It's been week a since my 'punishment' with Ethan happened I don't know how I feel about this. Yes, I find him gorgeous but he's my stepbrother I can't be having the feelings I think I'm having for him. Every night he'd come into my room taking me to his to sleep I never questioned why I always liked to cuddle with Ethan he's warm and gentle his touch soothes me into a deep slumber.

This is the first time Ethan is leaving something about a business trip I was hoping to get away from him to actually think about all that has happened with us, we never kissed or anything he would just say things to me to make me want for him and his touch. Looking over at Ethan he looks so peaceful when he's sleep, I wonder what he dreams about, this is his last night here until he's off somewhere that's he's not telling me about apparently.

I unravel his arm from around my waist slowly moving to get up and walk back to my room when suddenly he wraps me back pulling me even closer into his chest

"Where are you going?" He says in a husky tone.

"Just to my room" he breaths loudly.

"you're staying with me tonight like every night" now it's my turn to huff

"Ethan we can't do this every night I think Liam is getting suspicious anyway"

"I don't care let him I'm just helping my sister from bad dreams" he says pulling me even tighter to the point I can't breathe.

"Ethan why do want me in here and be serious I want a real answer or I'm leaving" he stays quiet for a long while until I wiggle out of his arms.

"Okay, okay I just .... *sighs* I can't believe I'm telling you this... I can't sleep alone anymore I'm...use to your warmth when I'm sleep its hard if you're not here and when I leave, I'm not going to be able to go to sleep so that's why I need you here now before I go" He doesn't have to ask I willingly move his arm and lay on top of him pulling his arm back around me

"I'm going to miss you daddy" i say before going to sleep in his warmth.

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Today is the day that Ethan leaves and I want to cry I'll be left with Liam, he scares the shit out of me he's so strict and intimidating I bet I won't see Mark while Ethan's gone, I'll probably only go to the living room and back up to my room.

Why couldn't Liam leave, and Ethan stay I mean they both work for the same company I bet if Liam took Ethan's place no one would tell it wasn't him they are identical I can tell them apart though, Ethan's voice is way softer than Liam's and his eyes are a lighter shade of blue than Liam's.

"Do you have to go?" I say hugging Ethan tightly, he chuckles.

"Yes, I have to go but I promise I'll be back in no time" he assures me, but I don't buy it. He bids the both of us goodbye speeding down the road until he's no longer in eyesight. Maybe things won't be so bad with Liam and me here he'll most likely be with Claire mostly anyway, Mark and I probably can hang out after all.

"So.... what you want to do first" Liam breaks the silence we've been sitting in for about an hour now

"Umm... aren't you going with Claire or something" he looks like I've upset him with just one question.

"No Claire's visiting her mom for the week so it's just you and me" he says with a bright smile.

Damn I thought he would be with Claire they have been inseparable for the past months they've been together.

"Oh, that's cool to I'm just going to go to my room. Bye" I run to my room shutting the door quietly, Liam hates it when I slam doors, he says only brats act that way and I'm for one not a brat.

Ding!

Looking towards my screen I see that it's Mark texting me I quickly open my phone to view the message.

: hey want to hang out tonight.

: I can't Liam's 'babysitting' me tonight he won't dare let me out.

: how about I come over.

: Yeah, like that's going to happen Liam will eat you alive.

: Lmao who says he has to know I'll come through your window.

I think for a while is this a good idea to let Mark come up to my room, we're only best friends but Liam will not have any of it I do miss my best friend this can be the only time I get to see him until Ethan returns and who knows when that may be. I reply letting him know I'll be awaiting his arrival.

Me and Liam have dinner in awkwardness him trying his best to relate to me and ask questions about my interest I can tell with Claire not here he looks lost not knowing what to say or do it really is adorable that they are in love. Liam is so sweet and gentle with her but when it comes to me, he's all grumpy and bossy maybe because I'm the little sister I really don't know how it's like to have siblings, but I hear most of them don't get along.

I lock my door after washing up and getting ready for bed waiting for Mark to call. When he finally calls it's twelve at night, I don't know why he came so late I could have gone to bed. Opening up my window Mark slips in holding a bag of what looks like snacks. I throw my arms around his neck squeezing tightly

"Oh, I love you I love you" I repeat kissing his cheeks repeatedly he always knows what I want before I even have a clue.

"Your welcome Goldilocks" I hate when he calls me that he knows I don't like that name I'm not Goldilocks. I cross my arms over my chest turning the other way like a child

"I'm sorry I was just kidding angel are you mad with me" I like angel better it fits me. He circles his arms around my waist I can't help but smile at him

"No, I'm not mad with you pooh bear" we laugh but not too loudly Liam room is very close.

We lay on my bed cuddled under one another watching amazon prime eating snacks on my smart tv because Netflix leads to things that don't need to happen between Mark and me.

My eyes close slightly so I switch over snuggling into Marks chest feeling warmer already he kisses my head and wishes me a goodnight I smile to myself thinking how I love this feeling Mark is such a great friend I couldn't ask for more.

I close my eyes finally than I hear a knock at my door. My eyes fly open I know it's Liam what do he want

"Abby open up I need to talk to you" my eyes go wide and so does Marks oh shit this can't be happening right now.

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