15
Bailey''s pov
I quickly put my dress back on properly, my heart speeding quickly.
I swallowed as I fixed my messy hair to hide those hickies her brother gave mest night after I
washed my mouth to remove the stain.
"Bails?" Mira called out with another knock.
"Yeah, I''m almost done just a sec." I rushed out of my mouth and fixed my dress while praying that
Mira wouldn''t see those bruises on my neck.
Hoping I looked decent enough, I walked to the door and opened it. Mira is leaning against the
opposite wall, arms crossed and feet too.
" Everyone seems to have already left." She sighed, pushing off the wall. I shifted out of her way.
"I need to pee so bad, it''s like I could fill an entire bucket." She groaned and entered the bathroom
swiftly. Usually I''d wait for her to get out and we''d talk on the way.
But right now, I was trying to avoid looking at her, so I made my way downstairs.
If upstairs was messy, then down here was worst. I could barely see the floor as I tried my hardest
to tip-toe around every dirty cup.
I made a beeline for the kitchen, opened the fridge and pulled out onest water bottle. I chugged it
down quickly, hoping it would help with the flush on my face.
"Up so early?"
I nearly choked on the water, gasping as I move the bottle from my lips. I coughed, wheezing and
leaned against the counter for support.
I looked up, met his blue eyes and tore them away quickly when they managed to make my heart
speed.
"What have you done to Bails?" Mira used her brother as she walked into the kitchen. She
patted my back as I hacked out cough after cough. Normally I would''ve red at Kaleb, but right
now I was hell-bent on evading him, so I red at the floor instead.
"I haven''t done anything to flower but greet her." He snorted while approaching us. I froze when he
was so near, his scent filling my nose.
He smelled so good.
"Alright there, flower?" He chuckle lowly, the sound sending a shot of vibration in my lower stomach.
Fuck.
"Yes. You just caught me off guard. " I answered him while still evading his stare.
But when he brushed against me, my eyes found themselves staring at his face. I held my breath
when he was already staring at me.
"I need some water." He uttered, his voice going hoarse.
An abrupt shback of him speaking to me in that same hoarse voicest night made me bite into
my bottom lip.
I quickly averted my gaze feeling my face flush again at the sudden memory.
I couldn''t help but feel embarrassed right now..how could I have made myself get caught up in this
mess?
I cleared my throat, avoiding his gaze as I uttered before he opened the fridge. "I took thest
bottle."
"Is that right?" He asked smoothly.
Suddenly Kaleb reaches out for the bottle in my hand, his fingers grazing against mine. I sucked in
a breath when I felt a jolt of electricity run up my arm.
He takes the bottle from my grasp, and moves away from me a little.
"Hey!" I snapped, my eyes ring at him.
With a lopsided grin and eyes that gleamed, Kaleb took a swig of the water. His eyes never left
mine while he gulped down the water.
My stomach twisted.
I turn away from him quickly, trying topose myself. My heart was beating so furiously in my
chest.
"Kaleb, you''re such a jerk." Mira frowned and smacked the bottle upwards, causing Kaleb to jerk
back and choke.
He pulled the bottle away and coughed. "What the fuck Mirabe!"
She rolled her eyes. "Serves you right."
She then turns her attention to me. Her brows furrowed. "I forgot to ask. Last night, where were
you? Didn''t see you in my room and looked everywhere for you."
My heart drops and my mind races.
I couldn''t exactly tell her I was in her brother''s bed. I couldn''t tell her that I was busy losing my
virginity to her brotherst night.
Especially when he was looking at me intently right now. I swallowed harshly.
Shit.
I try topose myself to not give myself away. My heart was ready toe out of my chest as I
dig for a usible excuse.
"I uh- well the air was stuffy inside and I went out back. Kind of stayed there for a while until
everyone went home. I end up sleeping on the couch. Sorry you must have been worried." I smiled
weakly, praying Mira buys into my lie.
She studies me for a little, as if trying to read my thoughts. Her brows end up furrowing even more.
"Why didn''t you juste to my room?"
My mind races as I try toe up with a quick response while taking a rapid sneak peek over at
Kaleb. He''s still staring at me so intensely.
I quickly looked away and responded to Mira''s pending question.
" I felt sozy to walk up those stairs."
Mira looks like she was on the verge of digging for more intel when we heard the low screech of
tires. She runs towards the window, her eyes widening.
"Oh shit! Dad and mom are here!" She yelped, turning to stare at her brother Kaleb with panic on
her face.
Kaleb peeked through the window as the sound of the car pulling into the driver grew louder. He
groaned, raking a hand through his hair.
"They were not supposed to be back untilter today," He scans his eyes over the littered cups and
bottles and then looked over at me. "Mind grabbing the trash bags Bailey?"
I nod, gnawing on my bottom.
"I uh- I have to get something upstairs, I''ll be back!" Mira rushed out, leaving Kaleb and me in her
dust as she raced upstairs.
I cracked a smile knowing Mirabe only wanted to escape her parents iing wrath.
"I don''t think she''lle back dow-
I turn around only to stop mid-sentence when I notice Kaleb a little too close to me. We were nearly
brushing against each other.
I flushed, my tongue growing heavy.
" I uh-
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I take a step back only for him to reach out and stop me.
"Flower." His voice is so husky and alluring.
I looked up at him stunned.
His eyes bore into mine.
"It was youst night, wasn''t it?"