Star Crossed

Chapter 8 - Anthony

A/N: Hey guys! This chapter is just more development for Hunter's character! 

You'll get to see Anthony's more protective side come out in this chapter so hopefully that's interesting for you guys :)

I hope y'all enjoy! 

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Chapter 8

Anthony

"He's your fucking step brother!?" Skylar practically yelled at me.

"I am so sorry. I totally forgot. I-"

"Anthony do you know how awkward this is?" She sighed, rubbing her eyes with her hands.

"I-I mean yeah but at least-"

"He asked me out a week ago, and I still haven't given him an answer."

"What?" My eyes widened. I felt my blood start to boil, as anger coursed through my system.

"Yeah," She frowned. "He's gonna make me answer him now."

"I'm gonna fucking kill him," I started for the door of the coat closet, but Skylar stopped me.

"What? No. Don't do that. He didn't do anything wrong. It's just-"

"Skylar. Let go," I said in an unnervingly calm tone.

"No. Anthony. It's fine. Just let it go," She still gripped my forearm tightly.

"Skylar you don't understand. He's a dick," I tried to explain.

"Okay, so let me deal with that. Please don't fight my battles for me," She pleaded.

"Alright. Fine. Whatever, but if he so much as gives you one dirty look, I swear I'll rip-"

"Why do you care so much? It'll be fine. I'm here as a buffer between you and your step dad, that's it. I'll leave right after, okay?" She reassured and slowly let go of my arm.

I cared because I know how Hunter is and I know how Skylar is. Hunter is the biggest f-boy in the school. He humps and dumps, hits and quits, fucks and ducks. I could go on, but it's pretty obvious what kind of person he is. It shocked me that Skylar didn't see it. Skylar, on the other hand, is so fragile and anything like that would break her.I may not know her well yet, but I can tell that once she falls, she falls hard.

"Hunter is bad news, Skylar," I warned.

"He really isn't, but let's just drop it okay? It doesn't involve you. I'm going to be the one who's embarrassed not you."

"Alright," I sighed and finally hung Skylar's coat on the rack. Slowly I opened the door to see if my family heard anything. Thankfully, they were preoccupied with whatever they were doing in the kitchen and Skylar and I could quickly escape the closet without it being awkward.

"Hi everyone! I'm home!" I screamed once Skylar and I were able to look casual and not suspicious.

"Hi honey buns! We're in the kitchen!" My mom screamed and I internally groaned. I heard Skylar snort from behind me and I immediately whipped around to give her a look.

"If you comment on that nickname, I will personally escort you out," I jokingly warned. She couldn't even speak. I watched her attempt and fail to stifle her laugh and put her hands up in defense.

"Come, this way," I chuckled and gestured for Skylar to follow me. "I hope it's okay. I invited-"

"Oh my god! Are you Tessa?" My mom put down her ladle and rushed over to us. "God, look at me. I'm a mess."