Rory closed the door behind her, smiling like a fool as she walked back into the kitchen. She sat beside her brother, who was sitting at the table drinking a new pot of coffee, "Hey Dev."

"Hey, where were you?"

"I went for a walk."

"Ah, loverboy came by?" he asked, a smirk in place.

"I have no idea what you're talking about."

"You know Ror, for someone who's so good at deceiving people, you're a shitty liar." Her jaw dropped in mock anger.

"I am offended." They fell into a normal banter.

"Like I said before, bad liar." His smile dropped and he looked at her, "But seriously, did Tristan come by?"

"Yeah, we went for a walk."

"And you made up?"

"Yup."

"Finally!"

"Oh, shutup." He stuck his tongue out at her.

"Make me."

"Seriously?'

"Of course."

"I'll give you a five second head start. Ready, GO!" He rolled his eyes, "You think I'm kidding? Three." He nodded, "Two, one." He jumped up and bolted from the room. She just laughed and followed him.

LATER, RORY'S ROOM

She was laying on her bed, reading 'Children of Dune' when the door opened. She looked up and smiled. "Do you ever knock?"

"Nope," her brother answered. "So, what's been up with you all night?"

"Nothing."

He smiled at his little sister, "Liar." She looked up at him, her face mirroring his with the smile.

"Dev?"

"Hm?" he walked in and sat beside her.

"What is it about this place?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well people here are so experienced and physical."

He shrugged, "I'm not sure, we've always been that way here, why?"

She paused, looking him straight in the eye, "I can tell you anything in confidence, right?"

"Of course you can." He was really interested now.

"Okay, see I've never actually REALLY liked a guy. I mean, I just don't like guys for anything but friends. For my whole life practically all my friends have been guys. But here, there's this one guy. And I shouldn't like him, I don't want to. He's so experienced and I don't think he likes me like that, but I mean, it's just." She paused, thinking of a way to word her feelings, "Every time I'm with him I just want to be closer, I've never wanted a guy to kiss me, but when I'm around him, that's all I can think of. It's all I want.

And I can't take it. I mean, damn Dev, I'm only thirteen. I shouldn't feel like this. It's seriously freaking me out." She looked at him, wondering what he would say.

He bit his lip, looking at his baby sister, contemplating what to say. "Ror, Tristan is REALLY experienced."

She jumped slightly, "H-how did you know I was talking about him?"

He gave her a sad smile, "Every girl who comes to Whitland will fall for Tristan, it's a given. Some get to be make-out partners, a few get to be actual girlfriends, but most get nothing. And it was only a matter of time until you fell, the way you were always around each other. Besides, it's obvious from the way you two look at each other that neither of you only feel friendly to the other. Look, I just don't want you to get hurt. Tristan is a really hands-on type of guy. All his girlfriends are really physical. I mean, don't get me wrong, Tristan is a great person. He's my best friend. If I had to pick someone for you to fall for, I would want it to be him, if he wasn't such a player.

With most of the girls there is only physical attraction, but with you, I know he had feelings for you by the way he looks at you. And it's never friendly or brotherly, even though he sees you as a little sister. I mean, he lost his virginity in eighth grade. He was only thirteen" He gave her a small smile, "Trust me Ror, this is a fatal attraction."

She sighed, closing her eyes, "Do you really think he would hurt me? And be honest Devin, not brotherly because you know I trust you completely." Her eyes opened and it was like she was looking into a mirror when their eyes locked.

He sighed, "Tristan would never hurt you intentionally, maybe as an accident, but never on purpose." She gave him a small smile.

"Thank you."

"For what?"

"Being honest."

"Well, at least I know he likes you on some level, with most girls, he dates and makes out with them because he's bored." He gave his sister a small smile, "You surprised him."

"Yes, well I am a very surprising person." Her face broke into a smile.

"It's cause you're my little sister, you get it from me."

"You wish."

"Nope, I know."

"Lies."

"Never." She smiled, unable to think of anything to say, she leaned forward and hugged him.

"Thanks."

"No problem." He whispered, holding her tightly, wishing that she wasn't so perfect for the one person that could truly hurt her. Tristan Dugrey.

A/N: Have any of you ever seen the remake of 'Dune' or 'Children of Dune'? I LOVE those movies! And the people who live on Dune have the most amazing blue eyes ever! Contacts, I know. But I'm still jealous! Anyway, that's what I picture Rory and Devin's eyes to look like. You know like the twins, what are their names? Lato and Ghani? I don't know how to spell it, I've never read the book, just seen the movie. Right, sorry, I love those movies, but yeah, review and tell me what you think!