It has been a few weeks since her mother moved in with my father. We usually ignore one another as it feels awkward, since we need to find our places in this new family arrangement. It doesn't help that sometimes I catch myself checking her out. She's so small, easy to overlook if I'm not paying attention - though that doesn't justify the way I sometimes look at her.

It's just weird to have a little sister now. With her own routine and bedroom in what used to be my house. Now our house. For her it must be strange too - living in a new place, starting at a new school, meeting new people. Every day we go to the same school and I always find myself walking next to her. I tell myself it's to keep an eye on her, but the truth is I like being close enough to really see her.

She's just adorable. I find myself wanting to protect her from anything bad that might come her way. Lately, I've been feeling something more than just brotherly concern. Is it protectiveness? Possessiveness? Or something deeper? I'm not sure anymore, I just know I want to keep her close to me. Shit! Do I have some kind of complex developing here?