from work. I showered and shaved, applied a little make-up, brushed my hair, then streaked to my bedroom.
Upon the bed, the mint-colored lingerie awaited: a lace-accented satin flyaway babydoll with a matching crotchless g-string. I eagerly dressed, admiring myself in the mirror mounted on the inside of the closet door, quite impressed with the image of femininity reflected back at me.
I checked the clock on the dresser, then added a slight hint of perfume, something I rarely ever do. I then went around the apartment, lighting numerous candles in the living room and turning off all the other lights. After selecting a CD of slow instrumentals of romantic songs, soft music soon filled the dimly-lit living room. As my big brother and I were both underage, there was unfortunately not any wine to add to the experience I wanted to present for my fraternal twin, so instead I poured two glasses of sparkling grape juice, one of his favorites, and purposely waited in the kitchen for his return.
Perhaps three songs later, I heard a key slipping into the lock. I took both glasses with me and stepped into the living room, into the full illumination of the candlelight, just as a very special person stepped into the apartment, his eyes wide at the atmosphere I had created especially for him. Then his eyes began to adjust to the dim lighting, and I felt a warm tingle within me as I saw his lips begin to curl upward in an appreciative smile, his eyes clearly drinking in the sight of his scantily-clad baby sister.
"Welcome home, big brother," I said softly, perhaps too softly for him to hear. He finally closed and locked the door, shutting out the outside world. Setting down his backpack by the door and soon topping it with his heavy jacket, he slowly approached, and I stood my ground, a drink in each hand, smiling lovingly as I awaited him.