Suffocate

Chapter 8

"I had to get Kade to patch up this bite," comes Kailum's voice from my dreams. I stir awake haltingly, groaning into my pillow.

"Fuck you, dude." I hear Kailum grunt out a laugh. "Why're you still here?" I ask hoarsely, turning over to face my older brother. He's wearing a casual, pale blue suit that makes him look stupid and overdressed, which he is. I wince when his hand suddenly slaps down against my abdomen.

"Dad said to take you to school," the blond says. I glance at my window, seeing specks of sunlight shining through the broken blinds.

"'M not goin'," I mutter to him. An intake of breath is heard from my brother.

"You're going. Now get your ass up. Now." I sit up straight and glare at Kailum.

"Do I have to repeat myself?" I ask. "'Fuck. You.'"

The slightest bit of satisfaction surges through me when Kailum's face turns a shade of pink. He snickers at me, shaking his head. Seems like I pissed him off. Good.

"Bryson, you really don't want to see me when I'm angry—" Kailum starts.

"—I don't want to see you period. So, just fuckin' leave," I interrupt him. Kailum finally leaves my room, but not before chucking a random beer bottle at me. Luckily for me, I catch it. If I didn't, the whole thing would've crashed against the wall and glass would be everywhere. What an ass.

I get up and get dressed. In thirty minutes, I'm able to have breakfast and lunch ready for the girls.

"Brycie, hey!" Verona greets me with a big, cute smile. I chuckle at the way she grabs onto me and softly nibbles at my bicep.

"Hey, I am not your breakfast, girl!" Picking her up and into my arms, I greet her with a smooch. I sneak in a soft bite to her cheek, laughing again when Rona screams.

"Ew! Gross!" she exclaims.

Laughter proceeds throughout the kitchen when Chastity enters with her long hair being pulled into a knot. Her platinum blonde hair reminds me of Dad. Instantly, I push the thought away. Fuck Dad. Fuck him.

Marissa rushes in, suddenly, kisses me, grabs her lunch, and stuffs her breakfast in her mouth.

"Hey, hey! Mare, what's the rush?" I ask, grabbing ahold of her. Pulling her into my arms, I lock Marissa in my signature "Big Brother Bear Hug".

She gulps down her food before speaking, "Christian is waiting for me outside." My brows furrow. Agitation wins against curiosity in my book.

"Who the hell is Christian?" I ask her. Marissa rolls her eyes at me and pats my chest.

"My boyfriend," she answers coolly. My brows raise high in shock.

"Your boyfriend?" My little sister has a boyfriend?

"Yup." Marissa stands on her tippy-toes to peck a kiss to my cheek. Mare's out of my arms in a matter of seconds.

My little sister has a boyfriend. Well, damn.

I turn around to my other sisters. "Please, tell me none of you are dating," I beg. Ashley and Verona giggle at me. I catch a blush appearing on Chas's face. Are you forreal? They aren't ready yet!

"Of course not!" Chas says, embarrassed. I groan sadly.

"This can't be happening," I whine out, leaning against the island. Ashley comes over to pat me on the back.

"It's okay, Bryson," Ashley tells me. I give her a doubtful look. She continues to chuckle at me.

"We're talking about this later," I say, strictly pointing my finger at all three of them. I grab our bags and start heading out the door to my car.