Chapter 71 - Lost

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Orion loved his sisters, more than anyone else in the world. But he also understood the implications of their proposal. "Are you sure this is what you want?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. "Or is this just because you're... jealous of my girlfriends?"

Luna and Aurora shared a glance before Aurora stepped forward. She took a deep breath, her face paling slightly under the moonlight. "It's not about jealousy, Orion," she began, her voice steady despite the uncertainty swirling in her eyes. "We see how much time you spend with your girlfriends. It's only normal. You're growing up, and we can't stop that."

"But," Luna chimed in, her voice stronger than Aurora's, "we don't want to be left behind. We don't want to lose you, Orion. So, we want to become your girlfriends as well."

Orion was taken aback by their words. He could see the raw sincerity in their eyes, the desperation clinging onto every syllable. Yet, he felt a pang of guilt gnawing at his insides. He didn't want to pull his sisters into the societal crossfire that came with being lovers.

"I... I don't know," he stammered, his mind a whirlpool of thoughts. He looked down, his gaze locked on the sand beneath his feet. "This is... a lot to take in."

Luna and Aurora didn't say anything, allowing Orion the silence he needed. Yet, their hands never left his arms, their silent support making his heart ache with a love he couldn't put into words.

Orion closed his eyes, trying to sort through his feelings. He loved Luna and Aurora, he did. But the idea of being lovers, it was a big step, a move that would change their lives forever. Was he ready to risk their familial bond for a relationship that the world would never understand?

As the waves crashed against the shore, Orion finally found the words he had been searching for. He looked up, meeting his sisters' hopeful eyes.

"I... I love you both," he began, his voice hoarse with emotion. "More than anything in the world. But, being lovers... It's a big step. And I... I need time to think. To understand what it means for us."

Luna and Aurora nodded, their expressions understanding, their grips on his arms easing. Orion looked at them, their faces lit by the soft moonlight, their eyes filled with an emotion that was stronger than sibling love.

"Give me some time," he murmured, the words carrying a weight he had never felt before. "I promise, I will think about it."

As the silence fell over them once again, the waves crashing against the shore the only sound breaking the quiet, Orion knew one thing for sure - his life was about to change forever. For better or worse, he wasn't sure yet. But one thing was certain: whatever the decision, Luna and Aurora would be right there with him, their bonds unbreakable, their love unconditional.

The once lively household felt eerily quiet as Orion returned home, a veil of tension hanging heavily in the air. The siblings, usually brimming with energy and cheerful banter, were unusually silent, their steps softer and their words few.

Selene and Elara, mothers well-attuned to the emotional climate of their family, instantly noticed the shift in Orion's demeanor. Despite the bustling kitchen around them, their gazes lingered on their son, their brows furrowed in concern. Still, they chose to respect his silence, offering him space to process whatever was troubling him.

During dinner, Orion's silence was deafening. He picked at his food, barely registering the taste, his thoughts consumed by Luna and Aurora's words. "Lovers," the word echoed in his mind, a declaration that challenged the bonds of their sibling relationship.

As he mechanically chewed on his food, Orion couldn't help but mumble to himself, "Lovers...". It was a taboo relationship, something that transcended sibling love. Yet, the way Luna and Aurora proposed it, it seemed almost... innocent. It was their solution to keeping him close, to becoming a part of his life beyond the confines of their familial bond.

Orion sighed, running his hand through his hair in frustration. He was well aware of his sisters' jealousy, but it wasn't towards his girlfriends. They were jealous because they felt they couldn't offer him the same companionship his girlfriends did. They didn't want to share him, not with 'thots' who could potentially distance him from them. He knew their decision to become his girlfriends was motivated by love and a need to be there for him.

His thoughts ran wild. If he didn't spend time with other girls, his sisters wouldn't feel the need to become his girlfriends. But then again, he couldn't deny his feelings towards his girlfriends. He couldn't sacrifice his own desires for the sake of alleviating his sisters' worries. The mere thought of it felt like an unfair trade-off, one that would leave all of them unhappy.

"Orion?" The soft voice of Selene pulled him out of his thoughts. He looked up to meet her gentle eyes, her knowing gaze searching his face. "Is everything alright, sweetheart?"

Orion swallowed, the lump in his throat making it hard for him to speak. He could see the concern etched on his mothers' faces, and for a moment, he felt a pang of guilt for worrying them.

"I'm... just thinking, Mom," he replied, trying to offer her a reassuring smile. He was well aware it fell flat, but he appreciated Selene's understanding nod.

Elara, a seasoned warrior who had faced countless battles, found herself at a loss. She watched Orion, her heart aching for her son, her hands tightening around her utensils. His confusion was palpable, and it took all her strength not to intervene, to let him figure out his feelings at his own pace.

As Orion retreated to his room after dinner, Luna and Aurora exchanged glances. They could sense the turmoil their brother was going through. "We need to give him time, Luna," Aurora whispered, her voice strained.

Luna simply nodded, her gaze focused on Orion's retreating figure. She knew they had dropped a bombshell on him, and he needed time to process it. But she couldn't shake off the gnawing worry, the fear of his potential rejection. "I hope he understands why we did this," she murmured, more to herself than to Aurora.

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