IN LOVE WITH MY STEPBROTHER

VIOLET

The final bell rang signaling the end of the school day at Golden Elite. I left the classroom immediately alongside my best friend, Ashley feeling a surge of relief. Mrs Hawke's class has always been unbearable dull and the last few hours felt like they dragged on forever

“Thank goodness that's over” Ashley let out a sharp exhale, stretching her arms as we walked through the hallways.

“I'm surprised I didn't fall asleep in there” I exclaimed. “I’m super exhausted,I really hope the bus isn't full yet or we'll have to wait till forever”

Ashley halted,a frown creased on her forehead “Wait, we're taking the bus? Hell no! I thought you brought your car. C'mon Vi” She said, almost yelling

“I’m on a probation you know that already,I can't drive till my doctor permits me”

She let out a disappointed sigh. I knew she'd have forced me to come to school with my car if I had told her earlier that morning. Sometimes, Ashley’s influence got me into trouble. I had always found it hard to say no to her, and although I often had fun, I ended up in situations I’d rather avoid. Mom would kill me before the migraines that had stopped me from driving does if I took the car out of the garage.

Ashley and I are the exact opposite, whereas she's extroverted and gets along with people effortlessly. I'm more reserved and introverted. She often stood up for me and I had always admired her confidence. Sometimes I wished I could be like her but each time I tried, it felt like I was shedding a layer of myself off. I had come to accept that being an introvert is simply who I was.

“I honestly pray I don't run to Liam on the bus. I might be forced to cut off his dick” Ashley fumed and I let out a chuckle. Liam was Ashley's ex boyfriend. They had broken up three weeks ago after Liam cheated on her with a blondie.

“Thought we agreed on never talking about him again. You said you moved on already” I nudged her playfully but she scowled at me.

“Of course,I did already but that doesn’t mean I don’t want him to suffer a little. How do I make him pay?”

And that was a wrong question to ask me.I've never been in a relationship, so I don't know the first thing about it. It's weird, because Ashley's influence has rubbed off on me in so many ways, but when it comes to love, I'm a total blank slate. I guess that's one area where I don't follow her lead.

As if the universe was trying to spare me from having to answer,a loud murmur erupted from the crowd. The noise grew louder, drawing the attention of everyone in the hallway. Ashley and I exchanged puzzled glances.

"What's going on?" She asked,her curiosity piqued.

I strained to see over the heads of the students who were gathering around the entrance. The buzz of conversation became more intense and it was clear something significant was happening

"Woah he is back" Someone exclaimed

"I can't believe it.. he's been gone for two weeks"

Another chirped in

Students squealed with excitement, murmuring among themselves

What's going on?

Ashley pulled me through the crowd. We pushed through the throng of students, trying to catch a glimpse of what was causing the commotion. As we neared the front of building,a gasp escaped Ashley's lips

"Oh my God.." she breathed. And then I saw him..

Tall.

Emerald green eyes

Perfectly messy blonde hair