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Her Hockey Stepbrother, Her Worst Enemy, Her Beloved Chapter 20
TALIA'S POVI don’t know how long we sat there in the bakery after Bambi left. Deej kept poking her fork into a cinnamon roll like it had personally insulted her. Chris was halfway through his second cookie, muttering something about sugar being cheaper than therapy. And me? I was silent. Staring out the window like I could maybe see answers in the cracks of the cloudy sky.“She doesn’t know anything,” Deej said suddenly.I blinked. “Who?”“Bambi,” she snapped. “She acts like she knows people. But she only knows how to twist things. Her whole life is a damn performance.”Chris nodded, chewing. “She’s like… if toxic energy were a perfume, that perfume is Bambi.”That actually got a small laugh out of me. Just a chuckle, and for that moment, I had a bit of joy. But the thoughts of what happened earlier made me feel so uneasy.I couldn't even bring myself to eat the cookies. Finally, I couldn't bear it anymore, I exhaled. “Do you think Zeke hates me now?” I asked, I needed some assurance
Her Hockey Stepbrother, Her Worst Enemy, Her Beloved Chapter 19
TALIA'S POV Of course it had to be him. I couldn't believe he'd come now of all time.Zeke stood just a few feet away, the gym light showed the confused expression on his face, which later turned into a frown, and then his eyes went cold, like icy cold. His eyes shifted from my face to Maxton's hand which was wrapped around my wrist, then his eyes came back to mine.I could feel time stop. A few feet behind him, I spotted Deej and Chris. Chris looked like he was about to leap in and punch someone, and Deej was already moving forward like she senses an emotional house fire breaking out.Zeke stared right into my eyes, and it took every bit of my willpower to keep our eyes leveled."What's this?" His voice came low but loud enough for us to hear.I immediately tugged my wrist free from Maxton's grip, "It's nothing.""Doesn't look like nothing," he said, then he turned to Maxton."Oh relax," Maxton said, his voice was too casual and uncaring. "We were just having a little conversation.
Her Hockey Stepbrother, Her Worst Enemy, Her Beloved Chapter 18
TALIA'S POVThat night, I barely slept. Not because of Picture Day nerves, or whether my earrings matched Deej's "Slay Strategy" checklist. It was because of Zeke. His apology, though not sure if it was sincere or not, but the fact that he likes me was now clear as day, and also the real truth I hadn't said to him. What will he do when he finds out? He will flip out.Sigh! He was right. Not about everything though, and certainly not about how he treated me or how he lashed out but about Maxton. About the fact I claim to hate a guy, yet I'll follow him out, and even attend school wearing his hoodie, it's not exactly an "I hate you" vibe. And yet the kiss was something I didn't regret. Guilt raked my mind but then my phone's screen lit up. I took it and couldn't believe it was morning already, 7am to be precise. I saw a message on the phone's screen. It was from Deej.'Rally at mine. Time to serve our face and make it look exquisite.'I dragged myself up, brushed and went to the shower.
Her Hockey Stepbrother, Her Worst Enemy, Her Beloved Chapter 17
TALIA'S POVI hated how my feet moved before my brain did.. one steps, two step.. past the counter, past the neon cow glowing on the wall, until I was standing by Zeke's table like some girl in a bad indie movie who knows she should leave but doesn't. I could feel Chris's gaze from behind me. This was going to be harder than I thought.Meanwhile Zeke didn't smile, he simply nodded to the seat across from him, a gesture that I should sit. I didn't."This better be important," I said quietly."It is, and I'll tell you if you could just sit. No strings attached, I assure you,” he said.I sat across him, folding my arms. "Make it fast, Deej is going to kill me if she doesn't get her Oreo drizzle."A small smile found its way to his face, but it died off just as it came. "You look tired.""That's what you wanted to say?" I asked as I tilted my head a bit, but Zeke shook his head."That's just an observation." He said.I looked down on the table and saw the melting scoop of chocolate he had
Her Hockey Stepbrother, Her Worst Enemy, Her Beloved Chapter 16
TALIA’S POV“Attention students! Just a reminder—tomorrow is Picture Day! Come dressed to impress. Yearbook staff will be stationed in the gym from 9:00 a.m. sharp. That’s all!”The speaker clicked off with a crackle, and within three seconds, the hallway was buzzing.Girls were already comparing gloss shades. Guys were adjusting imaginary ties in their reflections. Someone whispered something about wearing a crown and making it their “royal debut.”“Not them giving runway vibes for a yearbook and I.D. cards,” I said, rolling my eyes as I yanked open my locker, ignoring the sudden fashion frenzy forming around me.Picture Day.One day in a year where everyone pretended to be their best self before going back to chaos the next. And as if I didn’t have enough going on already, it was finally here.I took out my literature textbook from my locker, trying to ignore the slight headache in my head. My mind was still messed up from the drama that had happened in the cafeteria two days ago. S
Her Hockey Stepbrother, Her Worst Enemy, Her Beloved Chapter 15
TALIA’S POVThe second my name was called out in that cafeteria, I didn’t wait for more drama.I left. I Didn’t look at Zeke. Didn’t check if Maxton was still standing there. Didn’t give Bambi the satisfaction of seeing me crack.I just grabbed my tray, dumped it on the nearest table, and walked out of there like I hadn’t nearly combusted in front of the entire school.That was close.Way too close.If I had stayed one more second there, I probably would’ve punched Zeke or said something I’d never recover from. I didn’t even want to think about what would’ve happened if Maxton had stepped forward or if Bambi had thrown another drink.But now I was marching toward the principal’s office, hoodie clutched around me like armor, trying to figure out what the hell I’d done to earn a clipboard shoutout.I haven't skipped any classes lately. No detentions. No fights. Not unless cafeteria drama counts as a crime now.Maybe Bambi filed some nonsense complaint. Or worse… maybe someone saw the k
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