Chapter 13: Followed

Aurora's POV

"Kids, breakfast is ready." My mom said loud enough for us to hear.

I was just in my room, looking at myself in the mirror while adjusting the sleeves of my dark green turtle neck sweater then I put on my velvet black jacket since it gets colder and colder each day. I also adjusted my black skirt to make sure that it's not too short. My pale legs are covered with my see-through black stockings and my feet slips into the black boots that Lizzie lets me keep.

I just let my eyes stayed focus on the ground and then I flinch by the touch around my waist and the familiar warm breath against my neck. Then he puts a lot of force to make me turn around and face him. Just as soon as I slowly look up at him, he places a kiss on my lips.

However, the kiss took so long which made me pull my head away and push him. I quickly grab my backpack and my phone and head out of my room, leaving him there. I head down the stairs as fast as I could and I bump into someone. I look up and I realized that I bump into my stepdad.

"I'm so sorry. I wasn't looking where I was going." I apologized. He just let out a chuckle and pats my head.

"It's fine Aurora. " He said before looking up. "Come on Steven, you guys might be late for school."

With those words being said, I know Steven is right behind me and I can hear his footsteps, going down the stairs. So I went on ahead and walk over to the dining area as the sweet smell of mom's cooking filling up my nostrils.

"Morning Mom. Morning goofball." I greeted with a small smile and ruffling Toby's head before sitting down. Dad and... Steven entered, sit down and eat our breakfast. While eating, I make sure that Steven is doing anything underneath the table. Out of the corner of my eye, his hand slowly reaches out to my thigh again so I lightly slap his hand away and quickly finish eating breakfast.

Once I'm done, I help Toby and we put our dishes away before heading out. I grab his lunchbox that was left on the counter and give it to him when he runs out the door and I followed. We waited by the car for a few moments until mom, dad, and Steven walks out of the house and dad unlock all of the car doors. I help Toby hop inside the car but then Steven holds my waist and I quickly slap his hand once again. I give him a glare before getting in the car. Once everyone is in the car, dad started the car engine and drive off to school.

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We're almost near the school and while listening to music, which left me completely left me off guard, Steven slides his hand against my thigh and rubs it as I froze and held my breath. Then dad stops the car and Steven finally removes his hand from my thigh as I breathe out heavily. He then gets off the car, throwing his backpack over his shoulder and I followed, getting off the car with my backpack already slung on both sides of my shoulders. I walk over to the other side of the car, open the door and help Toby getting off the car.

"Have a good day at school guys." Mom and Dad said in unison. I nodded and close the car door then they drive off.

Without wasting any time, I take Toby to his classroom and Steven followed, walking beside me. I don't know why but I can feel his gaze focusing on me, watching every move as I can feel myself panicking a little bit and my hands became icy cold and not because of the weather.

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After taking Toby to his classroom, we bid our goodbyes then Steven and I proceed walking to our building. We're walking and our bodies are very close to each other even though I'm walking a bit faster as I cross my arms. Then out of the blue, Steven just straight up lightly slap my butt which made me flinch and I let out a small yelp.

I furrowed my eyebrows and turn around, facing him. He puts on a smirk which made me sick just by looking at him.

I clicked my tongue. "Just stop it. What the hell is wrong with you?" After saying that, I continue walking and I spotted Heather and Edward walking and chatting nearby so I catch up with them.

As soon as I caught up with them, we chatted for a bit as we walk into the building and do our normal routine before class. However, for me... I don't think it feels normal like it used to be before. Should I just keep on putting on my mask and pretend everything is okay? I don't know how long I need to keep this up.

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'RIIING'

The bell rang and it's time to get out of the classroom and fetch Toby... however, I got called out by Mr. Davies to his desk. I let out a sigh and get it over with.

"So Aurora, how's your assignment that I gave you during your break?" He questioned and my eyes widen up. Shit, I forgot all about it... thanks to Steven.

"Um... I haven't started on it yet sir. I'm very sorry, it's just that I was a little bit distracted during the break and I ended up not doing it while I still have the chance." I explained. "But I'll do it as soon as I get home and turn it in tomorrow."

"I see. Well... I guess I'll let it slide just this once and I expect you to turn it in tomorrow before class starts. Understand?" He said, giving me a chance as I let out a sigh of relief.

"Yes, and thank you sir." I said before heading out of the room.

Then I walk as fast as I could, however, someone grabs my arm and made me stop walking.

"Slow down Aurora," Steven said. I shake and pull my arm away from his grasp and continue walking.

While walking, I look back again and again as Steven follows closely then I head towards the exit and proceed walking to the other building to fetch Toby. I tried to blend in with the crowd but Steven is already too close behind me.

"Stop following me. " I said sternly.

"I'm not following you, Aurora. You're my sister, Toby is also my little brother and we live under the same roof." He said.

I shake my head and just keep on walking and walking then I head inside and on my way to fetch Toby.

After fetching Toby from his class, we head out and I already saw Steven, holding onto dad's car door, waiting for us. We hop inside and Steven gets in and closes the door before dad starts the car engine and drove off.

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Some time passed and I'm just doing my homework as I promised to do so. Everything is so quiet all of the sudden and it just doesn't feel right yet I brush it off.

I was so focused on my homework and I didn't notice an arm pressed against the marble table and I made a mistake by just looking up then Steven pulls my head slightly backward and places his head against my neck.

"Steven, can you just leave me alone? I'm trying to do my homework." I said.

"But I just want to spend time with my little sister. Is there anything wrong about that?" He asked as if he pretends to be innocent.

"Get out of my room." I said. A few moments of silence and then he just pulling down the turtle neck revealing my bruised neck and he just starts licking and sucking my neck as I let out a shaky groan.

It didn't take really long however he just starts to bite my neck like a vampire and it felt like a needle just got pierced deep into my skin and I can feel him sucking warm liquid. Seconds later, he stops and pants as he pulls his head away and I touch my neck. I look down at my fingers and crimson liquid painted my pale skin. My eyes widen up and I rush to the bathroom, trying to clean up.

My sweater ended up became wet and thankfully, the bleeding stopped. I turn off the faucet and I noticed the new spot that Steven made is really red and it stings. I walked out of the bathroom and changed my sweater.

After putting on my black turtle neck sweater as I can feel its soft material covered my upper body, I feel dizzy all of a sudden yet I brush it off.

I noticed Steven is just sitting on my bed with a sadistic grin on his face which makes me want to puke.

"You look good in black. You should wear black every now and then." He said and I just look at him in disgust.

"Kids, dinner is ready!" My mom shouted.

"Let's go." Steven said, putting his hand on my back and pushes me out of my room. I already saw Toby going down, not noticing us and we head down the stairs.

Just then, Steven grabs my shoulder and I can feel him leaning in close to my ear like he's trying to whisper something.

"If I ever have the chance to kill a particular person in mind, I won't hesitate." He whispered before I froze into place and he continues walking down the stairs.

With those words playing in my head over and over again, I remembered Miss Victoria's warning.

'Was he really the same person who committed those horrible crimes in the past? Or was it someone else or a doppelganger?'