Alicia was back working again. She had no idea how long it would be before she had another day off. She was on an early shift meaning she was meant to finish at 7, she had asked the girls to come to the hospital after cheerleading as she was more likely to finish on time that way.
The girls were both looking forward to going to cheerleading after school. They had a really good week previously at school. Both Saskia and Malia were struggling with the fact that Alicia was working so much. They could both see how tired and stressed their sister was so they didn't want to add to it. Saskia was getting on really well with Hailey, Kimberley and Harriette and they were now really close. They headed school and were relieved that the school day went quickly and they were getting ready for cheerleading.
"Oi, is that mine?" Malia asked as she noticed her sister putting a sports bra on. Saskia froze and pulled it down before nodding. She had been standing speaking to Kimberley she hadn't even noticed her sister.
"Sorry" Saskia said biting her lip slightly.
"It's fine, just ask me in the future" Malia said and Saskia nodded. She had been asked to wear shorts this week as it was easier for her to fly that way.
They headed into the gym hall and were quickly warming up. Saskia found it weird being with her sister. She was one of the youngest in the club with Kimberley.
Once they were warmed up, they went back into the stunt groups they were in the previous week. Saskia was relieved that she was with her sister again. They started completing the basic stunts which they were taught the previous week. Saskia managed them all perfectly. She felt very exposed in her shorts especially when she felt her sister's hand go right up her shorts by accident.
"Mal" Saskia whispered when they were on a quick break.
"What's up" Malia asked looking at her sister. Saskia encouraged her sister to come to her and Malia knelt over.
"Can you see up my shorts?" Saskia asked.
"What do you mean?" Malia asked.
"Can you see up my shorts when I am flying" Saskia asked.
"Slightly because your shorts pull up" Malia said.
"Can you see right up like you know" Saskia asked.
"No your pants cover" Malia said. Saskia nodded. She knew that she needed to find something which was tighter for next week.
They quickly went back to their stunt groups and were working individually to complete stunts at the level which they could. They tried some really difficult stunts with Saskia and she fell quite a few times. She was relieved that her sister was there to catch her. However, they were beginning to give up.
"Come on, Sash you can do it" Malia said as she continued to give her sister a little pep talk.
They then tried it again and managed the stunt perfectly. They continued before moving onto tumbling and conditioning.
"Right, let's head to the hospital" Malia said once they were ready.
"There is no point in us getting changed so we can just head to the hospital like this" Malia explained "it's not that cold outside"
Saskia nodded. They headed to the hospital. By the time, they got to the hospital it was almost half past 6. Alicia only had half an hour of her shift left. She noticed her sisters walking in and they headed to the staffroom.
Both the girls were shattered and just wanted to go home. They hadn't had their tea and were both tired and hungry. It was 7:30 before Alicia was able to get to the staffroom.
"I shouldn't be long" Alicia said and both girls huffed.
"Oi, what was that for?" Alicia snapped.
"Why did you make us come here?" Malia complained "We are starving and tired"
"And I'm not?" Alicia snapped before storming out the room.
"Right, let's go" Malia said. She didn't know why she didn't do this earlier. Saskia nodded and followed her sister.
They arrived home and Malia started to make dinner for them both. It was late and they were tired so she just made them beans on toast.
They were sat in the living room when Alicia came storming home.
"God thanks for telling me where you were" Alicia shouted. She was not in a good mood.
"Calm down, I haven't done anything wrong" Malia complained. "We were tired and hungry. You were meant to finish work at 7 and it is now 8:45 and you are just in the door. We have had our dinner and we are about to go to bed because not that you even care but I don't feel well"
"You don't feel well?" Saskia asked. She didn't even know that. Malia sighed and nodded.
"Yes but I just want to be left alone" Malia said before heading up the stairs. Alicia nodded and shut up. She decided to speak with Saskia.
"So how was school?" Alicia asked.
"Fine" Saskia said. She was so scared to say the wrong thing in case Alicia got bad at her.
"What are you looking at?" Alicia asked noticing her sister on her ipad. Saskia quickly closed down the tab.
"Nothing" Saskia said.
"It was something show me" Alicia asked again.
"No" Saskia shouted.
"What are you hiding" Alicia said seriously.
"Nothing" Saskia said again.
"Saskia I will look up your history" Alicia said and Saskia sighed opening up the browser again. Alicia was so confused.
"Clothes?" Alicia asked confused.
"What are you wanting? Why are you hiding it? Do you want new underwear?" Alicia asked confused.
"No" Saskia sighed.
"Well what is it then?" Alicia asked and Saskia sighed.
"I'd like Nike Pros for cheerleading" Saskia said and Alicia nodded.
"Okay, why were you hiding it from me?" Alicia asked and Saskia shrugged.
"Cause it costs money" Saskia admitted.
"Hey, I have money for that. You don't need to worry about that" Alicia said. "Why do you want them?"
"Because I didn't like wearing these shorts today" Saskia admitted.
"Why not?" Alicia asked confused.
"Because they aren't tight so Malia put her hands right up my shorts and then I asked Mal and she said she could see up my shorts. What if they can see past my pants?" Saskia said and Alicia nodded. She knew how embarrassing it would be for her younger sister.
"So you want to buy a pair?" Alicia asked and Saskia nodded.
"Okay" Alicia said as she clicked on the link to buy some shorts.
"They are cheaper from ebay" Saskia said and Alicia nodded. Together, they found a sports bra and two pairs of shorts.
"Did you enjoy cheerleading tonight?" Alicia asked and Saskia nodded.
"It's fun" Saskia said and Alicia nodded.
"I'm glad you enjoy it" Alicia said.
"I was nervous and I couldn't do a stunt but Malia spoke to me and then in the end I managed" Saskia explained and Alicia nodded.
"I'm glad Malia helped you" Alicia said kissing the girl on the head. Saskia nodded and curled into her sister.
"What's the matter with you sweetie?" Alicia asked softly. It had been awhile since Saskia had heard her sister speak in this tone to her.
"I don't like you working so much" Saskia admitted. "It makes you moody and you fight with Malia"
"I know. My work is really difficult at the moment and I'm sure it will calm down soon and I will be able to work less again" Alicia explained and Saskia nodded. Saskia snuggled tightly into her sister and drifted off to sleep.
Alicia told the girl to go up the stairs before she fell asleep. Saskia nodded and disappeared to her room quietly. Alicia sighed. She was tired and needed to get to sleep soon as well but she couldn't leave Malia on bad terms. She got up and walked up the stairs.
"Mal" Alicia said softly. She opened the door and noticed the girl lying with her hand on her head.
"Have you taken paracetamol?" Alicia asked and Malia nodded.
"What do you think it is?" Alicia asked softly.
"Migraine" Malia mumbled and Alicia nodded.
"Why?" Alicia asked.
"My periods due in a couple of days" Malia said and Alicia nodded.
"Do you want a cuddle?" Alicia asked and Malia nodded. Alicia snuggled up on the bed with her sister and they both drifted off to sleep.