LOGINMaya POV.
I quickly stepped away from the door. Hoping that he didn't see me, I quietly tiptoed back to the room. Once I was in, I locked the door behind me. The fear of being caught made my heart hammer in my chest. Taking off my wet pajamas, I crawled into bed next to my sleeping friend and pulled the sheets all the way to my head. Closing my eyes, I went back to sleep. ******* 1:45 p.m. The Next Day. I sat in class listening to the teacher in front of the class. I could see him but I couldn't hear him. My eyes were droopy with lack of sleep because I had tossed and turned all through the night, unable to sleep. My head kept replaying the hot sex I stumbled upon last night. As a good student, I always tried to be attentive in class, but today was an exception. My mind was scrambled due to the aftermath of last night's spying episode. Even now, no matter how hard I tried to focus on what my teacher was saying, my mind kept going back to what I saw. His broad shoulders, the hairs on his chest, the way he pinned her as he pounded into her... I shook my head, trying to clear the mental picture that arose, unbidden. I took out my pen to jot down some points, to help my concentration. I had only written two words when the scene popped into my head again. Her cries of pleasure, her legs wrapping around his waist, drawing his huge dick into her pussy... Something brushed my leg and I jumped out of my reverie. I looked down and saw John's hands on my lap. Unknown to me, my skirt had ridden up from my knees and a great deal of my skin was exposed. My eyes lifted up and met his, and he winked at me, his hands gently rubbing up and down my legs. John was my boyfriend and we've been dating for four months now. His seat was close to mine, so he'd touched me when he saw my white creamy thighs. I knew he wanted me, he's been telling me non-stop how much he wants to make love to me. But I wanted to wait till I was ready. Tomorrow was my birthday and I would be turning eighteen. I was sure he was happy as well as anxious for tomorrow to come, because it would mark a very important day for us. The day I give my virginity to him. I really liked him, he was good-looking, popular, and very athletic. Many girls fancied him and I felt like the luckiest girl alive to be dating him. He was still touching my thigh, his fingers moving in slow circles. Then he delved into my skirt, reaching for my panties. "Ohh," I whispered, and clasped my legs together around his hand. I looked sideways at him and he flashed me a dubious smile. I shook my head, no, and pointed to Monalisa, my best friend, who was sleeping on her desk, next to mine, and to the teacher teaching in front of the class. At that, he withdrew his hand and faced forward, disappointment etched all over his face. I tried to listen to the Teacher, even leaning forward with my elbows on my desk, but once again, the picture of Mr. Jonah, naked and glistening with sweat slipped into my head. I shook my head hard, feeling so hot and distracted. But luckily for me, at that moment, the bell for the end of school rang and everyone jerked wide awake, even the sleeping ones. Perfect timing. The quiet class erupted in an uproar as everyone began packing up to leave. Beside me, Monalisa was stuffing her books into her bag. "I won't be able to go home with you," she said. "I have plans with my mom." Her parents were divorced, had been divorced for six years now. While her mother had gone ahead and remarried after two years, her father remained single. I always wondered why Mr. Jonah had not remarried. At age 45, he was still a handsome-looking man. He was physically fit with nice muscles and abs. Was doing well for himself financially as a litigation attorney, had a house to his name, and a good car. Many women would trip over themselves to date him. So, why then wasn't he in a serious relationship? Last night gave me my answer. He wanted his freedom. To fuck around as he pleased with no strings attached. Clearly, he had a thing for Latina women because Monalisa's mum was South American from Colombia, while the housekeeper was from Ecuador. "Here are my keys," Monalisa held her keys to my face, bringing me back to the present. "Just have it, in case my dad's not there when you get home." I collected the keys and started to pack up my own books. When I was done, I looked up to tell John that I was leaving, but he wasn't there. He had gone without bothering to say goodbye. I felt a little hurt at his oversight. But I made up an excuse for him, owing it to his football practice. Maybe he was running late and needed to leave in a haste. All done and ready to leave, I stepped into the classroom hallway and was heading out of the building, when I suddenly recalled I needed to collect the study guide he offered to lend me. Deciding to get it before I leave, I went to go find him in the boys' locker room. I'd just taken a step into the rather quiet place when I stopped dead in my tracks.... Right before my eyes, I saw my boyfriend holding Sonia, the head cheerleader against the wall as he slammed into her. My mouth parted in shock.Sheila POV.The security guards dragged my cousin off me before I could even process what had happened.One minute Zuki was sprawled beneath me on the airport floor, grinning like she hadn’t just robbed a seventy-something-year-old grandma in broad daylight; The next, two security officers had her by the arms, lifting her to her feet while she kicked her legs lazily like she was being carried to a spa appointment.“Watch the hair, babes,” she said airily as they hauled her away. “It’s freshly dyed.”I stared after her, rooted to the tile floor, clutching the old lady’s purse like it was a live grenade.This...this pink hurricane was my cousin?I blinked, unable to believe it.In the background, a Christmas Carol played softly, punctuating the moment: jingle bells... jingle bells... jingle all the way.I was dumbstruck, bells ringing in my head.When I finally forced my legs to move, the third security guard waiting, shuffling from foot to foot, took me straight to the security office.
