The sun peeked in my bedroom window, as its vibrant rays sent glossy, gold sheen all around the room. My mind is fuzzy, the last remnants of Jack and I "hanging up" has been chased away by the realization that I'm awake again.

With a mental sigh, I cautiously open one eye and it hit me that I hadn't took a bath, didn't even bothered to brush my teeth before going to bed and I smelled sweat, beer and most of all sex.

You basically have to get your life back together. My inner being tells me.

I pushed the duvet over my body and went through the comfort room. I looked into the mirror and saw my reflection staring back; groggy, hair messed up and the side of my mouth covered in drool.

Taking the time to myself, I did the usual. I got myself a good scented bath that includes scrubbing my body and making sure I didn't smelled and had my facial routine like a pro.

And no, that was not meant to be dirty.

After my daily routine, I needed to eat. I felt refreshened as I was casually eating my food minding my own business with a positive mentality but eventually Matheo casually strolled into the kitchen and I knew that my day was about to end up bad.

The kitchen started making noises as utensils were thrown into place like he was searching for something.

Annoyed, I asked. "What are you doing?"

"Making myself a sandwich." His brow rose, like he was thinking of something.

"It seems like someone also had a good night. What were you up to kitten?" He asked.

Shocked, that he comes to ask but since I was a private person and didn't bothered to share details.

"Nothing, just had a few beers with friends." I casually said, a total lie.

Had a few pumps, you mean.

My inner being never fails to bother me.

"Mhmm." He murmured and I felt like he didn't even believed a word I said.

Surprisingly we ate in silence. While on the midst of it, I actually saw him glance a few times at my direction and to think that he had a serious expression, I felt a little tension coming through.

I cleared my throat and that seemed to make him snap out of his thoughts.

"When are they coming home?" I asked taking a sip of my beverage, taking it to my advantage to make a casual talk and not to make things awkward.

"Today, they are actually on their way."

"Shit." It that dawned me, my mother's car has not been dropped off and I don't even know where the hell I could find Logan.

"What?" He asked in a concerned voice.

"Nothing." I panic and went upstairs hastily taking my phone and I hurriedly dialed Jack's number.

Unfortunately, the phone rang for a couple of times but to no avail there was no answer. What a way to make my day glorious, I knew he works hard as a mechanic and technically he's busy.

"Fuck! Answer the phone jack." But again, the phone call came to an end and there was still no contact.

I grunt in defeat, mom will surely give me a hard time knowing that I kind of stole her car and if she arrives without the presence of it, I'm done. The fact that I've been arrested a month ago for illegally participating in a street race and gave the police a hard time chasing my ass. Luckily, with the help of Chris they bailed me out with no questions asked. Though it sure was a costly negotiation between the fucking cops.

Thinking of a plan, I did not expect to call for help from someone that I despise of. I went downstairs and thankfully he was still situated on the dining table.

"I need your help."

"Please." I add, unsure but to make it convincing.

And if this shit doesn't work, I really needed to re-evaluate my life this time.

"What is it?" He asked as he finishes his meal.

"I left my mom's car at my friend? And I actually didn't know that mom and Chris are going home earlier than I thought. So if you could just please, help me get her car back?" I raised my brows, concerned and with a hopeful expression.

"Sure, anything for you. Where's this car?" He spoke while I felt a surge of relief washed over me and flattered that he accepted right away. He takes his keys out if his pockets going out of the house and I followed suit.

"It's outside town, I can show you the location that I'm very familiar of don't worry. Thank you Theo, really." I spoke then holding myself back, to stop me from rambling on about the topic.

The ride was surprisingly clear and distant, we didn't talked, he didn't pressed for details. He was unusual this day but I get too entertain myself, fascinated about the way his arms work while driving, changing gears and never taking his eyes off the road on a serious manner. He knew all the shortcuts and he was pretty fast to drive but careful and thorough and that made it very appealing to my eyes. It was overwhelming though that I was starting to have these thoughts about him seeing it will be a distraction.

While we saw Jack, enough to steer myself away from my thoughts. He was working and well focused on the task at hand but when he saw me, he was surprised as his eyes light up at the sight of me running towards him.

We had the casual hug but his eyes trailed over my body giving it another meaning and I was already scorching hot from the looks he had given.

"Damn, mami." He compliments, knowing the conversation was about to go dirty.

"Stop it." I chuckle, playfully smacking him on the arm.

But thanks, Jack. That you find my high waist shorts, fitted white top and my beat up chucks sexy.

Are laughter was stopped in a halt when we heard someone clear a throat. I turned to acknowledge and expecting who it was and to my surprise, Theo was giving Jack a hard look.

This was not about to turn up great.

"Who's he?" Jack tilts his head as if he was pointing at Theo's direction.

"Step-brother." He abruptly answered.

"Cleo tells me your bothersome."

Well, that was a revelation.

Theo faking like he was surprised, a sly smile on his face. "Really? She told you that?"

