Relentlessly marked

""Chapter 25

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Hey all! I just realized that I didn't have a picture or GIF for the last chapter and I'm kinda upset at myself so grrrr I might change that later.

The man above is Sebastian/Bash who is Jessica's brother!

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"Sebastian?"

"The one and only." I heard him reply through the line.

"Um hi..." I said awkwardly. "Why do you have Jessica's phone?"

"Well she is driving. And I'm guessing this my other little sister who decided to have her own little get away from the world without inviting me?" He joked.

Yep. Same old Bash. Apparently I was his second little sister because his real sister was my best friend. Of course it broke my heart when I was younger and had the biggest crush on him. But I mean who didn't? He was so dreamy and had a nice smile and a great butt.

Anyways, one night I was having a sleepover with Jess the night of her 16th birthday and Bash had some of his friends come over to hang out as well. I don't know how but his friends found out that I liked Bash. . . Like a lot. Bash already knew that I liked him. He found out a couple months prior and pulled me to the side one day and told me that I was like a little sister to him and he didn't want me to get hurt. So I knew that he wouldn't have told his friends that I liked him because he wouldn't want to embarrass me like that.

His friends teased me the whole night even when Bash threatened he'd beat them up if they didn't stop. Finally before we all decided to part ways and go into each other's bedrooms, one of his friends decided to play a game of truth or dare. Of course me being the one to try and look fun and cool in front of all the guys who were 2 or 3 years older than me said dare. They dared Bash and I to kiss. We did. It lasted 5 seconds but it was my first kiss and made my heart swoon. I was 15 and felt like I was in love.

Thinking back on it now made me giggle. I was so young and naive! Sure Bash is a good guy but now that I think about it I feel as if he is my brother as well. I'm not sure if it's because Eli and I have mated now or because I've just grown out of it. Maybe a little bit of both.

"Hello?? Earth to Serena!" I heard Bash's voice.

"Oh! Sorry! Just zoning out a bit." I laughed.

"Same old Serena. I remember you always used to do that. Have you changed at all?" He joked.

"Actually I've changed a lot." I bit back. "My hairs longer and I've stopped bitting my nails."

"Wow. Where has the time gone! Your hair has grown in the past two years that I haven't seen you!? I thought it would never leave its spot resting on your shoulders!" He said sarcastically.

"Wow its been about 2 years since you left for college! Seems like last week you left for the airport." I sighed.

"Okay let me talk to her now!" I heard Jessica's voice boom in the background.

"I'm not done talking-" Bash began before I heard struggling and a few silent curse words.

"Serena!" Jess yelled through the phone motioning that she won the fight.

"Hey..." I trailed off waiting for her to scold me.

"I'm going to ask you something, and you're gonna be completely honest with me, okay?" She stated more than asked.

"Alright."

"What the hell is wrong with you!?" She yelled. "You go on some depressed trip without telling anyone!? Do you know how sick and worried we all were!? What about me! Did you even bother to think and tell me what was wrong with you and try and see if I could help!? I mean for Christ's sakes S! I'm your best friend!! I would have been there for you!!" She panted and I let her. Not interrupting her once. "I looked for you every day and night. I skipped school to look for you and not to mention I called you a bajillion times! I really feel like hating you right now Serena." She took a deep breath. Just as I was about to reply she started again. "But I don't. I can't hate you. I thought about what you've been through the past 5 years of your life and tried to put myself into your shoes. I'm so sorry you went through this alone and I cannot believe what a terrible best friend I have been to not even realize your depressed state."