Chapter 2

And then my eyes drift over to Jaxx, my older brother... and Cassie (his bitch of a girlfriend. Why the hell did he have to bring her here when he knows full well that none of us like her?) smirks down at me like she's the queen bee, as they gather round us.

My breath hitches as I look back up at Trey... Yeah, I've been in love with my best friends brother for years... don't judge! I'm pretty sure everyone knows I'm in love with him, except him.

I've never come out and said anything, but it doesn't stop my girls from teasing me every time they see us together... It's super embarrassing. What would happen if he ever figured it out? Would he laugh at me? Would he let me down gently? I really don't want to find out.

Trey smirks down at me, and I can see mischief in his eyes. "Well, I just got an assignment from the council. It seems I'm to be your guard, effective immediately. So I get to hang out at school with you," he winks.

That wink sends my heart up into my throat. Did he say he was assigned to be my guard? I don't understand why I need a guard, but if it means that he gets to spend more time with me, I'm not going to complain... As long as I don't get distracted through school.

Selene looks over at Jaxx with his arm around Cassie and tries to smile, but I can see the strain in her face as she watches the witch slither all over my brother. She's not the only one who loathes the fact that the slut has her hands all over my brother. All of us think he could do so much better than her.

Then, I noticed the presence of someone new... And hot! Suddenly everyone's focus is on this new boy. I hear gasps and giggles from the other girls, and I'm embarrassed to acknowledge the fact that a small giggle accidentally slips through my own lips. What is it about this new boy that seems to draw us all to him?

"Oh, yeah! I was supposed to introduce you guys to Amir. He's new here, and Anastasia wanted to tell you guys to let him feel welcome," Jaxx says when he notices my gaze. He doesn't seem too happy about this, but he would never go against Anastasia's wishes.

And just like that, Amir pushes to the front of the group with a gorgeous smile. He has deep brown eyes and onyx hair. His skin is a deep tanned color. You can tell by the way his shirt pulls at his torso the guy is built. There is something in his face that says he can charm any lady he wants... And with his looks, I wouldn't doubt it.

He pushes his way past Trey, moving like a beautiful predator. "Hello, beautiful, and who are you?" He whispers, looking me up and down, causing my body to flush red. How can he make me forget everything but the way he is looking at me?

I'm stunned for a moment, forgetting my own name... But Trey seems to bring me back to my senses as he pushes Amir away from me and puts a protective arm around my waist. He grits his teeth as he answers, "Amir, this is Calliope, Jaxx's little sister. You don't need to get too close to her!"

Jaxx little sister... Yeah, I know this is how he always sees me. He will never see me as anything more. He is a year older, and has known me for my entire life. He's always protective of me, and I guess this is no different. He just wants to keep me safe.

"Really?" Amir chuckles, looking between Trey and me. I have no idea what it is he sees, but I see a sparkle in his eye... And I'm not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing. His gaze lingers on me just a second too long before his attention is diverted.