Being in love with my stepbrother

Chapter 36

Samuel's POV

I went through first period, recess, second period, lunch, final period, feeling torn in all. I made a mistake, I can't blame her for what she did, for not forgiving me. But I wish she did, I miss her, I just want to be with her.

Why can't things go back to the way they were? With us always being together, and being in love. Why? Because it's my fault!

I walk out to the car at the end of the school day,
- Hey. - chimes Rose. I get in the car and she starts the engine. - I know what you did wasn't easy, but it's the right thing to do. - says Rose, placing her hand on my leg.

- Was it really? - I ask, sighing deeply.

- Yes, I was too scared to break your heart, and you broke Caroline's heart, but right now, I'm putting you back together, someone will do that for her too. - replies Rose, smiling lightly at me. I nod reluctantly.

- Thank you. - I say.

- It's not a problem, now let's go home so you can have a lye down, we need to look after your heart, today wouldn't have been easy on it. - she says, starting the car and reversing.

- Probably not. - I chuckle, watching as we drive back to our home.

Caroline's POV

After l cried my eyes out in Xander lap I told him everything. I told him that Samuel cheated on me with Rose. He was angry but I told him I don't want him to not to speak with Samuel. After all he is his brother. He told me he will think about it and  I know he called him the next day because he was shouting on the phone with him and they spoke about meeting at the school calmly.

I missed Samuel like hell but I needed to get going. I broke up with him because he broke the trust between us. He cheated with Rose and it hurt like hell. I cried myself to sleep every night but it will going to be better isn't it?

2 months later.

Today is my birthday and my first concert ever. My dad accepted that I was a grown up and he can't tell me what to do. Before my concert they made me a little party. They invited a lots of people including Caitlyn who was my bestie now. Sounds wierd but yeah. Samuel and Rose was on the the list too. We didn't speak in school at all. Samuel graduated and I graduated earlier. Xander didn't. I mean he has still half a year because he missed a lot. We were pretty close now.

I heard a knock on my bedroom door I was almost ready I couldn't zip my dress up though.

- Who is it?- I asked.

- Xander. Who else? - he chuckled. I smiled.

- Come in and help me. - I tell him laughing. He walked inside and stopped. His eyes looked me over. My whole back was naked and I was holding onto the dress in the front. He cleared his throat and stepped closer. He slowly zipped it up. I tried not to think about his finger touching my back as he did it.

- I wanted to give you your present before we go. - he tells me smiling as I turned to him.

- Really? What have you got to me? - he chuckled and got out a small box from his pocket.

- Happy birthday, Caroline.- He smiled and I opened it. It was a necklace with a guitar on it. I smiled and put it on.

- Thank you, this is so beautiful. - I tell him and kiss his cheek. I wanted to move back but I couldn't because he grabbed my waist and moved me gently closer to him.

- Caroline. Tell me to stop and don't mess this up... - he trailed off and touched our lips together. He gently pushed his tongue inside of my mouth and I moaned. Oh god. What am I doing? I broke the kiss and looked up to him. - Sorry. - he breathes out.

- I am sorry.- I shake my head. - let's go. - I tell him and we walked out from my room and we headed to my party. When we got there our parents were there so we couldn't discuss the kiss between us. I mean even me and Samuel broke up I still loved him. I hated him but loved him too. He was with Rose and they were always eating up each other when I have seen them. Agh. Caroline stop it if he wanted you he at tried harder to get me back.

I shake my head and walked into the ballroom. God. It was a simple decoration, everything green and blue. Everyone was wearing casual clothes.

- SHE IS HERE!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROLINE!!! - I got a cake and I blow the candles too. 18. Wow. Xander whispered into my ear.

- Make a good wish.

- I did. - he smiled at me and walked away. The music was on and everyone was chatting. Jules with some adults. My dad too. Some people were dancing already I checked my watch 2 hours and I start my tour. Without him. Caitlyn walked towards me grinning.

- That's not good. You are happy. - I tell her smiling.

- I am not drunk. I just wanted to tell you that he is here.- God. Is he? I felt my heart speed up and my breathing quicken. - Calm down. - she tells me. I take a deep breath.

- Okay. - I sighed and looked around and there he was all sexy and handsome. God. He was wearing a black long trousers and a button up shirt. I felt someone hugging me from behind.- Xander.

- What? We can make show for him. I can even say that I kissed you then we had sex. - I laughed on that.

- Half of it did happened. - I tell him still laughing. Caitlyn watching us.

- You two? God.- She rolled her eyes. - I think now I need a drink. - we laughed on that and hit Xander hand but he turned me and whispered into my ear again.

- Just copy. - then he kissed me again.

Samuel's POV

I see Xander and Caroline hook up on stage. I smirk, laughing quietly to myself. So now, no one has a problem with it. And, ironically, my brother who was one of the reasons I got kicked out, leading to our brake up, is now with my ex. I thought this was a concert, not comedy hour.

Finally, they finish their display of public affection, they both glance this way. Xander, holding Caroline's hand, her holding his back. That was once me. I smile, giving them a quick and minimal wave, before continuing to walk through the crowd, only so I could lose her gaze.

Rose wasn't here, she was at work, so I came here by myself seeing as I had tonight off. I could finally drive again, although, my parents still hadn't given me my car back, or any of my other stuff.

But who cares, I now had a good job as a personal trainer and sport event manager. I had already paid back Rose all the money I owed her, and started buying my own stuff for the house. Another two thousand and I'd have enough money for the car I want. Life was good. Even if it was without Caroline.

She's happy now, she's on tour, she has the popularity, friends, stability, and relationship she wanted. All things I could never give her. That's why I never tried to win her back, I didn't deserve her, and I wasn't good enough. She is achieving her dream, which is great...but mine has drifted far too long away to be recovered.

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