Stepbrothers (Paused!!) (Editting!!!!)

Chapter 12

FRIDAY

I quickly left the house and sped walked towards the bus doors before Angel could have a chance to stop me and tell me for the millionth time that I shouldn't go to that party. Just because he isn't friends with Travis doesn't mean I shouldn't go, I simply have nothing to do with his problems.

Travis sat next to me and smiled sweetly. "Are you ready for the party tonight?" He asks putting a strand of my hair behind my ear. I blush and nod my head slowly. His face suddenly darkened a little with disappointment, "Hey, is it true your living with Angel?" I look around uncomfortably and rub my hands together nervously. Darn, now he knows. He won't ever talk to me now. "Yeah, I guess I do. I'm homeless." I adjust my eyes to his sweet ones. "Why him? Why don't you come live with me?" I shook, head slowly, but he was to overwhelmed by the idea to even notice. "Yeah! I'll talk to my dad and you can talk to your mom about it and-"

"No!" I interrupt. His eyes widen a bit, "no?..." I close my eyes for just a moment to reassure myself that I'm doing the right thing. "I'm Angel's step sister..." At the end of my sentence I want to cry. My lip whimpers as I realize what's happening around me. My parents are divorced, my dad has a lovely family and now my mom and I have to live with this nightmare of a family and I had to leave all my friends behind to make new ones. I suddenly feel my face gently pressed against Travis's warm chest. His hand rests behind my head, "Don't cry." He begs quietly. I can feel my tears running down my nose and onto his soon to be soaked shirt. Why is Travis being so nice to me? He can't possibly like me, I've never had boyfriend before.

***

My hand rests on the restroom door gently. I stop myself from exciting the restroom so I can listen to what's going on outside. I hear loud voices arguing. It's Angel and his girlfriend Noelle. "Well you just left me there!" Angel yells in a furious tone. "Of course I did! I wouldn't wanna be the third wheel of the relationship between you and that... that girl your living with!" My whole body tensed up to the fact that Noelle is talking smack about me. I know she's cussing me out deep inside. If I could I would slap her, but facing her would make me turn around and chase myself. I just can't believe I'm ruining Angel's life now.

"I love you!" Angel shouted. Silence followed after. Sniffles where heard for a few moments and then the bathroom door suddenly opened. I neatly jumped put of my skin, I felt my face go pale as my eyes meet Noles dark coffee ones reflected with saddness. Her eyeliner was smudged under her eyes. I opened my mouth to say something, but she shoved me away and locked herself up in a stall. I have to say I felt relieved because I honestly didn't know what I was gonna say.

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My mom walked into my room to check on me. I was looking for something to wear that is not too casual, but not too fancy. My mom watched me as I went through my whole closet. "None of the guys in here are going, is that correct?" She implored. I nod my head slowly unsure if I'm correct. "Do I need to take you?"

"No, a friend of mine is already gonna pick me up." My face burns as I think about Travis. Some part of me likes him, but I haven't gotten to know him better. I finally choose my nice flower print dress and a jacket. I don't wanna dress too Gothic because I'll scare away my chances of making friends. Maybe this is why I'm really going. To make friends and try to forget about Angel and his weirdness towards me. Some part of me wonders what happened with him and Noelle. Did they break up? I mentally face palm as I realize... Why do I care? My mom spins me around the room so I can show off my outfit -something she always liked making me do. We both come out of the room. Mr. Rivers looks at with a set jaw and crossed arms. It's not like he's my real father and he's jealous. "Take Care Colleen." He says sourly. We've built this sort of ignoring each other relationship, we just mind our own business.

Soon two bright lights project on the wall as Travis's car stops in front of our house. "Colleen... You can't go.." Angel says softly as if saying it way to many times caused his voice to go away. My moms face looks lost and confused, but before she opened her mouth and made me stay home I sprint towards the door and out to Travis's car. I pant as if I just ran a mile when I arrive. Don't judge me I'm not athletic and besides its very cold out here.

"You ready?" Travis smiles opening the door for me. I smile back and get inside. On our way to the party my stomach swirls with guiltiness and a sick feeling of what I will find at the party. Will I face my fate tonight? Travis turns on the radio to avoid any more awkward silence between us. Some weird rap songs began to play and he began to rap along... Poison to my ears.

We finally arrive to the huge house surrounded by all kinds of unimaginable color lights. Some people where playing a game outside of the house with liquor. I get out of the car and Travis wraps and arm around my shoulder. I press my body closer to him to feel more protected. We passed by a pool and a jacuzzi where Travis stopped to wave at some girls in bikinis and some of his guy friends. One of his friends winked at me which made me feel so uncomfortable. Before we entered the house I look up at him and smile to sort of thank him. Then, we went inside then house using the slide door. I sat on the couch next to some people playing videogames, Travis almost sat next to me, but instead made his way into the crowd of people to talk to more friends. I cuddle myself up and wish to go home. I should of listened to Angel, gosh I'm so stupid.

"Hey Colleen." I look up to see Katie looking down at me with two red plastic cups in each hand. She smiles and hands me a cup. I make room for her to sit. "I'm glad you made it." She pushes me playfully. "Me too." I lie. I take a sip of my drink. Vodka in a Sprite... Clever. I hold my drink inside my mouth. The taste is very strong and I just wanna spit it out on Katie's face. She chuckles, "You don't drink do you?" I nod my head and spit it out inside my cup. Katie and I talked for a while, but I guess she got bored and went on a search for someone else.

I stand up to look for Travis and find him making out with another girl in the kitchen. I close my eyes shut to avoid crying. Great, now who's gonna take me home now? Travis is drunk now. I walk away and suddenly bump into someone.

"My, my..." The guy I bumped into said with a smirk. He rubbs his chin with his fingers. "Travis picked a good one. Maybe even better than Noelle." His small green eyes travel all over my body. He's thick boned, big and all, but fit at the same time because he's in the football team. His eyes are so small they get lost in his face. I try to walk away, but he grabs my arm so tight I feel like its gonna break. He gets closer to my face, "You like my house..?" He whispers smelling my hair. I am dragged all the way to a room where he locks the door and throws me onto the floor.

I try to fight back, but he's too strong. He pins both of my hands to the floor and he begins to suck on my neck. I try to yell for help, but the words are stuck in my throat. "Help!" I finally let out. My mouth feels dry, but my heart won't stop beating so rapidly. "Travis..." I say breathless. I can't believe this is happening. My body is paralyzed at this moment and the weight of his body is keeping me still. "Did you really think he liked you?" I look at him confused. His eyes smaller than ever. "Travis was just using you to make Noelle jealous so she'd break up with Angel. They've been secretly dating for a while now." he chuckles softly and continues to kiss me. I shake my head and begin to cry as soon as I feel his hands coming down. The door soon opens wide and the shadow of an Angel coming to save me pulls the guy off of me and punches him knocking him down to the floor. Angel helps me up and pulls my hand. How did he find me? We run out of the house and as far as possible. My lungs burn and my knees go numb as we reach a far distance.

We both stop Angel looks down at me with an upset look tears run down my cheeks and I let out a small sob and soon Angels arms wrap tightly around me. "I'm so sorry I didn't listen to you." I sob harder as Angel's hug grows tighter. His head is pressed against mine and I think I can feel his lips against my scalps too. "I'm sorry I let this happen." A car soon parts right in front of us and my mom gets out and runs towards me. I let go of Angel and wrap my arms tightly around my mom.

"Are you okay?" she wipes my tears. I nod my head and look back at Angel who is awkwardly standing right behind us.

"Let's go home now."