Semua Bab One Night With My Stepbrother : Bab 11 - Bab 18

Vera's POV"What?" He asked, looking at me like I was a nuisance with one eyebrow raised.I took quick steps and went to open the passenger’s door beside the driver and made myself comfortable without a word. He slid into the car and started the ignition without another word."That was so unnecessary." He said in a cool voice as he had driven outside the estate with his eyes fixed ahead on the road.I shrugged my shoulder in an "it is what it is" way and said, "I didn't want you to leave me behind like you almost did yesterday."He didn't say anything, he just continued driving, one hand on the steering wheel while the other rested on his lap with his fingers tapping to whatever rhythm played through his airpods.The rest of the ride was silent. I watched the buildings blur past the window and I couldn't help stealing glances from time to time at his jaw, his fingers, anything to keep my mind off how close he'd held me that morning from time to time. He didn't even look at me once.Th

Vera's POVI looked at him, confused. "Stop what?""Whatever this is between us.""Why should we, all of a sudden?""We almost got caught. And we're step siblings.""But we didn't get caught, and I already agreed to keep us being step siblings a secret." I raised my hand to touch his chest, but he stepped backward, putting space between us."I'm serious. You should head back to class."He turned his back and started to leave, his shoulders stiff…. but I couldn't help but ask, then he stopped mid-step."What were you and Sarah talking about this morning? Is that why you suddenly want this to stop?"His hands curled into fists at his sides and he said in a controlled voice like he was holding something heavy behind his teeth."We had a deal. Make sure you keep to your end of it."I watched him walk away until he disappeared around the corner."Damn it." I dragged a hand down my face.Liam was such a dickhead, even though I liked him. One minute we were tangled up in each other, breathle

Vera's POVI could feel the hair on my back rise. I turned back to look at him."Forgot what?"Without thinking, I stepped closer. The space between us was gone and our bodies were almost touching. And my stupid heart was beating so loud, I could hear it.For a second, neither of us moved.Then Liam lifted his hand between us, putting some distance back. "Your book."I blinked, my eyes moved to his raised hand.He had my book in his hand.I quickly grabbed it, but before I could say a word, someone knocked on the door.I quickly snatched the book from Liam's hand and stepped back from him fast.Liam didn't even flinch. He simply walked to the door and opened it.A smile appeared on his face right away."Good morning, Alyssa.""Good morning, Liam."My mum's cheerful voice floated into the room. "Is Vera in there with you?"My eyes went wide.Without wasting a second, I squeezed through the small gap between Liam and the door. The space was so tight I almost tripped. As I pushed past hi

Vera's POVI looked up and knew her right away. It was the girl from the other day. Queen.A smile tugged at the corner of my lips. "Hi.""You're going to the cafeteria, right?""Yes."Before I could say anything else, she slipped her arm through mine and locked our hands together. "Let's go together."A small laugh escaped me. "Okay."She grinned and practically pulled me toward the door. We walked out of the classroom together and joined the crowd of students moving through the hallway.The corridor buzzed with noise. Students talked loudly, some stood in little groups by the lockers while others hurried past with food already on their minds.I quietly followed Queen's lead. I hadn't been to the cafeteria since I started school. As we walked, I noticed students glancing at me. Some whispered, ohers just stared. I ignored them as I was already used to it.We were almost at the big doors at the end of the hallway when Queen suddenly pointed at a group of girls pretending not to look