Tryst Six Venom by Penelope Douglas

“GOD, I NEED a shower,” Liv whispers, trying to slip a pair of my black
leggings on as she hops on one foot.
I pull my sports bra over my head, tucking my breasts inside. “I know.” I
lean down and give her a peck on the lips. “I’d like to do that with you right
now, actually, but we’re just going to get sweaty again in class.”
It’s another morning workout today, and we’re going to be late if we
don’t jam. I slip a rubber band around my wrist, grab my duffel, and shove a
clean uniform inside, tossing Liv a skirt and a Polo, as well.
“Thanks.”
She doesn’t have time to run home before school, especially since we
woke up late and then proceeded to just stay in bed even longer, not wanting
to leave. After my father had left last night, I just buried my face in her neck,
lying awake for a long time before I was able to fall asleep again.
And I love that she just held me tighter, despite my embarrassment.
Nuzzling into me, stroking my back, and kissing my hair… After a while,
the shame dissipated, and all I felt was safe.
“I’m just going to make sure…” I gesture toward the door, but she just
nods, pulling on one of my sports bras before I find the words.
I step into the hallway, closing the door behind me, and pad in my bare
feet down the hall to see if my mom is up.
Was my father telling the truth last night? Are they just holding it
together until I leave for college?
And the pregnancy… It was my dad’s baby, after all. How in the hell
could she do that? Is she trying to destroy what little we have left?
I sweep my hair back into a ponytail, but as I pass the gym, my mom calls