The following morning, Layla awoke to the sun's rays streaming through her window. She stretched languidly and promptly checked the time; it was 8:00 AM. She then heard the soft pitter-patter of paws by the back door. Rising from her bed, she let Venom, Rusty, and Knight outside into the backyard and smiled as she watched them curiously sniff around their new environment. Once the dogs had returned indoors, Layla prepared their meal, a mix of dog food and canned chicken. As she was heating a frozen breakfast sandwich, her stepbrother Liam arrived. They both took a seat at the table, where Layla inquired, "So, how is your remote customer service job going?" Liam responded, "It's going well. I can work whenever I choose throughout the day. I'm my own boss, and my earnings vary depending on how many days and hours I work each week, as well as how many customers I assist." Layla replied, "That's wonderful to hear. I start my job as a dog consultant today. It's quite similar to yours in that I can work whenever I wish without a fixed schedule. However, in my role, I can still receive payment even when I don't work. All I have to do is log into my account, click the Paid Time Off button, and enter the number of days I'll be off." "Wow, I wish my job had that option," Liam remarked. "But I still earn enough to help my roommates with bills and rent. Our cousin Conrad is an online data analyst with a flexible schedule, and his wife works remotely for a bank, also choosing her own hours. They manage the bills well and, fortunately, own their home, so they don't have to worry about rent." Layla then asked, "Speaking of your roommates, would you be interested in moving in with me? My landlord mentioned that if I want to add someone to the lease, I just need to inform him." Liam responded enthusiastically, "I'd like that."
Layla and Liam proceeded to Liam's apartment, where they meticulously packed his belongings into boxes and suitcases. Before their departure, Liam assured his two former roommates that he would be more than willing to contribute additional funds for rent and bills, should the need arise. Upon transferring his possessions to Layla's residence, the pair visited a furniture store to acquire a new bed for Liam, as he would no longer require the twin-sized bed from his previous apartment. While Liam examined the beds on offer, Layla took an interest in the lamp section. As she was inspecting a lava lamp, she was approached by a store employee who asked, "Can I help you, miss?" Turning to face him, Layla replied, "No, I'm just looking." The employee introduced himself, "No problem, I'm Jonathan Byers." She responded with a courteous, "I'm Layla Bosna," and observed Jonathan's attire: a short-sleeved black T-shirt, blue jeans, black Nikes, and tattoos extending down both arms. Jonathan inquired, "What brand of makeup do you have on?" Layla informed him, "I'm not wearing any makeup; this is all my natural beauty." Before Jonathan could comment further, Liam approached and said, "I found the bed I want." Introducing Liam, Layla remarked, "Oh, this is my brother Liam." Liam felt a surge of happiness at being introduced as her brother, rather than her stepbrother, a term Layla had often used. Jonathan acknowledged Liam before excusing himself to return to work, "Hi, well I have to get back to work." Layla completed the address form for the bed's delivery, and they then returned home. Upon arrival, they watched a 90s horror movie after Layla had fed the dogs. The bed was delivered an hour later, and Layla and Liam spent the remainder of the day setting up his room. They did so with an underlying awareness that the primary reason for obtaining a separate bed was to prevent their relatives, who came to visit from Rhode Island and had severed ties with Layla and Liam's toxic parents, from discovering that Layla and Liam preferred to sleep in the same bed. This practice began during their time living with their parents in Montgomery, where they shared a room and would wait until their parents fell asleep to share a bed. The only person privy to this arrangement was their cousin Conrad.
After they completed the setup of Liam's room, Liam inquired, "Since it is quite late, would you like to order some Chinese food?" Layla responded affirmatively, saying, "Yes." Consequently, Liam proceeded to order a meal consisting of sweet and sour chicken, shrimp lo mein, crab rangoon, egg rolls, and a two-liter bottle of root beer. As they dined, they watched the 1976 horror movie 'Dogs.' Upon finishing their meal, Layla and Liam decided to shower together, a practice they were accustomed to due to their previous living arrangements in Montgomery where conserving water to minimize the water bill was a common concern for their parents. After their shower, they remained unclothed and returned to the bedroom. While Layla was brushing her hair at her dresser, Liam approached her from behind and embraced her. He confessed, "I have always found you attractive, baby sister." Layla put down her brush, turned to face him, and admitted, "I have always had a crush on you." Despite being aware that a romantic relationship between step-siblings is generally considered inappropriate, they chose to act on their long-suppressed feelings. They began to kiss passionately. Liam lifted Layla into his arms, and she wrapped her legs around his waist. He laid her down gently and began to pleasure her orally while simultaneously stimulating her with his fingers. Soon, their positions shifted, and Layla reciprocated by pleasuring Liam orally. He gently encouraged her to take him deeper, which caused her to gag slightly. Layla then repositioned herself on her back, expressing her pleasure vocally as Liam entered her. He lavished attention on her breasts, sucking and gently tugging on her nipples while maintaining his rhythm. His actions became more intense, culminating in biting her neck, which elicited a strong physical response from Layla as she dug her fingers into his back. As he neared climax, Liam withdrew and directed Layla to open her mouth. She complied, and he ejaculated into her mouth, taking pleasure in watching her swallow. Afterward, they laid down beside each other. Layla nestled close to Liam and expressed her contentment, saying, "All these years were worth the wait. I am glad we were finally able to express our true feelings." Liam concurred, adding, "Yes, now we can consider ourselves more than just step-siblings." They shared another tender kiss before drifting off to sleep, with the dogs resting in the hallway.