Novels by Deewrites

Chapter 4OctaviaI didn't sleep well, even though my bed felt like I was sleeping on a literal cloud. Cole's face kept haunting me after that kiss with his cousin, and even on the drive back to my new apartment, I could barely bring myself to speak to Hakeem. My mind was too occupied replaying the kiss, leaving me with no words.“Fuck! Damn it, Tavi!” I screamed into my pillow, furious with myself for being stupid enough to let that kiss get into my head.“The kiss meant nothing. Just a smooch of mucosal membranes” I spoke out loud to no one in particular.“No need to act strange, okay? it's just a way for you to put things in order and you did great” My little pep talk was interrupted by a quiet chortle. My head snapped toward the bedroom door, and my heart nearly leaped out of my chest when I saw Hakeem standing there, looking thoroughly amused.He was dressed differently from yesterday, wearing a grey hoodie and joggers. Somehow, even in something so casual, he still looked every

Chapter 3HakeemHonestly, I didn't give a damn who rented my old apartment. I just wanted someone to take it off my hands. So, when Drake mentioned that he came across someone looking for a place, I waved him off and told him to handle it.I barely paid attention until he mentioned her name. ‘Octavia Whitman’.For a moment, I forgot how to breathe. My heart hammered against my ribs. Was this the same Octavia Whitman whose every routine I knew by heart? Where she worked, the classes she attended, and even the feelings she stupidly tried to hide for my idiot cousin?Don't get me wrong, I wasn't some pervert who stalked people. Octavia was simply someone I'd loved from afar. Ever since we were eight, I'd watched her stick to Cole at our family dinners like glue while barely sparing me a glance.She had gotten under my skin so badly that every woman I'd been interested in shared some of her features: red hair, curvy hips, and plump lips. It was fucking insane. I'd even convinced women I'

Chapter 2Octavia “I can't deal with your constant bullshit anymore, so I'll be moving out by tomorrow evening.” I kept my voice firm, forcing myself to hold his gaze despite the knot twisting in my stomach.Small problem, though. I had absolutely nowhere to go.Cole stopped in his tracks, his eyebrows shooting up. The look on his face practically screamed, Yeah, and I'm the president. Then he turned away and continued leading Phyna towards the door.As soon as they walked out, I closed the door and slid down against it, humiliation washing over me. Great! Just great. Could my life get any more embarrassing?Now I had to find an apartment with whatever little savings I had left.At exactly eight the next morning. I hadn't expected to run into Cole in the school hallway, after successfully sneaking out of the house, but there he was, looking annoyingly well-rested while I probably looked like a sleep-deprived witch with bags under my eyes.He stopped in front of me, bending slightly t

Chapter 1OctaviaMy legs were finished. Not tired. Finished. I was literally fighting for my fucking life as I dragged myself to my best friend's apartment after a brutal twelve-hour shift at the cafeteria. My thighs burned, my knees threatened to give out, and every step felt like a personal attack.All I wanted was a bath, food, and a bed. Not necessarily in that order.Finally! By God's grace, I reached for the door, only for a familiar voice to assault my ears and shatter the little peace I had left.“Oh! Fuck me, Cole! You know exactly how I like it!” The familiar, sultry voice moaned, echoing through the hallway. For a second, I genuinely thought it was a deliberate attempt to piss me off.I drew in a deep, shaky breath, letting it out slowly as though I could exhale the heaviness sitting on my chest.I know what you're probably thinking. A cheating boyfriend and a backstabbing best friend? The good old betrayal cliché, right?No! These ones are my best friends.Cole Lannister