All Chapters of Crossing The Line : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Chapter 11 Leah's P.O.V Just as I came out of the restroom, I quickly went to the sink to wash my hands. Beside me was someone fixing her makeup in front of the mirror. “Leah?” she called. I didn't expect that she would want to talk to me. “Joan,” I said flatly, sparing her a quick glance. Joan used to be my classmate but was held back because of her poor performance, so I was a class ahead of her. She was very mean to me then, but after no longer being classmates, we didn't interact much. Looking at her, she'd changed—not much, though. The only difference between then and now is that she's wearing a smile so broad that I think her cheeks might hurt. “Congratulations on your graduation,” she said. For someone who never smiled at me, seeing her do so now, made me uncomfortable. “Um… thank you,” I said, choosing my words carefully. I was in a hurry to go back, but I didn't want to be rude. Perhaps I should just tell her I needed to go. I opened my mouth to speak, but she beat m

Chapter 13Leah's P.O.VWhat the heck?! “Why is he wearing the same outfit as us?” I whispered to Mom.“It’s a family set, remember?” Mom whispered back.No wonder Mom asked me first. Anyway, it's just an outfit. I used to wear the same outfit with thousands of people every school day, so this was nothing.I looked around and saw people playing some games. I pointed at them and turned to look at Mom. I opened my mouth to speak, but Dave's voice overshadowed mine.“You look amazing in this dress,” he said, pushing the stray strands of hair from her face, then holding her hands.“You don't look bad yourself,” Mom chuckled.What a bold step! I stared at Dave in disbelief. Did he just make Mom turn her back on me?I walked to the side with my arms folded. “I—”“Ahem?!” I cleared my throat loudly, interrupting Dave. Without breaking eye contact with him, I took Mom's hand from his and said, “Mom, I want to try that game.” I led her to the group and she had no choice but to follow me, tho

Chapter 15Leah's P.O.V“Who's there?” I asked from behind the door.“Leah, it's me,” I heard Mom's voice.I unlocked the door and helped her carry her bag. “Welcome back, Mom,” I said.“Thank you,” she smiled. “You took so long,” I said as I followed her to the living room. “Yeah. I didn't realize how late it had gotten, She said. ‘Great! Mom had already moved on,’ I thought. She was already forgetting her home, where I was. Good! Congratulations to Dave and his son for successfully replacing me in my Mom's heart. “Mom, I'm about to prepare dinner. Do you care for something specifically?” I asked. “I already had dinner,” Mom said.Wow. I wasn't expecting that. “Really?” I muttered. “I also brought you dinner. You can just reheat it,” Mom said. “Oh,” I said simply. “Then… I'll go take out the trash,” I added.Since dinner was already made, I decided to take out the trash first before anything else. I forgot to take it out this morning. “Okay,” Mom said and went to her room to f

Chapter 17Yoyo's P.O.VDad informed me that he was getting married soon, and because my soon-to-be little stepsister was celebrating her birthday, Dad said I should give her a gift.I wasn't good at picking gifts, so I let Josh help me pick one because he has a sister in elementary school, so he was better at it. I went to pick it up at his place, so Dad didn't know the gift wasn't handpicked by me.That evening after they registered their marriage, Dad wanted to take her home because it was already late, but I wholeheartedly offered to drive my new mom home.She had been my friend since I was nine, and now that she and Dad were married, I couldn't have been happier to have her as my mother.This was my first time going to her home, so I relied on her instructions for directions. I parked the car by the roadside and walked with her down the street and stopped in front of the door. Since I had to go back home, I didn't follow her inside.“Say hello to my little sister for me,” I said.

Chapter 19Sky's P.O.VI never expected Leah to be such a crybaby. Was she actually crying because she was leaving for school? How annoying.At first I felt it was because of me, but at a second thought, even if I hadn’t said we should leave today, we would still be leaving tomorrow. I even made it easier for her by leaving today. That way, she can get over it earlier. I'm sure she would've gotten over it by tomorrow.I took out my handkerchief and unwillingly handed it to her. Seeing that she didn't take it after a few seconds, I glanced at her.“Do you want it or not?” I asked.Leah's P.O.VI hesitated. ‘Do I want it?’ I asked myself.I didn't want to take what was his, but I needed it, so I reluctantly took it and wiped my tear-streaked face and runny nose. This is embarrassing. I must look so messy right now.My eyes were puffy and felt heavy from crying, and I decided to close them for a while until…Sky's P.O.V“Fuck!” Barry cursed and took a rough turn, the car jerking sideways