Last Days at Bennington College

Natalie's povFINAL YEARThe beginning of the end. As I stepped into the hallway of Bennington college, I grinded my jaw, the sharp pain that rose soothed me strangely.Students gathered in clusters, talking over each other. The chaos felt new, even when it was the same as always, at the start of a new semester.“Hey bitch!” Someone bumped into me, shoving me with her elbow. I turned, trying to steady myself.“Allison, I genuinely am not in the mood for this!” I groaned. She only scoffed and held my shoulders, steadying me.“You are never in the mood for anything fun.” Her eyes glowed with a poorly subdued excitement, “this is our last year in college, Natalie! You've got to live a little!”I squinted my eyes at Allison, my best friend since sophomore year.“What difference would it make?” “See, this is what I'm talking about. You always go on and on, talking about some doom and gloom. Not anymore! You're coming with me to the party tonight!”I sighed, as we walked towards our lock

Meeting my new Family

Natalie's pov “Did he say 'the' Kian Lawley set you up?” Allison said, her words coming out breathless. I didn't reply. I ground my teeth, repeatedly counting my right fingers. “At least you won't be expelled. It's just a harmless prank, Natt.” “A harmless prank?! Allison, I was framed!” I said, slamming my locker shut. “Yes, but the frat boys always do this. Don't let it bother you so much. You could just get a forged prescription from the grocery store and you're off the hook.” I scoffed. “Seriously it's no big deal." "Kian's hot though, it's so unfair that he's -” I stopped listening, my brain taking me back to his annoying smile. I hate him. “What?” Allison echoed. It was then I realized I said that out loud. “I hate him, Allie." "Kian. He seems to think he owns this bloody dump of a school!” Allison's chuckles made me stare at her, my brows furrowing deeper. “I'm sorry, but he kind of does own the school. His father is the biggest donor of the school and he is

Dinner at the Lawleys'

Natalie's pov “Must I be there?” I muttered, my voice coming out small.True to her word, before the end of the day, I was roaming the halls of a building fit to be called a palace by the sheer ridiculousness of its size.My mother was also nowhere to be seen, and I was led into a room by a man who introduced himself as Butler Jeffrey.He was quiet, then his expression softened into a pitiful one. I hid my disgust, not wanting to ruin my chances of making him an ally.“Yes. Mr Lawley demands it.” He responded shortly then he was gone as well. So I wandered.The house was too quiet. I felt like an intruder, my feet making scuffling sounds on the rugs that I was certain cost more than I would ever earn.I hated it.Everything gleamed, polished floors, paintings that probably cost more than my college tuition.Fresh flowers arranged in crystal vases.Every corner screamed money.I shoved my hands into the pockets of my jeans as I wandered aimlessly.At some point, I realized I was l

Rival / New Brother

Natalie's pov That was it.I knew I wasn't going to let it slide this time.“Excuse me?” I asked, unable to help myself. My mother kicked me lightly underneath the table.I ignored her, I could feel my ears get hot. I clenched the spoon in my hands, trying to keep the emotion at bay.“You are well excused. Just as you'll soon be from the University.” Kian retorted. That lazy grin was back on his face. His eyes sharpened, as he watched me try and fail to control my emotions.“Big talk from the person who framed me. If I go down, you go down with me. I'll make certain of it.” I snapped.The dining room fell silent.My mother's fork clattered against her plate. Joey's eyes shifted between us slowly, yet there was no change in his expression.Kian merely leaned back in his chair. Relaxed, like he expected me to say that.“Interesting accusation.” He reached for his glass. “You usually threaten people before or after they're proven innocent?”“You know exactly what you did.”“Do I?”“Ye

Unfortunate Pair

I scrunched up the letter, throwing it at the far end of my room.I was up and ready before 7am, not because I was heeding to the Kian's command. I was simply scared of offending Joey.Kian was bluffing anyways. I knew there was no way in hell that he'd be taking me in his car to school.When I stepped out of the mansion, Kian was there, leaning on his car, his face was a study in concentration, as he typed furiously on his phone. The moment he heard my footsteps, he looked up. That smug look returned.“Took you long enough.”I walked past him, heading towards the gates. There was no way I was going to school with him.Before I could take another step, he grabbed my arm, and pulled me close to him.My heart rate spiked, the thudding so loud I was certain he could hear it.“What are you doing?” I managed to let out, keeping my voice as steady as I could.“Behave. My dad is watching us,” he drawled, looking back to the house. I followed his eyes and truly, Joey stood there, at a balco

All Chapters of FALLING FOR MY BULLY STEP-BROTHER: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

Last Days at Bennington College

Meeting my new Family

Dinner at the Lawleys'

Rival / New Brother

Unfortunate Pair