My Bestfriend's Brother Shouldn't Know How I Taste
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Bailey's pov

The next morning when I put on my phone, there were countlessmissed calls from Kaleb, including a few text that told me to pick up thephone. Whatever he had to say, he clearly wanted to speak to meabout it without saying it in a text.

I sighed and got ready for school, making sure I prepare myselfmentally for our incoming conversation. There was no way I would beable to avoid him now that he wasn't avoiding me to. The only reason itworked the last time was because he made no effort to speak to me.Now, we clearly need to talk.

And I clearly need to cut off whatever was happening between us. Icould not only risk my friendship with Mira but I could also lose myheart. I didn't want to go through heartbreak when I know for a factKaleb would only bring that to my door.

I couldn't mistake lust for love. It was just lust. I can fix this, I can get ridof it.

Things had to go back the way it was between us or there would bemany things at stake.

I skipped down the stairs, making a beeline for the kitchen. Mom is justpouring herself a cup of coffee.

" Want some?" Her eyes sparkled and I just knew she was itching toask me something. I had an inkling what she was impatient to ask and Idreaded it.

I nod slowly, looking at her like she would at any moment blurt out thequestion soon. But she surprises me when she fills the cup and passesover to me without a word.

I slipped on the stool, lifting the cup to my lips. The coffee was hot andrich and the aroma made my mouth water. As I took the first sip, momdecided that now was the right time to ask.

“Who's the guy you're in love with?"

The hot coffee burned the tip of my tongue and I wrench away from it,placing it down on the countertop as I stared at my mom who lookedeager for my answer. I flushed, awkwardly scratching my throat.

" There's no one mom." I slid off the stool, not wanting to finish thecoffee and tend to her questions. Mom pouted, sighing. * You're notgoing to tell me are you?"

I shook my head. " Mom there really isn't anyone."

Her eyes narrowed on me and her lips curled into a smile. " You havethat same look in your eyes."

My brows furrowed. " What look?"

Her smile widen. " That look I had when I was fighting my feelings foryour dad.”

My heart thrust against my chest at her words and I tried to play it cool." Mom what are you talking about? I have no look."

She smirked. " That denial look. You can deny it all you want but thereis a boy you have fallen for."

I sighed, taking my bag to leave. * I'm going to blame dad for puttingthat idea in your head. I'm heading off to school, love you." I said in arush and leaned over the counter to plant a kiss on her cheek.

“ Love you too," She kissed back, but I hurriedly out of there before shefilled my head with endless love stories and start planning my wedding." Wait, your dad and Lilian aren't ready yet!"

"It's fine, I'll take the bus!" I yelled over my shoulder, practically runningaway from my mom, yet, unfortunately I could not run away from thehuge problem in my life currently, who was a very tall and hot as hellboy named Kaleb, who so happened to be my best friend's brother andwas also off limits.

Katrina is waving me over across the driveway, she's standing on thelast step of the entrance to the school building. I rush over, a bit unsureand flustered as I remembered the looks she sent me yesterday.

It was almost like she knew my deepest, darkest secret, which wasbetraying the promises we made to Mira.

I tried to not squirm as I stopped beside her and pull her into a hug.When we pulled away I looked around for my short friend. It was kind offunny I called her short when we were practically same height."Where's Mira?" I asked, expecting her to jump out of the bush besideus and scare me.

Katrina shrugged, looking out in the driveway. " Don't know. She haveyet to arrive. I think they're running late."

I press my lips in a flat line as I thought. Today is Friday, game day.Since when does Kaleb ever run late for game day?

Maybe his ankle still hurt? I couldn't help but be worried and my fingersitch to check up on him. And of course Mira too.

" Mira also texted me last night.” Katrina suddenly cut into my thoughtsand I brought my gaze back to hers. She looked at me with a knowinglook as she crossed her arms over her chest and popped her hip."Juliet Burner is back."

Her name made me swallow the bile that rose in my throat and I clenchmy hands into fist. Katrina's eyes fall to my fisted hands and I unclenchthem quickly, looking away in shame.

I plastered on a fake smile even though I knew it did not reach myeyes. " Yes, she moved in next door to Mira yesterday. Everyone lovesthat she's back, me too." I uttered through clenched teeth.

Katrina snorted beside me. " Cut the bullshit Bails. You know you hatethat girl."

I looked at her a bit sheepishly. " Well she was a bully to me backthen."

Katrina raised her brow and snorted out a laugh. "We both know that'snot the only reason you hate that girl now Bailey."

The blood drains from my face. Did Katrina really piece everythingtogether so quickly?

Her eyes shifted behind me when we heard the sound of a vehiclecoming closer. I looked over, my heart pounding when I saw Kaleb's carapproaching.

He parks and my heart leaps as I wait to see him. I may be angry withhim right now but my stupid heart had a mind of its own.

The doors open simultaneously and my heart sinks when I see her.Juliet Burner stepping out of his car. She was in the passengers seatwhile an irritated Mira moved out from the back seat.

It felt like the universe desired to mock me because her pretty browneyes snapped to mine, making me burn with jealousy.