"I'm afraid I could really be an overprotective brother sometimes." He chuckles and at the same time the fucker had the guts to lightly wrap his arms around my waist, as he was too close for my behind and I was not fucking kidding when I felt something.

"But all is well. Right, cleo?" He finishes his sentence with a casual smile.

"Uh, y-eah. I'm sure Jack just had some misinterpretation." I smiled as if to brush off the topic and get over this very awkward situation.

Jack had the intensity in his eyes, watching Matheo unfazed by the situation. He nods and then had his direction on my way.

"Can I talk to you for a minute, cleo? Alone." Jack boldly spoke and I followed his direction as the tension still stays amongst the three of us.

"Are you sure you're okay, babe? Your step brother ain't bothering you?" As his eyes searched for any emotions within me that he might be concerned of.

"Nothing jack, he just actually gave me a ride here. Didn't know mom will arrive earlier than I thought, sorry for interrupting though." I spoke giving him the assurance.

"If you say so and your lucky Logan dropped your mom's car at the station right after you both arrived, now let's go."

After the conversation, he had assisted me taking my car out and making sure it was still in a good condition.

"Thanks Jack, you just saved my ass." I said and it did basically freed the weight of my chest.

"No worries darling, I'll see you soon?" With that double meaning I just could not help but giggle like a school girl and roll my eyes at his playful banters.

"I'll see you soon." He takes his time looking at me and shockingly he kisses me on the lips and I lost some self-control, kissing him back feeling a little tongue action.

Before we took turns on undressing one another, I made him stop.

"Why the fuck did you that?" Surprisingly, that was an ironic question for me to ask.

My head starts looking for any person that could have seen us put up a little show and thankfully, Theo specifically could not be seen and he was by chance on his tinted car and knowing there's only a slight chance he might have saw us from a far just gives me relief.

"Well you gave me the longing feeling baby. Come to my apartment this Saturday."

Now that looks, inviting. But I'm torn between choosing maturity than having casual sex anytime I want.

"If you're thinking of disagreeing please don't. I want you and you know you want this." He stated which just made it the perfect sense while he plastered an expression that I could not muster to say no to.

"Okay, saturday then." Now there goes my good choices.

I had my mom's car and had gotten myself a booty call this Saturday. Today's my lucky day, I think.

We head home, Theo and I separated since obviously I was going to drive my mom's vehicle. There was still no sign of my mother and Chris, mentally thanking the Lord that I got my ass saved, I settled on the plush sofa with my mind at peace already.

The door opens indicating my step brother entering the living room. Then I felt the sofa dipped, as he took a seat beside me.

"So you two have fucked, huh?" He chuckles whilst asking the question.

"Excuse me?" Gobsmacked, how did he knew? I wasn't fond on the idea of people knowing my business especially when it comes to sex.

"I saw you two, outside. Friends just don't casually do that." He crosses his arms and leans on the seat eyeing me carefully.

"Well, you fucking got me." I sigh and did my usual habit of rolling my eyes.

"I don't like his guts. I think you shouldn't be messing around with him."

"Whoa, wait. Where are all these unfavorable comments coming from? I'd fuck who I fucking want to whatever I please." I snapped.

"Very feisty." A chuckle came from his mouth and I happen to find it offensive, he could be mocking me from my choices perhaps.

How dare he dictate what I should do, that caught me off guard and now he has the balls to say whatever comment he likes? I stood and made my way through the dining area as I made myself busy, trying to block his attention that would soon swallow me alive if I pay attention to.

"Okay, I'm sorry alright. My bad." But there he is, standing on the entry way of the kitchen casually raising his arms as if he surrenders.

A bothersome of a step brother he is.

While I still did not payed attention and chose to act like I was cleaning the kitchen, for me to somehow try blocking his massive ego.

"Cleo, I'm sorry alright?" I fucking felt him again, he was behind me and was way too close for having this normal conversation.

My body stiffened from the action, the silence and our breathing took place. Now this is what I'm afraid about.

"I am very sorry, baby girl. You know I'm starting to treat you as my sister." He sweeps my hair to the side and I voluntarily shiver and started to ache for his touch.

He manages to whisper into my ear. "You forgive me, don't you?"

"Just give me some time to think." I replied in a hurried state.

"But cleo." He starts to move and I just basically felt his length grazed my bottom.

Fucking hell, he was hard.

I bit my lip to suppress a moan, taking my self control for if I fail this will eventually be a deal breaker of a kitchen sex.

"Alright, theo it's fucking okay. Just don't do it anymore." I plead and it was more like a plead of don't fucking tease me again or I will have to beg you to fuck me this time.

"That's my baby sister." He mutters, as if he wasn't even done yet using the fucking nickname to tease me out.

The tension was thick.

But a car honking outside grabbed our attention and knowing it was no other than mom and Chris arriving at this point.

Theo left, leaving me clueless and speechless. But mostly thankful for the relief. He might have broken the tension but totally not the uneasiness and a feeling of a surreal emotion inside of me.