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Reckoning

Author: Ella Bliss
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-24 18:15:05

Annie's P.O.V

I blinked, then instinctively backed out. “why do you wanna know?”

“You are!” He said, with affirmation and a smile.

“Sure. Think whatever you want” I was going to strongly disagree, but that would only make his claim even stronger.

Denial is a river in Egypt.

“Annie,” I turned towards the door to see who called my name. Their mum was back.. She walked towards me with a warm smile. “What a pleasant surprise” once she was clode enough, she embraced me..

“And your invisible son here” Bryan muttered. She chuckled as she pulled him in for the hug too.

Now, I don't know if it was imagination but Bryan's elbow rubbed at my boobs for like three seconds before it went away like it was never there in the first place.

I pulled away from her embrace. “Aren't you meant to be in school though?”

“I-uh, wasn't feeling too well”

“Ouuu” she purred. “Come here” she led me to the chair..” should I make you some tea ?”

“No, it's fine” I responded. “Just water will do”

“Zach,” sh
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