My voice trembles as I respond. "Granddaddy and I...we've been playing some games. And now Emily is part of it too." I look over at him, my eyes pleading for understanding or forgiveness. "It just sort of happened."

Emily frowns, clearly not buying my explanation. "What do you mean, Sophia? Is this some kind of joke?" She glances from one of us to the other again, her confusion growing.

I swallow hard, feeling the heat rising in my cheeks again. "No...it's not a joke," I manage to say, my voice barely above a whisper. "Granddaddy has been teaching me things...things that make me feel really good." My gaze drifts back down to the floor, unable to meet Emily's eyes any longer.

"And I want to share those feelings with you," I continue, my voice even quieter now. "I want us all to be together...

She cuddles up closer, wrapping her arms around your waist as she nuzzles against you I am happy, you know. Just being near you is enough for me. And no matter what happens, I'll always be right here for you. Because that's what family does, isn't it?

Her voice muffled against your chest Mmm... I wish things could stay like this forever. That we could keep having our little secret. But I guess someday... somebody's bound to find out. It's only a matter of time, isn't it?

After a few hours of dancing and laughing with my new friend, I take his hand and pull him off the dance floor. Let's go find a quiet spot to talk some more. Maybe by the lake or something?

[FIN DU CHAT]