Heeeey everyone! I'm BACK! :D SO, you may know that in the last chapter stupid Simon threw up because of Chloe and Derek. Weird, I know. But this chapter has some nice brotherly moments, and I have to say, I enjoyed writing them. :)
Disclaimer: I do not own Darkest Powers. Kelley Armstrong does. :(
Chloe: Tori...? What are you doing there!
Tori: She tied me up, saying I'm her "best buddy." You got to help me. I'm begging you.
Chloe: Calm down, I'll-
Me: Oh, TORI! I have some sparkles for you!
Tori: (Wide eyes). Oh, no. SAVE YOURSELF CHLOE!
Chloe: I'll be back! (Runs).
Chloe's POV:
"I like you too."
My eyes widened. He did? He seriously liked me back?
"Y-you do?" My cheeks heated and I looked away. Of course he did. He just said so. "I-I'm s-sorry, I-I didn't..."
"It's okay Chloe."
I looked up. Something about his eyes made my mouth go dry. My gaze moved to his lips. His soft, moist lips. My heart caved. I pressed my lips together.
I think he got the message.
He leaned in, face inches from mine, breath warming my lips, my heart beating wildly and-
"Derek." Simon's voice sounded small and scared.
"What?" he growled, standing up and walking towards the door.
"Can we talk?" he asks innocently.
Derek shoots him a look, but nodded anyway.
He walks out, glancing at me over his shoulder, mouthing, "Later."
I nod and lie back down.
Eventually, my curiosity took over and I snuck out of bed and started to listen to Derek and Simon's conversation.
Simon's POV:
I bit my lower lip. I opened my mouth to say something, but he cut me off.
"I'm sorry," he says gruffly.
I arch my eyebrow. "What? But I-"
"No. You were just upset about Chloe. I shouldn't have yelled. I had no right to. All she did was go around the house. I'm sorry."
My eyes widened. He was sorry? Did Chloe hit him in the head or something? I looked at him, searching his face for anything that might mean he's humouring me.
But in his eyes, all I saw was regret and sadness. And I believed him.
Than I thought about him and Chloe. He must have thought about Chloe too, because when I looked at him again, he had a glimmer of happiness. Than I realized something: Derek has been putting my happiness first for years. Isn't it time I give him something in return? And if Chloe and Derek really felt for each other, than...it's not my business to interfere.
"Derek, don't be sorry. I-"
He shook his head. "Simon. Don't try. You know I was wrong. Please don't try to defend me."
Please?
Maybe Chloe did hit him in the head.
"Derek, you're my brother-"
"I'm you're foster brother."
I met his gaze. "No. You're my brother. And maybe it was out of line to yell like that, but you were just worried about Chloe. Which, by the way, is all yours."
He gapes. "I-I don't-"
"Please. I heard what happened. You like her, don't you? And she likes you back. None of my business."
"She-"
"I heard, Derek. Don't deny it. But it's okay. I'm not upset anymore, and I'm not going to be angry. Just tell me you like her."
He clamped his jaw shut. "Okay. I like her."
I grinned. "Finally! Derek Souza is finally dating!"
"I'm not dating her. Well, not yet."
"Believe me. You two will be hooked by tomorrow."
A small smile escaped his lips.
I put my arm around his shoulder. "Derek, you're my brother, so don't you dare keep any secrets from me again."
"I'm-"
"My brother. Not my foster brother. You're my brother, and you always will be."
He smiled slightly. "Thanks, Simon."
I grin. "Anytime, man." Than I give him an awkward, one-arm brotherly hug. He hugs back, and I know this may be cheesy, but I couldn't help whispering, "Love you, bro." I thought he wouldn't reply, but he whispered back, "Love you too."
Tori's POV:
"Tori?"
I look up from my book to see Andrew looking at me. "Yes?" I ask.
"Can we talk?"
"Um, sure," I reply, wondering what the hell Andrew could want to talk to me about.
"So, Tori, you know Simon?"
Well, duh.
"Yeah."
"Well, Kit wanted me to tell you two a long time ago that..." he swallowed nervously. "You two are sort of...half-brother and sister."
I drop my book and choke.
WHAT?
"What?" I cry.
"Yes, I know, it's very shocking but he is, and I want you to be mature about-"
"ARE YOU KIDDING ME?"
He cleared his throat and ran a hand through his hair. I kind of felt bad for yelling but, like, WHAT THE HELL?
"Does Simon know?" I shriek.
"No. I'll tell him soon enough. But please; let me, okay? Don't tell him anything."
I nod, throat too dry to speak.
He gets up and walks out, shooting me a small smile.
What. The. Hell.
Simon Bae is my half-brother?
I press my lips and urge myself not to bolt in his room and shout, "OH MY GOD YOU'RE MY HALF-BROTHER AND I THOUGH I HATED YOU!"
Thought I hated him?
So I don't anymore?
Could I?
No.
No matter how annoying Simon may be, I can't hate him anymore, now knowing he's my brother.
No, no. He's my half-brother. Not my full brother.
Oh my God.
How could I not know this?
Kit Bae is my dad?
Wow. I have a parent who actually cares about me.
Than I thought about Lyle House.
I felt sick.
I had a crush on my half-brother.
Dear. Lord.
I ran into the bathroom, sure I was about to throw up when I hear Simon whisper, "Love you, bro." And Derek whisper, "Love you too."
Huh.
Derek has a heart.
Who knew Wolf Boy has feelings?
I snort.
After a few minutes, I heard Simon yell, "WHAT? SERIOUSLY?"
Than I heard Derek laugh.
Oh, boy.
I think Andrew told him about the whole half-brother and sister thing.
"TORI! COME HERE!" Simon shouts.
I sigh.
Here we go.
Hmm. Not that exciting, eh? But no worries. The next one, Derek will disappear :) Oops. Gave something away. My bad. :D REVIEW! :D