STEPBROTHER (R-18) novel Chapter 18

Scarletts P.O.V

When Monday rolls around, you're in school you're sitting in Chem. Nervousness sets in as Jayden moves his eyes over you. You just want to run and hide after last night. Part of you is excited at the way Oliver claimed you, but also annoyed because he embarrassed you and made Jayden feel badly.

I'm allowed to hangout and flirt with whoever I want. Its none if Oliver's business.

You look back at Jayden who waves you over to him. You glance at the front of the room, aware that Mr. Jud hasn't come in yet. You rise, grabbing your things and walking over to him before sitting in the vacant seat to his right.

"Hey."

"Hey..."

Oh my god this is so awkward

You run your fingers through your hair, and clear your throat, before you attempt to fill the silence.

"So, about this assignment"

He shakes his head, tapping his pen on the desk, before he takes a deep breath and turns so he's making eye contact with you.

"You still want to be my partner, right? Last night didn't deter you did it?"

"I was gonna say the same to you!"

"I'll do it if you will"

You laugh, and nod

"Sounds good"

You both avert your attention to Mr. Jud as he comes trudging in, swinging his old briefcase

"So just to clarify, that guy from last night is not your boyfriend?"

"Nope"

"Then you're available?"

He's asking me out on a date? I did not expect that to happen since what happened last night... Oliver was incredibly intimidating. Then again, he doesn't know the true motive.

"Yeah, I don't have a boyfriend"

"Do you want to go out with me tomorrow?"

I'm technically grounded, but all it'll take is some convincing from my mom, and I'm sure sure she'll let me go. The plus about living with a single mother for so long is you know exactly what to say and do to get out of stuff. Damn... that sounds fucked up. Oh well.

You ignore the voice in the back of your head that says 'what about Oliver' and slightly nod, a smile spreading on your face.

"Sure, why not? It'll be fun"

He returns your smile, and nods in agreement

"Is there a pace in particular you enjoy?"

You shrug, before naming a few places you like to hangout... and you'd never find Oliver hanging out in.

"Okay, sweet, should I pick you up tonight? Around 7?"

"Sure"

Hey, I can go on dates if I want. Oliver doesn't control what I do, just like h keeps reminding me that I can't do to him.