DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN NCIS OR ANY OF ITS CHARACTERS
A/N: A sequel of sorts to "Not So McPerfect: A Little Sister's Story
Measuring up to an Overachiever: A Not So McPerfect Story
Ugh, Sometimes I wish I didn't have a brother, especially an older brother. More specifically having an older brother who is the epitome of perfection, at least as far as our parents are concerned.
He's smart, graduated every level of schooling, including graduate school, at the top of his class. He's popular, at least with the 'geeky' crowd. He's a whiz with computers and they adore him. He's successful, all the top computer companies vied for him; he chose to work for NCIS, Naval Criminal Investigative Services (boy was our dad, a naval commander proud). One day he'll probably be an agent on the best team there.
Don't get me wrong, I love my brother Tim. He's sort of my hero. He's gotten me out of a tough jam or two and has tried to be a buffer between me and our parents. It's really hard to live up to the expectations my parents set for me. Tim has set the bar so high; I don't stand a chance at reaching it.
I'm a decent student, heck better than decent, just not number one. Currently I'm a sophomore and my rank is fourth out of 500 students. My parents say it's a nice start to the year.
I've been their challenge child all my life. I've bucked at their unrealistic demands on how I dress, style my hair and even the friends I make. I have to be true to myself.
Tim on the other hand never had a problem fulfilling all their incessant demands. Despite all the nitpicking our mom could muster, he always passed her inspections with flying colors. Even out on his own he still dresses meticulously and never has a hair out of place.
On top of all that he'd do anything for me, his baby sister, Sarah. Not that I often ask. The daily battles with mom over my hair and clothes still reign. Usually they occur after I've come home for the night, so it's pretty moot anyway, in my opinion.
Dad's a different story. He was away so much when Tim was younger. Tim never had to deal with Dad's overbearing parenting. Dad's demands are on a more personal level and now I'm in a bind.
I've been seeing Roger secretly for the past three months. Now he wants to meet my parents. Dad insists that I'm not permitted to start dating until my senior year, yeah right. I don't know what to do.
I called Tim and left a message for him to give me some advice. He hasn't dated much, but he knows how to talk to our father. Dad intimidates me too much to even know where to begin a conversation.
I've never been a daddy's girl. Heck until about six years ago he was still away most of the time. Now he's got a base assignment and I see way too much of him. I love him, too, but between both my parents I'm hardly able to be me at all.
Right now, I'm just waiting for Tim to get back to me. Sure hope he calls soon.