Chapter 1: Airport Terminal.Sheila's POV.I stood in the airport waiting section, flipping through the file for what had to be the tenth time.Name: Zuki Mason.Gender: Female. Age. 26. Race: Caucasian. Dual Citizenship: American-born, naturalized British. Height: 5 ft 7. Physical Characteristics: Green eyes. Pink-blonde hair, pink nail polish, pink lips, pink dress, pink shoes, pink top.And beneath that rainbow of pink?23 police offenses.Pickpocketing. Shoplifting. Drag-queen performances. Stripping. Repeat graffiti vandal. Gender-fluid activist. DUI (driving under the influence). And more parking tickets than a city tow lot.Wow. What a disaster.Is this what Greg dumped on me?My eyes practically jumped out of their sockets.Hi.My name is Sheila. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Callaghan, only sister to Greg Callaghan, a.k.a. the biggest playboy in Vegas.Wait. Scratch that.Was. Past tense. He was now a changed man.Anyway, My brother eloped with his lover, vanished from town,
Steven POV.The night air hit me as soon as we stepped out of the house. The Thanksgiving dinner was over, and Fabian asked me out for a walk.I kept my hands stuffed in my pockets, trying to appear calm, but my heart was racing.Every step next to Fabian felt both familiar and fragile.He walked beside me, silent, putting one foot ahead of the other, leading the way. Finally, he stopped on the sidewalk, leaning against the lamppost. I turned to him, my chest tightening.“You wanted a walk?” I asked, my voice rough.He nodded, his gaze fixed on the quiet street. “Yeah. I just… needed a moment alone with you.”A moment. I doubted a moment would be enough. I wanted to take all the time I could to fix everything. To undo months of disappointment, fear, and mistakes.Before now, I'd blamed Greg for abandoning everything to go after Monalisa. But now that I was in the same situation, I understood perfectly well why he'd done it.Fabian was gazing at me intensely and I felt my heart sque
Fabian POV.Dallas, Texas.27th November 2025.The smell of roasting turkey hit me the moment I stepped into the living area. Cinnamon, baked apples, pumpkin pie.The house was alive with warmth and familiarity. I paused, letting the scents wash over me. It had been four years since I’d been home for Thanksgiving, four years since I’d spoken to my parents properly. And now, after their unexpected call a few days ago, I was here, standing in my childhood home, trying to reconcile the joy of being back with the ache in my chest.My parents had told me they missed me. They said they didn’t care who I loved, that I was still their son, that nothing about my sexuality changed their love for me. At first, I thought it was a dream. I’d been so conditioned to expect judgment, disappointment, or outright rejection, that hearing acceptance made me dizzy. But it was real. I could feel it in the sincerity of their voices, in the trembling warmth of my mother’s words over the phone.They had f
Steven POV.Days passed by.I couldn't tell how many.The school kept calling and I told them I was sick. In truth, I was sick, but not in the way that they thought.I was Lovesick.I didn’t remember how long I had been sitting on the cold bathroom floor. Time had spread into a dull haze, broken only by the fading echo of my phone ringtone. My whole apartment smelled of sour whiskey and the faint chemical scent of spilled beer drying on the floor. I'd thrown up twice. Had cried more than that.But now I was just… empty.I stared at my phone lying on the tiles beside me. The screen was smeared with fingerprints, with Bailey’s name on the front page.I'd typed and deleted a dozen texts. Had almost called her at dawn, then at noon, then an hour ago—but fear always curled its fingers around my throat.She was the last person I wanted to disappoint.But I needed to speak to someone or I might truly lose my mind.Now, I reached for my phone again, feeling unsure, and very nervous. My b
Steven POV.I didn’t realize how quiet a house could be until Fabian walked out of mine.For a full minute after the door shut, I stood exactly where he left me. My breath was stuck in my chest, my heart beating painfully against my ribs, my ears ringing like I’d been hit. It didn’t feel real. It felt like a nightmare I hadn’t woken from yet. My brain kept replaying his voice: “I can’t be with someone who is ashamed of me.”The words lodged under my skin like glass splinters.And then… the silence swallowed me whole.I took one shaky breath. Then another. But the house felt wrong...empty in a way it had never felt before. His scent still lingered in my house, from my living room to my bedroom. Even on my bedsheets and pillows. I could still hear his voice in my head, that deep sensual baritone.I sank to my bed, feeling a heavy weight settle in my chest.He’d chosen to leave.He’d chosen to leave me.Something inside me broke.I walked back to the kitchen, moving like a man und







