My Stepbrother: secret possession

Why did we screw it up?

When I entered the kitchen, my cousin was nowhere to be found. Instead, there were a few girls gathered around the sink cabinet, loudly voicing their emotions. It made me feel disgusted, so I quickly walked away, feeling nauseated. As I made my way to the staircase, I noticed a group of confused teenagers leaning against each other.

The upper floor seemed quieter, and I immediately felt the urge to hide there until eleven. It had only been half an hour, but the hatred I experienced was unlike anything I had ever encountered before. Except for Sawyer and Arlen, everyone else seemed to be against me.

Unfortunately, just as I thought things couldn't get any worse, my heart skipped a beat and then stopped completely as the voice of a malicious person invaded my present. I turned around, hoping for a quick end to the situation, praying for Embry to leave me alone and for my night to proceed like any other kid in the building.

To my dismay, I was confronted by Embry, the devilish angel, and her three followers. "What are you doing up here alone?" she asked.

"What about you? Are you following me now?" I asked, feeling confused.

"I know, right? But you're worth a shot because you're evil. Though wait! I thought back in your school, you were... badtish?" Embry tilted her head, consulting with her followers.

"Baptism," Suri corrected her.

"Oh yeah. So why are you evil?" she whispered with a snarl.

I maintained my composure, even as tears burned in my eyes. I reminded myself that they couldn't see my tears; they weren't worth it. The fact that these three girls, whom I considered friends, were bullying me didn't bother me as much. I had always known they could turn on me. But Lilith? She was supposed to be my savior, someone I trusted. I knew I had said things I shouldn't have, but this was too much. Allowing her friends to attack me was too much.

I attempted to turn away, but Embry quickly grabbed my shoulders, forcefully stopping me. "Who do you think you are?" she said in the empty hallway. "You're hiding behind something I can't quite put a finger on. But when I do, know that you're done. I'll make your life a living hell, just like you do to me."

What had I done to her? She had always been mean to me. What had I ever done to her? I couldn't force her to be in a relationship with Leigh. I didn't even care if their relationship was sailing anymore. She had been with him more this week than I had. She had no idea what she was talking about, unless she meant her spot on the team, which wasn't my decision. She should say that to Sofia Halt.

"Get out of my way," I blurted out irritably.

"Or what? Sorry, your cousin isn't here to save you," she mocked, accompanied by devilish laughter.

"What did I do to you?" The pain in my voice was evident.

"You're a two-faced liar, acting all innocent. I hate backbiters. Just keep that in mind," she hissed, her words infuriating me.

"Just let her go," Lilith said, clasping Embry's hand and turning to leave.

But of course, Embry wasn't done humiliating me. She shook off Lilith's grasp and angrily reminded her, "What? She made you lose your car, your freedom, and you're still letting her go with it."

"You're afraid of her?" Embry added with a sadistic cruelty.

"What? No, I just don't have time for worthless trash," Lilith responded.