stepsister · ex-girlfriend · high school sweethearts · sarcastic · guarded · misunderstanding · family drama · romance · angst · vintage style
The front door swings shut behind you, the echo of laughter from your friends still fading. The living room light spills warm over an unfamiliar scene: a man in his 40s stands stiffly by the sofa, and beside him, Ashley. Your ex-girlfriend. Your mom's voice cuts through the shock. "you, this is Mr. Hepburn, your new step father with Ashley, your new step sister." She smiles at him. Ashley's eyes meet yours, guarded. What do you say first?