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I’m a pretty doll in an even prettier dollhouse. And he likes playing with his things.
“A triple threat,” Scout says, rejoining us. “One blade but three times as sharp.”
“We both know this kid isn’t giving up until she has you in her grip. May as well come willingly, heathen.”
His softness is different than before at school. Unexpected but not hated. It’s warm and inviting. I have this overwhelming desire to step closer so he’ll wrap me in a hug like a human-shaped blanket.
Scout settles his palm on the bad cat’s back and strokes his fingers through its wet fur. The purring grows louder. “The cat is fucking purring,” Scout says in a mocking tone. “Don’t be mad, little bro.”
These days, not much soothes or warms me. The cold darkness I’d been afraid would consume me when I was a child has slowly crept its way inside me as time wanes on. I’m barely able keep it out anymore. If it weren’t for the constant nearness of my brothers, it’d probably swallow me whole.
Irritation burns in my gut, this time, no longer toward her. Someone made her cry. I don’t know why that bothers me—a girl I’ve literally only just met—but it does.
“You’re not my boyfriend, Chevy.” “Yet.” I pull back and wink at her. “Not your boyfriend yet.”
“You’re going to fuck her now, aren’t you?” Scout asks, a brow lifted in question. “Because it drives you crazy he’s kissed her. So competitive.” “Screw off.” I flip him off again. “I’m not going to fuck her. She’s a job.” Scout laughs and shrugs, seeing right through my words. I’m absolutely going to fuck her. Hopefully soon, too, so I can get this burning need out of my system. I will get her out of my system. I fucking better.
Oh, I like her. I can see why my brothers are so enamored. She’s a fiery, devilish temptation all dolled up to look like an angel. The thing with angels, though, is they’re easy to drag to the dark side. You just give them a taste of sin or a gift of pleasure. Breaking their wings is a treat. Crushing their halo is like a taste of heaven itself. Welcome to the dark side, princess.
Her taste is foreign to me. Sugar laced with something addictive, like heroin. A sweet shot of obsession.
