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Falling for my Stepbrother; chasing popularity Chapter 9
Crossing the LineAva didn’t stop walking until she was outside Jenna’s house, the cool night air hitting her like a slap. Her heart was still racing, her mind spinning with Ethan’s words. "You think I don’t care?""Why do I hate the way he looks at you?"She squeezed her eyes shut, willing herself to forget it. To forget him. She had played the game. She had won. So why did it feel like she had lost? Behind her, the party raged on. Laughter, music, and the occasional drunken shout echoed from inside. She should leave. But before she could, the door swung open. And Ethan walked out. Unfinished BusinessAva turned away immediately, walking toward the street. She heard his footsteps following. “Martinez.” She ignored him. “Ava, stop.” His voice was closer now, low and insistent. She spun around. “What do you want, Ethan?” He stopped a few feet away, jaw clenched. “I just… I don’t want to fight.” Ava let out a sharp laugh. “Funny. Because you’re always the
Falling for my Stepbrother; chasing popularity Chapter 8
A Thin LineEthan wasn’t used to being the one thrown off balance. For the past few weeks, he had been the one teasing her, watching Ava fumble over her words, rolling her eyes at his smug remarks. But now? Now, she was the one in control. And he hated it. As much as he tried to act indifferent, he couldn’t ignore the way Ava had brushed him off, the way she had used Tyler to get under his skin. He wasn’t sure what pissed him off more—the fact that she had played the game better than him, or the fact that it actually worked. Unfinished BusinessThe next day, Ethan didn’t bother with his usual laid-back attitude. He wanted answers. And he wanted them now. He found Ava by her locker, talking to Freya. “You and I need to talk,” Ethan said, stepping between them. Freya scoffed. “Wow. No hello?” Ethan ignored her, his gaze locked onto Ava. “Now.” Ava didn’t even flinch. “I’m busy.” Freya glanced between them, clearly sensing the tension. “Uh, I’ll be over there.”
Falling for my Stepbrother; chasing popularity Chapter 7
Dangerous GamesAva barely heard the chatter around her as she walked home, Freya’s words looping in her mind. Jenna’s been talking. She said Ethan’s just messing with you for fun. That he’s playing some kind of game.It shouldn’t have bothered her. Ethan always messed with her. That was their dynamic—annoyance, banter, and thinly veiled insults. But something about the way Freya had looked at her, the hesitation in her voice, unsettled her. And worse, a small part of her wondered: What if it’s true?When she arrived home, the house was eerily quiet. Mark wasn’t back from work yet, and Natasha had mentioned running errands. Ava dropped her bag by the stairs and headed toward the kitchen for a glass of water. She was halfway there when she heard it. A muffled voice. Low, amused. Ethan. Ava frowned, following the sound. It was coming from the living room. Peeking in, she spotted him sprawled across the couch, phone to his ear, a smirk playing on his lips. She should have w
Falling for my Stepbrother; chasing popularity Chapter 6
Unraveling SecretsAva sat at the dining table, absentmindedly twirling her fork in her salad, her mind elsewhere. It had been a few days since she’d been paired with Ethan for the Shakespeare project, and she had done everything possible to delay their first study session. But today, she had run out of excuses. “Are you sure you don’t want me to drop you off at the library?” Natasha asked as she sipped her tea. “I can walk,” Ava mumbled, still poking at her food. Across from her, Ethan was scrolling through his phone, acting like he wasn’t paying attention—but she knew better. She could feel his eyes flicking toward her every so often, his smirk practically radiating amusement. “You’re meeting with Ethan today, right?” Mark chimed in, glancing up from his newspaper. Ava sighed. “Yes.” Ethan finally looked up, his grin widening. “She’s thrilled about it, can’t you tell?” Ava shot him a glare before turning back to her plate. Natasha cleared her throat, clearly trying t
Falling for my Stepbrother; chasing popularity Chapter 5
The School ProjectAva woke up to the sound of her alarm blaring, dragging her out of the restless sleep she’d finally managed to get. She groaned, turning it off and burying her face into the pillow. She was still at Mark’s house. Still stuck in this unfamiliar place.After last night’s disaster of a dinner, she hadn’t bothered speaking to anyone. She stayed in her room, only coming out after she was sure everyone had gone to bed. The house had been dark and silent, the perfect time to move unnoticed. She wasn’t in the mood for another argument, another reminder that her life had been turned upside down without her consent.Now, she had to face the day.With a deep sigh, she rolled out of bed, got dressed, and grabbed her bag. She made sure to keep her steps light as she headed downstairs, hoping to grab something quick and leave before running into anyone. No such luck.Natasha was already in the kitchen, sipping on her coffee, her eyes flickering with cautious hope when she saw Ava
Falling for my Stepbrother; chasing popularity Chapter 4
Moving in with themMark’s expression hardened. “Go to bed, Ethan.”Ethan’s fists clenched at his sides. “That’s it? That’s all you’re gonna say?”Mark’s jaw ticked. “Drop it.”Ethan let out a bitter laugh. “You really think I’m just going to let this go?”Mark turned to leave, but Ethan’s next words stopped him in his tracks.“I’m going to find her,” Ethan said, voice low but full of determination. “And when I do, you better pray I don’t hate you more than I already do.”Mark didn’t turn around, but the stiffness in his shoulders said enough. Without another word, he walked out, leaving Ethan standing there, heart pounding, mind racing.This wasn’t over.Not even close.___It had been two weeks since Ava found out about her mother’s relationship with Mark and the sale of their house. Two weeks of tense silence, of pretending not to care, of keeping her emotions locked up because if she let them out, she was afraid she wouldn’t be able to stop.Today was the day. The day they were of
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