Sighing, I prepare myself for the cow they're about to have. "Guys, I'm a junior in college now. I want more of a social life, and honestly, I don't need either one of you sniffing around me. It's time I get a boyfriend, and y'all scare all the guys away. I'd like to have sex at least once before I get cobwebs."
I'm met with silence, but I know something's coming. This better not end with Gunner giving me one of his infamous lectures, because I'm not in the fucking mood.
My eyes almost pop out of my head as a glass breaks to the left of me. If I had to take a guess, his form of torture won't be in the way of a lecture.
It wasn't Kai that made the noise; our eyes had been locked on each other while I made my speech.
Turning my gaze to Gunner, there's no mistaking the broken mess at his feet. His expression is unreadable, but his blue eyes show a hint of madness.
I hold my breath as he moves closer. Towering over me is his favorite form of intimidation. Gulping loudly, I feign ignorance. "Gunner, are you okay?"
He says nothing, only raises an eyebrow, which isn't an answer. I don't voice my opinion because I'm too smart to go down that rabbit hole.
I walk away like a coward, because when he gets this intense it makes my anxiety shoot through the roof. In times like this it's best to focus on anything but them.
Taking the broom out of the closet, I start sweeping up the mess. He rushes over and grabs the broom out of my hands when I'm in mid sweep. I jump out of nervousness.
His knuckles graze the back of my arm as he moves. Where our skin touched, electricity remains, and shoots up and down my arm. I'm so fucked when it comes to the Donovan brothers. This is why I need to separate myself from them. It's so toxic.
Kai misses nothing as he looks at us with a smirk painted on his lips. He loves to see his brother go feral over me. It's weird, but I secretly love the attention.
They don't understand why I need to move on. I know theycare about me, but sadly, they've become my whole life. I'd die on the spot if they ever found out how I feel about them. It's beyond embarrassing because they will never want me in that way, when in turn I'd give anything to be theirs.
If by a small chance my feelings were reciprocated, it wouldn't end well. Dating your stepbrothers is equivalent to being ill-fated lovers and nothing good will ever come from that.
Silently, we eat, it's good but I can't even enjoy it. They are lost to their thoughts, while I'm lost in the vast sea of my nerves.
Gunner clears his throat. "You will give us your schedule."
I swear Gunner Donovan thinks he's my damn daddy. "No, that's okay, I'm good."
It's not clear what the muscle ticking in his jaw means, but I'm assuming it can't be good. "Presley Kate, you will, or I'll fucking get it myself."
I shrug. "Go ahead and try daddy dearest, because Hell will freeze over before I give it to you!"
Standing up I throw my half eaten taco in the trash. Pointing at Kai, I raise my voice even more. "AND you better call your guard dog off, because I'm not going to tell him either!"
Kai growls. "Why does he get to be daddy, but I'm the dog?"
Screaming in frustration, I walk out, and slam his office door behind me. How can I love them but hate them at the same time?
One things for certain, they don't get a say in my life anymore. I'm losing my virginity this year. I want to get drunk at a party, have fun with my friends, and do the walk of shame from a frat boys bedroom. It's a rite of passage, and I don't plan on missing out on anything anymore. Fuck the Donovan Brothers!
Kai's Got A Big Dick: Pres, daddy isn't happy with you.
I bite my lip to keep from smiling.
Me: Fuck off.
Kai's Got A Big Dick: Is that an invitation?
Me:Not even if your life depended on it!
THREE
She's More Than Ready!
I've told my brother a thousand times that Presley's ready for us to make her ours, but he's scared she won't accept us for what we are.
