LOGINADELINEThank God it’s my day off today. It’s time to look for a muse. I rolled over, my feet touching the cold spot of the floor. Even though I didn’t know much of Wesley’s schedule for the day, I secretly hoped he’ll be back early. I thought about Croix and the whole muse thing and I decided against it. I’m not single anymore and my boyfriend is also cute and all so I can use him. Also, I don’t think Wesley will appreciate me using Croix as my muse, right?I throw on some oversized sweater, tossing my mess of hair into a messy bun and head for my lifeline, the coffee machine. But as soon as I opened the door, I’m hit with the aroma of freshly ground beans and the back of a certain someone’s head.Ugh. There’s no escaping him.Walking into the kitchen, I brushed past him, grabbed my favourite coffee mug, sensing his eyes over me as I poured myself a cup. I know it’s been awkward lately since that night but it’s the first time I’m seeing him since then, of course it’ll be awkward.I
ADELINEA busy day lies ahead of me but that can wait. The feeling of my cold feet rubbed while sipping on my caramel mocha latte. I wanted to tell him to piss off after what happened today but I can’t say no to good coffee and a foot massage.I ushered him into my room, away from communal spaces and from the possibility of seeing my other roommates. Luckily, Croix retired to his room and I’ve yet to see the other two emerge from their cage into the morning light.Wes drops my feet and does a complete sweep of my new room.“It’s nice.” He said with a forced smile. “Yeah?”“It works.” I shrugged.“And your step brother, Croix?” He paused, his smile dropping and his shoulders tense. “I’m kindly assuming that he and the other guys are staying out of your way.”I sigh, running my hands through my semi wet locks, still working out how to answer his question. And deal with his sudden interest in Croix.“If you’re scared, or he tries to fuck with you or your stuff...” He takes a step forwar
AdelineHe was furious.He was pulsing with it. One hand clutched the steering wheel, his knuckles white and his other hand on the gearshift clenching hard like he wanted to strangle someone.He overheard the incident with Wesley and I. He must think I’m pathetic that I’m paying for Wesley’s stuff and tolerating his bullshit but Wesley has been with me for a while and has stayed with me through the stress. He may not know what I almost did which I will take to my grave but he’s just as important to me.“I’m okay.” I said, wrapping my arms around my torso, my voice scratchy and unsure. “Really.”That seemed to make him more furious. “Yeah because your boyfriend is the best.” Sarcasm drips from his voice as he drives. “Too bad he’s laced with all these deficiencies.”I flashed him a glare but it’s no use. He’s right somehow and I can’t bring myself to deny that or defend Wes. He doesn’t speak anymore and I have never been more grateful for that. He stopped in front of Glazzers and I d
ADELINEAfter that stupid play with the faucet, I haven’t seen Croix anywhere for the past three days. I already started work and because of him, I ran late that day too. I am standing by the counter when Croix walks in with his black sweatpants hanging low on his hips. Is there a ban against clothes here or what?He bites his bottom lip as he moves closer. Stilling, he plays with his lip ring, making my stomach instantly drop. The way he tongues that lip ring makes me wonder about the feel of it. I blink and dart my gaze away.He stepped closer, opened his mouth, his hot breath against my ear reaching my skin. “That’s not an appropriate way to look at your roommate and brother,”He backs away as he leans around me, pouring me a cup of coffee before heading towards the kitchen table to prepare breakfast. This morning, he appears to be tame and that’s a good thing.He begins frying the onions and garlic, the aroma filling the air. It shouldn’t bother me the way it does. But the sight o
ADELINEI woke up in a panic.I forgot to lock the door again. My thighs immediately sealed together, my quads tightening, and my arms circle my body before my eyes even have the chance to speak. My dreams hazy again snd I feel this tightening in my chest that just won’t ease up.I scan my surroundings for any intruder before dragging my hand down my face in a panic. It takes me a moment to calm myself together. I realise that I’m not in my mom’s house or in that dream that I keep forgetting every single time.My stomach rumbled, the pizza wasn’t enough for me and Croix isn’t going to the grocery store for more stock just to be petty to me. Sometimes, he burned hot and cold. I took a knife and stabbed a pepperoni before smearing it on the wall. Maybe it would give them a hint to actually clean the house up.Grabbing my phone, I immediately search through my messages hoping to find a message from Wesley. He didn’t come home last night and I was waiting patiently for him. As expected, t
CROIX“She’s hot.” Eli said before taking a sip of his beer. “Like an innocent apple yet let me step on your neck while you cum type of girl. I’m getting masculine vibes.”“Who’s hot?” Lana asked from my lap, inhaling a blunt as I sat back deeper into the broken couch.“Masculine? Like Matt?" Rocks, one of our friends spoke out coughing through the smoke. “Like she lifts more than Matt?”“Not manly but Masculine.” Eli smirked still day dreaming about her.“What he means is that she possesses masculine traits like persuasive, strategic, ambitious, intimidating and all the whatnot.” Josiah corrects Eli with an eyeroll.Not a bad assessment though. He has always been the smartest of the group but unfortunately in his case his own came with anti-social tendencies. He lacks the ability to socialize outside his tight knit circle. Well versed in technology but zero emphasis on interpersonal connections.“Okay I mean she has these ruthless killer instincts beneath those cute little dimples an







