My New Step-Brother (BoyxBoy)

Chapter 21

Devon's POV

Benji and I lie here on his bed cuddling in a comfortable silence. My left arm that is wrapped around his shoulder holds him close and secure in my embrace. My left hand gently stokes his shoulder, drawing random patterns in his skin with my fingertips. Our legs are entwined together, and our bodies are cuddled close.

The moment seems absolutely wonderful, and it is, except I can't help but feel guilty about what I said to him not too long ago.

I think I might be in love with you.

The words haunt my thoughts. Those words slipped out of my mouth without even a second thought; It just kinda happened. But that's what scares me.

Do I really love him, or was it just a heat of the moment type thing?

I sigh, then bury my face into the crook of Benji's neck. I find unlimited comfort in the heat that radiates from his skin, and I immediately feel better.

"Baby? There's something I want to talk to you about." Benji whispered, suddenly. My body goes tense and my breathing becomes heavier.

Does he want to break up with me for rushing the relationship?

I attempt to swallow the knot in my throat, but to no avail. Instead, I pull my head back and rest the way that I had been before. Now facing him, I see that he looks very nervous.

Oh dear god, please-

"It's about a text that you got." He added. My held breath releases, though not all the way. Text?

"What text?" I asked, trying to sound composed, instead of the nervous wreck that I actually am.

"Yeah. Earlier today when I was holding your phone. You got a text from a blocked phone number and it said I'm still watching, so it scared me. Is there anything going on? Is someone giving you problems?" Benji clarified, turning so that he is on his side and facing me completely. I bite my lip, a nervous habit of mine that I picked up when I was little.

"That's the second text. If you still have my phone then you can read the first one. It was a few days ago." I answered, removing my arm from his shoulder, and instead wrapping both of my arms around his waist. I get close enough so that our chests are pressed together and so that I can feel his hot breath on my collar bone. He reaches onto the nightstand and grabs my phone. He unlocks it and searches through my messages.

"From Blocked.

Did you really think that you could get away with this? You're nothing but an ass fucking homo. I will be after you. You deserve to be beaten to a pulp and I intend on keeping to my word. Watch out." Benji read aloud. I feel his body tense in my arms and then he pulls away from me completely. He sits up and looks at me with a horrified expression.

"Why didn't you tell me about this when you first got it?" Benji whispered, his voice showing signs of hurt and betrayal.

"I didn't want you to worry. It's probably some idiot messing with me or something." I responded, sitting up and scooting closer to Benji. He moves away again and actually stands up.

"I can't believe you kept this from me. We're dating. We should be able to tell each other everything." Benji said, his voice shaking.

"I do tell you everything. But I thought this wasn't important-"

"Don't spill that bullcrap. I don't want to hear it. I'm just upset that you neglected to tell me about a threat that you got. We're supposed to be honest and help each other if we need it." Benji snapped, pacing back and fourth now.

"Benji, it's not like that. I didn't tell you because I thought it wasn't important. If I knew you would act like this then I would have told you." I sighed, lacing my fingers together and resting them on my lap.

"Act like this? Like what? Upset? Your damn right I'm upset! Someone threatened you, that's a big deal!" Benji shouted, walking over and sitting on the corner of the bed, then places his head in his hands. I move over to him and pull him onto my lap.

"I'm sorry. I promise, I'll tell you everything from now on." I whispered, placing an apologetic kiss on his cheek. His arms wrap around my neck and he holds onto me tightly.

"You better. I deserve to know everything about you." He mumbled, his voice sounding unclear because he is snuggled against me. I breathe a sigh of relief and gently rub his back.

"Okay. So, one time when I was little, I fell off of the slide at the park. This was back when my mom wasn't an awful mother. And then this little girl came over and helped me up. I remember that she had strawberry blonde hair and it was pulled into pigtails. She had on a green shirt underneath a pair of overalls. And a pair of old, pink and white sneakers. She was my best friend after that. And we did so much together. Like this one time-"

"Devon, what the hell are you talking about?" Benji chuckled, pulling his head away from me just far enough to look me in the eyes. He had a big amused smile on his face, which only made me smile wider.

"You said no secrets. So I'm telling you all about my very first best friend." I answered, smiling like a lunatic.

"You're too cute. Do you know that?" Benji responded, leaning in and pecking my lips with a kiss. Still smiling, I pressed our foreheads together as I continued to tell him my story.

About an hour and a half later, the sound of the front door opening downstairs could be heard.

"Mom is home. That means it's time for food!" Benji cheered, jumping up and getting dressed quickly before he rushed down the stairs. I chuckled at his childishness but copied his actions anyway.

Although, as I was getting dressed I couldn't help but think that earlier was a very close call.

Him and I argued slightly, and I feared that it would turn into a fight. Let's just hope that him and I can tell each other everything and be totally and completely honest with each other. Otherwise, we might run into some more problems.

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Oh my goodness, it's been like a week! That's crazy! That's the longest amount of time between my updates... Haha!

But I've been very busy the past few days, so I apologize.

So, did you like my chappie? :)

What are your thoughts on Benji's reaction to the text messages?

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-Shy

Ps. Can you believe that we are already 21 chapters into the story????? If it weren't for my readers, I wouldn't be as excited about this book that I am. So here I am, thanking you guys once again! Haha.

Btw I'll try to update again within the next day or so! :)