INICIAR SESIÓNThe week passed in a blur.Nothing significant happened, and honestly, I wasn't sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing anymore.Noah was avoiding me.Completely.He wouldn't talk to me at school, and if we happened to be in the same hallway, he would act as though I wasn't even there. I barely knew where he went after school, and whenever he came home, it was usually very late at night.And when he wasn't out, he was locked up in his room.I tried not to care.I really did.But for some reason, I felt lonely.It was stupid, considering Noah and I had never exactly been the kind of people who could spend an entire day together without arguing about something. Still, I missed him. I missed the way he annoyed me, the way he always had something to say about everything I did, and even the little arguments that used to make me want to throw something at his head.Now, the house was just quiet.David had travelled, my mom was still in the hospital, and Noah had apparently decided that
A loud noise jolted me awake.I sat up in bed, blinking as I tried to figure out what was going on. For a moment, I just sat there, listening, wondering what could possibly be making all that noise in the middle of the night.Then I heard footsteps that were coming toward my room.I frowned then pulled my blanket off me just as I heard someone tugging at my door handle.Good thing I locked my door.Who the hell was that?I stared at the door, and my heart began to pound as the person tried the handle again.“Who's there?” I called out.No answer.Another tug.I got out of bed, slowly walking toward the door.“Hello?”Then, suddenly, a name popped into my head.Noah.It was definitely him.I stopped a few feet away from the door then stared at it as my mind started racing through all the possibilities.Should I open it? So many things could happen if I let him into my room. Knowing that we’re siblings, I can’t risk such.I had to be careful.But then I heard a small voice from the othe
I stared at Noah, not knowing what to say.Could I actually leave the house?I mean, I knew it would probably be for the best if the results came back positive. We couldn't continue living together like nothing had happened, especially after everything that had happened between us.But the thought of leaving Noah's house and going to live with my dad and Carmen? I didn't know how I felt about that.“I think we should see the results first,” I finally said. “Then we can figure everything out.”Noah turned to look at me.“Rosalie, you don't understand, do you?”I frowned. “What don't I understand?”He let out a frustrated sigh, then ran his hands through his hair.“God, I've been trying to tell you this since yesterday, and you still don't get it.”“I know what you’re talking about! I’m just trying to say that I don’t see why I should possibly move out.”“I CAN'T LET YOU LIVE WITH ME!”I flinched at his sudden outburst.He looked away. He was breathing heavily, before he turned back to
A million thoughts were going through my head. For a moment, I almost gave in.I wanted to kiss him again. I wanted to forget about the DNA test, forget about David, and just be with Noah, even if it was only for a few minutes.But I couldn't.I pulled away from him, taking a deep breath as I tried to get my thoughts together.“No. I can't do this.”Noah stared at me.“What?”I looked away, unable to hold his gaze.“We need to wait until we get the DNA results. We need to be sure first, Noah.”I hated how those words sounded coming out of my mouth, but what else was I supposed to do? What if we were actually related? What if we went ahead with this and then found out that my mom was telling the truth?I didn't even want to think about it.I looked back at Noah, and I could see the hurt in his eyes. It was only for a second, but I saw it. The way his expression changed, the way he suddenly looked like I'd rejected him.And honestly, it broke my heart.“Okay,” he said quietly.I frowned
The janitor was still trying to open the door. With each turn of the handle, by heart skipped multiple beats.My breathing became erratic. “What are we going to do?” I whispered.Noah looked at me.“Calm down.”“Calm down?” I whispered, staring at him. “They’re literally trying to open the door, Noah!”“You’re overreacting.”“I’m overreacting? I know for sure nothing good will come out of us being seen together in this closet.”I looked at him like he was crazy.“So how am I over reacting? Or is this your plan? Is this what you had in mind? Is that why you brought me here?”Noah rolled his eyes and pulled out his phone.I continued to stare at the figure I think is his.“What are you doing?”He didn't answer.His fingers moved quickly across the screen as he sent a couple of texts.“Seriously?” I whispered. “This is the wrong time to be texting.”He continued typing.“Who are you even texting? Are you getting help?”Noah finally looked up at me.“Relax.”“Relax?”I folded my arms.“W
The night was a blur.I barely slept because I couldn't stop thinking about everything that happened at the hospital.Noah crying.Noah telling me he loved me.And the DNA test.I kept tossing and turning in bed, staring at the ceiling while my mind went through every possible outcome.What if the results came back positive?What if Noah and I really were blood siblings?What would happen then?I didn't even want to think about it.Then there was the other possibility.What if the results came back negative?I knew they would.I already knew the truth.But somehow, that didn't make me feel any better.There were just so many things on my mind.Can I even live with my dad? Should I even still be calling him my dad when I know he for sure isn’t?I still hadn't completely gotten used to the fact that David was my biological father, for some reason I just can’t accept it.Then there was Noah.What was going to happen between us after the results came out?Would things go back to the way t
My eyes widened.Was he really asking me that? Because you threatened me with a knife.Because you stole my panties.But the words died in my throat when his thumb brushed my pulse point. “Why?” He asks again.“Are you really asking that?” I scoffed. “I’m going to assume you’re drunk. It’s the
The first thing I saw was the steady rise and fall of his chest as the morning light filtered through the blinds, painting stripes across Noah. He was still sleeping peacefully beside me and a stupid smile touched my lips. For a second, it just felt… good. Calm.Geez, I shouldn’t be here smiling at
The video game store guy took Noah’s phone with a shrug. He promised to crack it for a hundred bucks. Expensive, but I’m desperate. It’s going to take a lot out of my savings. Considering I’m not the stepdaughter to a millionaire, It shouldn’t be such a big deal. I should be getting my big girl al
Rosalie’s POVNow I’m sure Noah is running mad. How can he just barge into my room without knocking? Like he just threatened me with a knife a few minutes ago. I kept my back pressed against the headboard, refusing to flinch as his shadow swallowed the space between us. I continued to stare at h







