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Hints

"Y/N, wake up, it's past 11," a voice called softly.

I opened my eyes groggily and blinked a few times. Devon stood at the edge of the bed, arms crossed, one eyebrow raised like she'd been waiting way too long.

"How did you even find out where the Kaulitz brothers live?" I mumbled, pulling the blanket over my head. "You're full of secrets."

She smirked. "Your aunt sent me. She said we're having a girls' self-care day. And if you don't get up now, she's going to show up here in her robe and slippers."

That got me up.

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Downstairs, Bill and Tom were lounging on the couch watching TV when Devon and I appeared.

"Finally, someone's awake," Bill said, clapping dramatically.

"Don't get too excited," I teased, walking over to kiss his cheek. "We're leaving now."

As I turned to leave, Tom called out to me. Devon took that as her cue.

"I'll get the car ready, Y/N. Bye boys," she said, winking as she walked out.

Tom approached me near the front door. "I just wanted to say I'm sorry for last night, I was drinking a lot." he said quietly. "I just feel like all your attention is on bill."

I blinked, giving him a small smile. "Thanks, but you're not forgiven."

His expression faltered.

"Bye, Tom," I whispered, kissing his cheek before heading out.

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Aunt Sofia's House – Early Afternoon

"Finally! C'mon, ladies. let's get started!" Aunt Sofia said excitedly as she let us inside.

"I've got masks for everything even our feet," she added proudly. "Now go sit in the living room while I finish lunch."

Devon and I exchanged a grin and made our way to the couch.

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Between nail painting, facials, and way too many snacks, the energy was cozy and chaotic.

We were lounging with face masks and fluffy socks when I broke the silence.

"I think I have feelings for Tom."

Both Devon and Aunt Sofia looked at me, then at each other.

"That's great!" my aunt said, practically bouncing as she hugged me. "My young woman is growing up!"

"I'm not surprised," she continued. "I saw the way Tom looked at you the first day we went to their house. It was like a movie boom, love at first sight!"

"Yeah, that's really cute," Devon added with a soft laugh. "I'm rooting for you."

I hesitated, then blurted out, "I'm thinking about... telling him how I feel."

Aunt Sofia's jaw dropped. "¡Ay dios mío!" She covered her ears dramatically. "We do not talk about this out loud with guests, it's bad luck!"

Devon burst out laughing. "Y/N, stop, you're killing me. But honestly... girl, do what feels right."

"I've found someone too," Devon added casually, popping some popcorn into her mouth. "We've been hanging out a lot... and hooking up. He's loud, though."

"Too much information!" I giggled, covering my face.

Devon grinned and stretched out next to me. "Just take it slow, make sure it's what you really want."

"Exactly," Aunt Sofia said, tossing cucumber slices over her eyes. "You're young, savor everything. But if you do decide to do it..."

She paused dramatically, then stood up and ran upstairs.

"Oh no," I whispered. "What is she doing?"

A moment later she returned with a small, dusty box and sat it on the coffee table.

Inside: condoms, little instructional pamphlets, and way too many things I didn't want to name.

"Aunt Sofia!"

"Relax!" she laughed. "Education is power, mija."

"I was just trying to say I might have feelings, not sign up for a workshop," I teased.

She handed me a condom with a wink. "Always be prepared."

We both cracked up, Devon joining in as we tossed popcorn at each other and collapsed into a pile of laughter and pillow fluff.