I was finishing up my routine morning run, breathing hard and excited for my after shower. I stared down at my watch and checked my pulse, when it hit me. Literally. I only heard a shout before I hit something hard. I knew it was a male before I heard his grunt, I already felt the bruises on my cheek coming on.
He was fast and strong. I would have definitely smacked my face on the asphalt if he hadn't caught me in time. When all the movement stopped, I found myself gazing into bright hazel eyes, framed by long lashes that didn't match his chocolate brown hair. I stared at all his features and ended with a conclusion...he's gorgeous.
I pushed him back gently and smiled, feeling revulsion roll through me. There was something about him I didn't like. "Thank you."
"No problem." His voice was deep and sexy, the kind that you wanted to hear whispers from during sex. I was feeling uncomfortable under his gaze. He stood over me and I figured he was at least taller than 6ft.
"Anna, can you please not kill your brother today?" My head snapped up towards my mother and I felt a chill run through my body, freezing my blood and holding me in place. She smiled up at him and gave him a hug. "We've missed you, Adrian."
I took a step back, not understanding the situation although it was blaringly obvious. He had come back. After three years, my brother was here. When they finished their tender hug, their eyes burned into mine and I knew what my mother wanted me to do.
Hug him.
I didn't want to. They knew it from my face. Adrian tilted his chin down and smirked sexily, while my mother pushed me towards him. "For God's sake Anna, he's your brother for crying out loud!"
I wrapped my arms awkwardly around him and gasped when he pulled me closer. My c-cup chest pressed onto his hard body firmly. His lips touched the base of my neck and I jumped in surprise. He gave a low chuckle before tilting his head until his lips were close to my hear.
"You haven't forgotten me, have you?" I closed my eyes and gritted my teeth, fighting the urge to knee him in the groin. Where the hell was our mom looking during this moment? He breathed over my neck and I winced from how hot it felt. "Not after the little goodbye, I gave you."
"I hate you," I growled in his ear, digging my fingers into his shirt and pushing him back roughly. I laughed aloud to fool our mom, pretending to be happy. "I'm so glad you're back, brother. A lot has changed now."
"I can clearly see that," his eyes roamed over my body curiously. "You're all grown up now, sister."
I didn't see the effort in arguing with him. I rolled my eyes and began heading towards the house. I didn't even have the time to record my run.
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Our parents decided it would be great to have a family dinner. Unwillingly forced out of my room and sitting across Adrian. Nothing could be more awkward. I picked at my steak as every question was directed at Adrian. They weren't even mad at all that he up and left for three years.
I would often steal glances at him when he wasn't looking. It didn't hurt to realize that your brother was one, hot, sexy specimen. I couldn't see the old Adrian anymore, the one who wore glasses and kept his blond hair neat. He used to be sweet, I remember being so close to him.
The Adrian I saw now, was the one who kissed me before he left. Messily dyed light brown hair and a naughty gaze that left you feeling exposed. There were also the snakebite piercings that decorated his lower lip. I wonder what happened to him, to be so defiant and careless. Staring at his mouth sent me back to the kiss and I shut my eyes for a long time, trying to ignore the tingling feel on my lips whenever I thought of the moment.
"Anna has no boyfriend," the sentence woke me up and my heart fluttered faster as my brother would find out the truth. I stared at my mother with wide eyes, begging her silently not to continue."She dates but she hasn't had a serious one since you left."
Oh God. She said it.
I stopped breathing as Adrian's eyes slowly came onto me. He tilted his head and lightly ran his tongue over his piercings. It seemed like a predatory gesture, like a lion licking his lips for the hunt. I was the gazelle.
"Is that so?"
"I'm done with dinner," I mumbled abruptly, standing up and leaving the maid to clean up. "I'll be in my room if you need me."
When their eyes no longer followed me, I sprinted for my room and locked the door. I fell on my bed and took deep breaths. I tried to erase the feeling that Adrian caused. I will not think of my brother that way. It was beyond all the wrongs I could think of.
I stared into my vanity, noticing the changes that had also occurred in me. My dirty blond hair hung long across my back, accentuating my green eyes and sharper cheekbones. My height increased to 5"6, which was damn good in my case. I was tall and strong enough to handle rough play. I didn't mind a few bruises here and there, what was pleasure without a little pain?
I could hear sounds from the living room but continued to text on my phone. I knew my parents would be out tonight, which meant leaving me with Adrian. I was glad the maid was still here, Lara would save me when I needed her.
It went deadly quiet. I could hear the little clicks of my phone before the lights went dark. I let out a scream and sat up quickly. Shit. This could not be happening now. I carefully made my way towards my door and opened it.
"Lara?" I spoke out carefully, gripping my phone to my chest and hoping for some sort of response. When I heard nothing, I decided I could take anyone on and give them a swift kick before they could get me.
I turned sharply to the right and let out a shriek when I hit a dark shadow. I punched it hard in the chest and I heard a familiar yell of pain. I squinted in the dark and held up my phone to illuminate the shadow's face. "Adrian?"
"What the fuck was that for?"
"What the fuck are you doing just standing there?" I screamed back at him, giving him another punch but to the arm. "That's fucking creepy!"
"Calm your fucking tits!" He caught my hand and held it firmly. He needed to let go now, before it went numb from the shocks he was causing to run up and down my arm. "I sent the maid home and I already checked the lights. Its actually a blackout."
I let out a restrained growl of anger before turning back into my room. I fell on my knees and reached under my bed to find my scented candles. Adrian watched me intently as I lit them all around my room, mixing the scents together until I realized how romantic it made the scene look.
"Get out. Now," I turned and glared at him angrily with arms crossed. When he made no move, I stomped over until we were face to face. "I'm serious."
"Why are you such a bitch to me?" He stared down at me intensely, advancing forward in a threatening way. "I'm your older brother."
"Doesn't matter to me, now get the fuck out!" He was too close and I was a bit overwhelmed by his height. I had to take a step back. "I don't consider you as a brother, not after..."
I shut up quickly and his eyes narrowed towards me instantly. "Is this what it's all about? A stupid kiss?"
"It wasn't stupid!"
"I didn't feel you complaining after you kissed me back." There was a rumble in his words, almost like a snarl of accusation and my throat felt tight. He shut the door loud behind him, causing me to jump in alarm. "I'm sorry if you're still too immature to let it go."
I reacted faster before I thought of it. I slapped him. Hard. His head snapped to the side like a whip and I could clearly see the red mark on his sharp cheeks within the dim light. I gasped aloud, feeling the sting of what I had done on my palm. He reached up slowly and winced when he touched his cheek but there was a smirk playing over his lips.
He patiently brought his eyes in my direction and I could clearly see the anger that was starting to rise. I took another step back carefully, feeling my heart pounding against my chest in either panic or anticipation.
"Adrian-"
He cut me off fast, gripping both my arms tightly and slamming me against the wall, his body trapping me in place.