Loving my step-brother: Brallie AU

Chapter 19

Callie's POV

 

  I've been away from Lena long enough. I really miss being home. I am nervous because I have a feeling that me and Brandon won't be trusted, but I guess we'll have to rebuild that trust. After Alex dropped me off in front of the house, I walked up to the door. Taking a deep breath in, I walked through the door. "Callie," Lena exclaimed when she saw me.
  I smiled and she ran over to engulf me into a hug. I looked over her shoulder to see Stef glaring at me. When Lena pulled away I gave Stef a glare, then a fake smile. " Hi, Stef. Miss me?"
  " Glad to have you back," she stated seemingly happy, but I could tell she doesn't trust me. I heard footsteps come down the stairs, and when I turned around I found Brandon. It took everything in me not to run into his strong, warm arms and kiss his soft lips. I could tell he hasn't gotten ready for the day yet, but I love his morning look. His hair that curls just above his eyebrow, the little hairs that are sticking perfectly imperfectly out of place.
  I hadn't realized I had been staring at him until Stef cleared her throat. When we broke eye contact Stef gave Brandon a stare that basically said 'You better not do anything stupid.' Brandon looked to me again. " Glad you're back, Cal." His smirk at the end clearly showed that he only called me by my nick name to piss Stef off. I smiled at him as a friendly gesture.
  After dinner that night, I went up to Brandon's room. His door was already open, so I didn't have to knock on it. " Hey."
  He was laying on his bed while staring at the ceiling. He turned his head towards me. " Hey," he sat up. "What's up?"
  I crossed my arms naturally. " Does Stef hate me or something?"
  Brandon sighed and patted the spot next to him. I went over laid down next to him, fighting with all my strength not to snuggle up to him. "She's mad at me. She thinks I took advantage of you."
  " But you didn't."
  " I know that, but she doesn't believe me." I looked up at the ceiling, focussing on the little details on it.
  Brandon and I didn't say anything for a little bit. We just sat in silence, looking at the ceiling. That didn't last long. " Yesterday. That can't happen again," I stated.
  Brandon looked at me. " Okay. If that's what you want."
  Truthfully, that is the farthest thing from what I want. Brandon moved his hand that was closest to me, down to his side so that it lightly touched mine. I found myself slowly moving my hand closer to his, and before I knew it my hand was holding his. I closed my eyes, now focussing on the warmth of his hand in mine. How I don't want to let go, but at the same time I do. I let out a sigh. " I should go to bed." I untangled my hand from his and stood up.
  He didn't respond, just watched me leave. I wanted to run back in there and kiss his lips one last time, but I knew that couldn't happen. We know that can't happen again. We're going to have to move on.

Brandon's POV

  School was different today. I saw Callie way more often, but it wasn't the same. I honestly wish we could go back to being friends. I would give up anything just to have things back the way they were. I mean, yeah i wouldn't have kissed Callie, but at least we'd still be friends. After last period, I saw Callie and Mariana walking out of their sixth period class. " Callie," I called out as I ran up to them. They both stopped walking and Callie avoided eye contact. " Do you want a ride home?"
  She just shrugged, not giving me an exact answer. " Of course! We would love a ride," Mariana answered for her.
  I gave her a fake smile. " Great. I'm parked in front of the school."
  Once I finally dropped Mariana off, blessing my ears so that they don't have to hear her annoying rambling, it was just me and Callie alone in a car with nothing but silence. I stole a few glances from her here and there. Mainly, she just looked out the window. I know Callie better than I did when I thought she was bipolar or something, but this is really frustrating. " How was your day?" I saw her look at me out of the corner of my eye and shrug. " Is shrugging all you're going to do? Can't you answer me verbally?"
  " Sorry, mom." Finally things are like they way they used to be. Sure Callie is sarcastic and rude, but I mean that's better than avoiding me. I chuckled then it led to laughter, but soon tears. I was crying before I knew it and I couldn't stop. " Brandon pull over." I shook my head, trying to stop my crying as I drove. " Pull over now." I did as she said. The minute the car stopped I hit the steering wheel as hard as I could. I heard her move, and at first I thought she was leaving and walk the rest of the way home, but then I felt her arms around me. She was hugging me. I wanted to pull away and tell her I was fine, but I'm not. " Brandon, what's going on? Is everything okay?"
  " How long do I have to be in love with you?" I could tell she had no idea what to say by her silence. " It hurts." I looked at her and saw that she had tears in her eyes. " Cal-" she cut me off by placing her lips on mine. I kissed back with urgency. I knew we shouldn't do this and I know she thought the same, but we can't stay away from each other, at least I can't stay away from her. Then I stopped. I was flooded with anger towards my mom. I turned back to the wheel and started the car.
  " Brandon, what the hell?" I didn't look at her at all. I just started driving.

Okay, so kind of a short update and I'm sorry, but be patient with me please. So I have a fun question for all you wattpaders [?]. Smut. I know some people on wattpad completely love smut and others find it very uncomfortable. I honestly don't care either way, but I was wondering if you guys wanted that kind of stuff in here. So yeah. I want your honest opinions or thoughts on smut. Thanks, loves!
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