Chapter Twelve

Florian’s pov

And my eyes were wide open throughout the rest of the night. 

I couldn't sleep, I kept thinking about what Jethson said, how can he just spill that out like it was normal to say.

‘Fuck it our system’.

Maybe he feels the same way I don't maybe not close too but something like that.

And it was tempting. But I have always wanted my first time to be my mate or someone I like, I have imagined it to be beautiful and magical.

Not some random hook up and with my step brother. 

The craziest part is that I was considering it but I just kept reminding myself he is my stepbrother.

Do step siblings sleep together?

It is forbidden.

But I might like Jethson too, if I don't….I won't feel this way.

I sighed, turning around in my bed. 

“Shit” I cursed, I like my rude alpha stepbrother.

But do I want to sleep with a tough decision to make?

What if our parents find out?

What if….

I never want to disappoint my mom, I have never seen her disappointed face before but I don't want to find out.

“No you shouldn't do this Florian” I said to my self, “this is what you keep your distance”

Then the door to my room pushed open, and Jethson entered.

“What are you doing here?” I asked him, frowning.

“Have you thought about what I said?” He questioned.

“You are insane asking me for such a thing, we are step brothers” I nearly shouted.

“Don't act like you don't want it too Florian, I know the feeling is mutual. We don't have to do it again.” He said calmly, I stepped down on my bed shaking my head at him.

“I am not interested,” I said firmly.

“Fine” Jethson shrugged, he didn't seem hurt. He was wearing a calm face, he turned to the door but stopped, “By the way your mom asked me to come see you since you past your wake up time” he said and stepped out of the door.

I didn't feel relieved by turning him down, instead it felt like the worst decision I have made. 

After freshening up and walking down stairs to the dinning room for breakfast, Kira and Micah are also at the table with my mom, her husband and Jethson.

Their attention shifted to me when they noticed me, Kira was wearing a bright smile on her face as I walked closer to them. 

“Florian.” Kira called, she sounded excited to see me.

“Hey” I forced a smile and took a seat, I mumbled a good morning to the rest of the people.

The maids served me my food and like always I was silent as they rest talked about different things and I am lost in my thoughts.

“Florian, You haven't been answering my texts” Kira’s voice snapped me out of my thoughts.

“Oh ... .I don't really check my inbox” I lied but the truth is that I blocked her.

Kira knew I blocked her from the expression on her face. She knew.

So why is she asking me such a question?

“You really have to start checking your inbox, baby,” my mom said, as she drank out of her wine.

I smiled nodding my head, “I am so sorry, I just have a habit to—” I wasn't able to complete my words when Kira cut me off.

“It is okay, we are gonna be hanging out together today. The entire day!” Kia clapped her hands in excitement.

“No I can't, I am busy” I lied again.

“Really busy?” She asked and I nodded. She seemed to have given up then my mom decided to talk.

“Florian dear, You should at least hang out with them for a while. Jethson too is around” My mom suggested.

“Yeah, you guys should do that. Maybe you guys should go play tennis”Ned added.

I wanted to scream that it is unfair, I don't want to do it. My eyes fell on Jethson, he too is eating his food in silence watching us.

“I can't play” I lied.

“Come on, they would teach you” Ned said, I forced a smile and nodded my head.

“That is a great idea, we should go after breakfast.” Kira said and she started typing into her. “Baby, you coming?” She turned to her mate who nodded.

I glanced down at my food, I don't like this. I preferred it when I used to have peace and perfect silence.

This is too much for me.

Almost an hour later we are in Micah's car, in a shirt and pants while Kira is wearing a tennis skirt. 

Me and Kira sat at the back while Micah and Jethson were in the front discussing whatever.

Kira was typing into her phone for a while before she put it away, “Don't look too nervous you are going to enjoy it” she smiled and I just nodded. “So did you block me?” She questioned suddenly.

“Yes,” I answered honestly.

“Why?” Kira asked, “You don't want to be friends with me?”

“Something like that, I don't like what you like so I can't see how we are compatible” I replied to her.

“Oh…I don't really think about that” Kira whispered, her face dropped. This is the first time I see her sad. The urge to say something that will make her smile washes through me.

“Well we can get to know each other without the party and stuff, maybe hang out a few times,” I said.

“Really?”she asked to confirm and I nodded laughing softly at her. “Thank you”

When I turned to the front, Jethson was watching us through before he averted his gaze.

“So when are you going to be free so I can come over?” Kira brings out her phone.

“I will text you” I replied to her.

“Alright” 

We reached the tennis ground, we all climbed out of the car and went to get our bats and ball.

Kira and Micah taught me the basics while Jethson watched one time. I didn't see him for a while and when he came back..His arms were around a blonde.

I gripped my bat tighter and my teeth harder, some strange feeling gnawed in my stomach.

The same one I felt the night of the race when a girl started hitting Jethson. I can't believe I am jealous.

So I walked away and went to my bag, to take out a bottle of water. I opened the wate

r and down half of it in a go.

“Florian Stetson, I didn't know I could find you here” an oddly familiar voice spoke.