Chapter 16 - Unsure and Craving Him

Vera's POV

They walked into the building holding hands.

Sarah was looking all happy. Her fingers were locked with Liam's, and for a second, I couldn't look away.

Then they stopped walking.

A male student came up to Liam and pulled him into a conversation. Sarah stood beside him, smiling and adding small comments here and there.

Until her eyes found mine.

A slow smile spread across her face. The kind of smile that made my stomach twist.

She let her gaze slide over me, then lifted her hand and touched Liam's jaw, slow and easy, like she had every right to.

My blood ran cold. I didn't feel angry or betrayed instead I felt unsure.

Liam ended things between us. Then he went straight back to Sarah? He prefers going back to his failed relationship than giving us a try?

The thought sat heavy in my chest as I stayed rooted on the spot where I stood.

Around me, students were already talking.

"They are really back together. They can't resist each other.”

“Team they separated forever are going to loose their money.”

People around laughed and I couldn't help but wonder what she meant.

“I don't think it is official yet. They haven't confirmed it.” One girl said.

I watched them until they disappeared into the building and most students also entered into the building.

I stood outside for a while trying to stomach what I’d seen. The picture of Sarah's hand on his face played over and over in my mind like a broken record.

DING!

The school bell rang and I stood still without moving.

"Hey, move to your class."

I turned, it was probably a teacher that stood looking at me to get moving.

"Sorry," I said, and started walking.

The hallway was almost empty now. My feet were supposed to take me to class. Instead, they took me toward the principal's office.

I stopped at the door and knocked.

"Come in."

I pushed the door open. Principal Cole stood near her bookshelf, searching through a row of books. She wore a bright red skirt that made her look elegant as always.

"Good morning, Principal."

She turned and smiled. "Good morning, Vera. Have a seat."

I sat down. While she kept searching the shelf, my eyes wandered around the office. It was neat as the first time I had come in.

"What brings you to my office?" she asked.

I sat up straighter. "I want to choose my electives, and I need your help."

She walked over and sat across from me, setting a book down softly on the desk. "Okay," she said, folding her hands. "What would you like to choose?"

"I really don't know."

She nodded slowly. "Well, that depends on what you enjoy. We have robotics, coding, basic literature, painting class, choir, and dance." She tilted her head. "Which one calls to you the most?"

I thought about it, but honestly, I didn't know. Right now, I just wanted something to keep my mind busy. Something that would leave me too tired to think about anything else.

"Dance," I said.

Her smile widened. "You'll need to pick two electives."

She handed me a paper. I looked through the schedule. Dance. Choir. Basic literature, those classes started this week. The rest would begin the week after.

My eyes stopped on Painting.

I wasn't good at it, not even close. Maybe that was exactly why I should pick it.

"Painting class," I said.

Principal Cole nodded. "So dance and painting?"

This time, I didn't hesitate. "Yes."

She opened her laptop and typed for a few seconds.

"Great choice," she said. "You'll switch between them depending on the schedule. This week, you'll have dance."

"Thank you, ma."

"You're welcome."

I stood and walked toward the door. Just as I reached it, her voice stopped me.

"Oh, Vera."

I turned. "Yes?"

"I was actually planning to give you your ID card and pass card today."

"Oh." A small laugh slipped out of me. "I came looking for you before you could find me."

She chuckled. "Exactly."

A few seconds later, I left her office with both cards in my hand. For the first time that day, my chest felt a little lighter.

***

The last class before lunch was Physics. Normally, I would have enjoyed it. The teacher explained things clearly, and the lesson itself wasn't hard… but my mind kept slipping away from the lesson.

No matter how hard I tried, my thoughts wouldn't stay on formulas and numbers. They kept drifting back to Liam. Back to his voice, the way he looked at me sometimes, and then his body.

I couldn't stop playing his cock that I had in my mouth and the way he had fucked my mouth to find his pleasure. Then my mind drifted to his hands on my body, his fingers between my legs, his mouth that went down on me… but I haven't gotten the climax I wanted. Always got interrupted by people when I am almost reaching my high.

I knew I should stop thinking about him. I knew it clearly… but knowing something and actually doing it were two very different things.

My pen paused above my notebook. I stared at the board without really seeing it.

Why was it so hard to let him go? Why couldn't I stay away from him even though I know he is my Stepbrother?

I had no answer to my questions. All I know is I want him.

My grip tightened around my pen.

"I can't stay away from Liam Hayworth."

The words slipped out quietly, barely louder than a whisper.

Before I could think about it any further, my phone buzzed in my pocket. I took the phone out to check. It was a message from Anita.

My eyes went wide. Oh no. She had already sent several messages.

I opened the chat quickly. The newest one sat right on top.

[Bestie!! You haven't given me an update about your new school. If you don't message me today, I'm going to call you even though I hate calls.]

A laugh escaped me. Trust Anita to threaten me with the one thing she hated doing herself.

I typed back right away.

[Sorry, Ani. Want the gist now?]

The typing dots appeared almost instantly.

[The heck, Vera. It's been days. This gist better be premium.]

I smiled, the first real smile all day. Then I lowered my screen brightness not wanting anymore to peep and read my chat and started typing.

[The first day I came to school was really eventful. I have a stepbrother girl. And the day he drove me to school, that was the topic in the whole school.]

[He is popular! I am loving this gist. Continue.]

[So… I got to my classroom and guess who I saw when I was introducing myself?]

[Your stepbrother?]

[Nope.]

[Then who?]

[Andrea.]

The typing dots disappeared. Then it appeared again. Then disappeared once more. I could almost picture the look on Anita's face right then.

DING!

The lunch bell rang. Students immediately started packing up their things. The Physics teacher dismissed the class and walked out.

I slipped my phone into my pocket and stood up. Just as I reached the door, someone tapped my shoulder.

I turned around.

A girl stood behind me, a bright smile stretched across her face.

"Hey.”