"You are too cute!" She laughed as Meryn tried to spit out yarn fuzz. "I am not cute. I am sexy and alluring," Meryn protested. "Sorry to burst your bubble, short stack, but you're so cute, it should be illegal." "You were an only child weren't you?" Meryn asked sourly. "Yes and I have always wanted a sister. You're it." "Is it just me or are you teasing me more today than yesterday?" "Of course, I am. I have adopted you, so gloves are off. You now matter to me, so I don't have to be nice." "Wait. So, because I'm now family, you can be mean to me? How does that work?" Meryn demanded.
