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45. Raspberry
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2026-03-18 19:18:33
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Bully stepbrother 65. Guardian angel
MADISONFear is being stranded in a place someone brings you to, where transportation suddenly becomes a limited option.My late-night flight lands in SJC at midnight, and I grab a cab to a hotel in Palo Alto, ten minutes from the health center. I want to make my life easier, since I don't think I'll be checking out soon, not now that staying with Asher is off the table and getting an apartment will take a while.Hotel life it is for me. So Serena van der Woodsen, except without a parent.I don't have clothes or anything, but the shower feels like the hug I need right now.There isn't much to do afterward. I get into one of the free robes and cocoon myself under the sheets, trying to bury my thoughts so I can sleep, but rest is not for me. That's when the realization really hits, and I finally comprehend the trouble I've concocted since coming to school on the West Coast.First, there is Caden, who should be my stepbrother, not someone I nurture the L-word for. Then I make a friend, t
Bully stepbrother 64. Jumbotron kiss
MADISONI believe this arena is said to be the biggest NBA arena in Los Angeles. Dad used to talk about it when he watched basketball on TV, something that never interested Caden.No Caden thoughts. I shake the reflection from my head and keep taking in the venue as Asher and I are led to our front-row seats."I can't believe this," Asher gaped around."Yeah," I agree. The fact that Bryan planned this is still too fresh in my head to fully grasp.I'm not used to being swept up and surprised with a grand gesture by a man, so it feels like a dream that I'm worthy of this."Here are your seats," the man shows us, and Asher immediately drops into his seat, laughing excitedly up at me. I smile at the contagious laughter."Mr. Tatum said to bring you to the backstage, if you will follow me," the man adds, distracting me from Asher's exaggerated, teasing eye-roll, as he mumbled "Oh, famous,""Yes, okay." I nod to the man. "I'll be back." I ruffle Asher's hair playfully before he can catch m
Bully stepbrother 63. I wanted to drown myself
MADISONAsher's car has been at the service shop since yesterday, so Daniel is giving us a ride to school today. Since he isn't an early bird like us, we are probably going to be late for class.Luckily we aren't. We push open the double doors to the auditorium and step into a packed, noisy room."Argh, they've taken the front row," Asher groans as we look around for empty seats."I don't want it anyway," I mutter, squeezing into the fourth row where I spot a free space so we can sit next to each other."I don't think he's coming, like yesterday and the day before. He's probably dropped out as we speak," Asher jokes behind me. I almost spin around to tell him not to say that, but he has no clue about me and Caden. As far as he knows, Caden is just my annoying stepbrother. So I keep walking, swallowing down the bile in my throat.Forget him, I miserably tell myself.We don't even reach our seats before the professors walk in and the noise subsides. Everyone starts pulling out notes and
Bully stepbrother 62. Martha is calling
CADEN"Are you okay?" Aptera asks the moment we step back inside the house, her eyes flicking between me and Mad with suspicion.I'm about to tell her to leave when Mad scoffs and walks past me, heading to her room to grab her things, just like she said she would."Sis-in-law, you need something to eat? I made chicken."This is all my fault. From the first day I split the space, she slipped right through and decided she had a place here. Otherwise she wouldn't speak so boldly right now. This is why Mad can't forgive me."Get out," I mumble, rubbing the spot at the center of my forehead that feels like a nerve has been ripped out."Baby, I'm getting the week ready for you." She points toward the kitchen, but I barely pay attention. My eyes are searching for her things until they land on her bag. I take two long strides across the room, grab it, then catch her by the arm, shoving the bag into her hand and yanking the door open to throw her out.She's already protesting, mumbling things
Bully stepbrother 61. You are punishing me
MADISONI turn around and try to examine why he finds pleasure in watching me suffer.I have nothing else to say. I always let him walk over me repeatedly, because I can’t stop wanting what he would never give me.Why am I stupid? Why am I like this?I’m moving back to New York. I am freaking done with this place. He can have the major, the house, my whole fucking dream. I just need to be away from him for rehabilitation, because what the hell is wrong with me?I push past him and don’t wait for the elevator because I know I would get locked up with him, and right now, that’s the last thing I want.So, I descend the staircase, practically taking two steps at a time while he calls behind me.“Wait!” He tries grabbing my arm on the lawn, but I yank my hand away. “Do not touch me.”“Mad?” He continues to trail behind me on the street.Please, leave me alone.“Maddie?” So now I’m Maddie. Great. He can start up another prank. What about this time—kill me. “Maddie… please…”Just as I’m almo
Bully stepbrother 60. Double trouble
MADISONBored and exhausted, I check my phone for anything, but there’s nothing.So I let my legs drag my body to my tidy office, where it smells like fresh flowers and paper.I instinctively sigh behind the open door, my fingers pinching the bridge of my nose.At that moment, I feel a touch on my shoulder; it startles me, and I instantly flinch and pivot.My frightened eyes meet Caleb’s. This is not how I want to start my day.He’s neatly dressed in a shirt and blue jeans, but his red hair is slightly rough and his eyes look a little tired.“What are you doing here?” I manage, as soon as I’m able to speak.He shoves one hand in his pocket and presses his lips together before going on. “I came to see you.”My brows pinch together. “You have to book an appointment, and you can book that with someone who’s not me.” That part has me raising my brow.“But I want you.” He blinks and swallows.Okay, I am not doing this right now.“Caleb, please leave.”“Why? Because I’m not him?” he practic
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