Asher
I only meant to tease Evie. Maybe not tease. And maybe, not just a simple cheek kiss.
I really meant what I told her, though. She's the bravest, sweetest, funniest, most amazing girl ever.
All of a sudden, I'm being tugged down toward her by the tie around my neck.
Our lips collide, almost painfully. My mouth is hard on hers, before her lips part. She tastes faintly sweet. I bend down more, pressing our lips together with greater force. Automatically, my arms come around her waist. I don't know how long the kiss lasts, but suddenly, the moist warmth on my mouth is gone, leaving only the cold breeze blowing through the window stinging my lips. A noise of protest rises in my throat.
Evangeline breaks the kiss, hands resting against my chest. Her eyes are wide with terror, and she shoves herself away violently, stumbling back. I'm still reeling, my fingers reaching up to brush the edges of my mouth, where hers were seconds ago.
"I'm sorry!" My stepsister bows low, voice cracking as it rises an octave. I can hear her start to cry. Droplets of liquid splatter to the carpet. "I'm so, so sorry!"
I barely hear her. I'm frozen, rooted to the spot, a billion through to and feelings and emotions and things I want to tell her all stuck in my throat.
What...just happened?
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Evangeline
To my horror, I start to cry silently. Uncontrollably. I keep my head lowered, despite the protests from my spine.
Lord, Evangeline. You really fucked up this time.
What the hell came over me????
A gentle finger slides over my cheek, catching one of my tears, then Asher grabs me in a hug. I stiffen, tears soaking into his shirt. I'm on the verge of hysterics.
Why am I crying?
Is it because the incident dredged up all the fearful, painful memories of the past?
No.
It's because I kissed Asher, one of the people I love the most in this world, and he's going to reject me. Reject me, he will.
Will I be all alone then?
I grip the material of his shirt, not caring that his metal tie pin is pressing into my cheekbone. "I'm sorry," I whisper.
"Look at me."
I release his shirt and do as he says, full of apprehension, just in time for his mouth to come down on mine again. Instinctively, my lips part, his tongue delving into my mouth, a welcome invasion. I angle my head to give him better access as our tongues dance together passionately.
I've only ever kissed Lucas before, and even that was short and brief, us getting carried away in the moment. But this? We're both perfectly sober. I forget all about my tears as his tongue dances with mine. My hands slide over the planes of his chest, over his shoulder blades, gripping his nape. I gasp into his mouth as we stumble back, lips still locked. My back hits his closet door, making my head jerk upward abruptly. Our teeth clash together jarringly.
I pull away, gasping for air. "Sorry."
Asher wipes his swollen mouth with the back of his hand. For some reason, he's smiling. I am too, despite the weight of reality setting in too soon.
"That was..."
I blush, lips still tingling.
Asher reaches up and strokes my cheek, smiling tenderly. He pulls me into another hug. "Was that your first?"
I shake my head, itching to spill that it was his older brother.
"Who?"
I fiddle with my rumpled pajama bottoms.
There are too many pressing matters to deck with right now.
I avoid his gaze.
"Do you feel sorry for kissing me?" There is sadness in his tone.
I bite my lip.
No regrets.
I peck him on the lips in response, wrapping my arms around his waist.
"I love you."
"I love you too."
"We just committed incest."
My stepbrother smirks devilishly. "No one has to know."
"We'll talk about this later. You should go check up on Daniel. Pizza for dinner?" Asher pulls out his phone.
"Pineapples?"
"Uh huh."
I grin. "Hell yeah."
Just like that, we go back to normal, like nothing ever happened between us. Yet, that warm, fuzzy feeling stays in my heart.
Asher loves me.
I need feedback. After the next chapter, I have no idea what to write about next.
Pls let me know what u wanna read more of! More drama? More time with each ml? Smutty scenes?
Also, by which chapter should I wrap up the ending???
