Deceiving My Bully Stepbrother

(Johnnie)

I stood in the dressing room, warm tears sliding down my cheeks as I tried so hard to keep it all together. I glanced down, seeing my now bandaged up knees as I let out a shuddering sigh.

I didn't want to be here anymore...my mom took me into the store after I fell and luckily the store clerk had a first aid kit. I was embarrassed though, seeing the way Heaven and her mom whispered about me..and to top it off, my mom ordered the wrong size dresses for me. They were way too tight..she had smalls pulled for me when I was definitely a medium if not a large depending on the bust size.

So that wasn't helping my confidence as I shimmied into a lavender-colored dress. It had a low-cut v-neckline and went to my mid thighs..I looked like I was going to a club or something.. Yeah, it was sexy, but no way was it appropriate for a wedding..

"Come on Jojo, let us see it." My mom slurred..oh..did I forget to mention she has had like four glasses of champagne? She and Patricia were both tipsy..if not wasted at this point.

I wiped my cheeks, trying to hide the fact that I was crying as I opened the door and stepped out with my arms crossed in front of my body. This was the sixth dress I tried on, and I was done. "Wow, you look sexy! Doesn't she look sexy Heather." Patricia stated with a squeal before standing up and stepping towards me.

I saw Heaven scowling out of the corner of my eye when she stepped up too.

"Yeah, who would've thought our little Jo had a figure under all of those baggy clothes." She added, her eyes traveling up and down my body.

"Oh god..those hoodies..I swear I was this close to burning them all out back." My mom groaned as she lifted her glass and took another sip of champagne.

"I think Jo is beautiful no matter what she wears." Robin suddenly chimed in, making me glance towards her as she was typing something into her phone.

"Oh, of course..she knows that..it's just embarrassing going to a four-star restaurant with a ten-year-old sweatshirt on her back." My mom snorted, causing me to shoot her a glare.

"Can I change back into my clothes now?" I snapped, so done with this shopping trip..

"Actually, is it possible if I try that one on? I just really love the style." Heaven suddenly chimed in, making Robin roll her eyes before putting her phone away.

"Didn't you try enough things on? I thought we were here to pick Johnnie's dress..not see your desperate need for attention." Robin grumbled, making Heaven look towards her with anger.

My mom and Patricia burst into laughter, not even paying attention to what was going on as I turned and walked back towards the dressing room.

"Yeah, you can have the dress, I don't like it." I stated flatly before closing the door and peeling it off of me.

I slipped on my shorts and shirt before walking back out and handing Heaven the dress.

"Here." I stared coldly and went to sit by Robin.

"Why is Heaven such a b***h to you and what's going on with your mom?" She asked quietly, making me just shrug as I had no clue what type of twilight zone we had walked into. Mom was acting so weird..it was almost like she was a completely different person now.

"I wish I knew.." I grumbled as Robin's phone went off, making her glance down at it before her eyes widened.

"Seriously?! Oh my god.." She muttered under her breath before glancing up at me.

"What? What's wrong?" I asked worriedly, thinking something bad might've happened to Ben.

"Just..don't freak out.." She said sheepishly and before I could even question her further, I heard a deep voice rumbling from outside of the room.

"Sir, you can't go in there!" The woman from earlier could be heard saying as the door was swiftly yanked open, revealing a very angry looking Caspian.

"C..Caspian..what are you doing here?!" I asked, feeling my mouth fall open as he didn't even say a word, he just walked over towards me, gripped my hand, and began pulling me out of the chair.

"What are you doing?" I rushed out again, waiting for some type of explanation as Heaven suddenly walked out of the dressing room, wearing the dress I just had on.

Of course it fit her perfectly..

"Cas!" She lit up, making my stomach twist as annoyance now filled me.

"Caspian, what are you doing here? Is everything okay with your father?" My mom slurred before standing and looking worried.

"Make sure her mom gets home safe. Come on Johnnie, let's go." He said, not even sparing Heaven or my mom a look as he gripped my hand tighter.

"But.." I began, surprised he was doing this in front of so many people.

Caspian raised an eyebrow, his handsome face turning serious as his blue eyes burned into me.

"Johnnie." He warned, making me swallow hard before I took a tentative step forward, prompting Caspian to pull me out of the store, leaving everyone looking at us in shock..well everyone except for Robin..she had a smirk on her face.. I glanced up, seeing Caspian's angry face as my brow furrowed..why was he so mad?

He continued to pull me along, making me almost stumble as we exited the store and turned the corner.

"Cas..wait.. you're going too fast.." I rushed out, tripping again as I stared up at his broad back.

He didn't listen, instead, he gripped my hand even tighter before turning another corner and that's when he abruptly stopped before pushing me up against the wall, making me gasp.

"Why the f**k did you let them treat you like that?" He snapped, making me blink rapidly as I felt freaking bewildered by what he was saying.

"For f***s sake Johnnie..you used to be braver than that.." He breathed, making me bite my lip before looking down. Yeah..I used to be a long time ago...but not too long ago he was the one speaking to me like that...and I lost that back bone I once had.

"Look at me." He breathed, his large hand gripping my chin before tilting my head back, forcing me to meet his gaze. "I know what you are thinking..and that's partly why I'm mad..because I did my part to f*****g make you like this..and it pisses me off..it makes me so f*****g angry that you sit there and take it..it did back then too..that you accepted all the s**t I said and actually believed it." He breathed, making my eyes fill with tears as I closed them, letting them spill over. "I'm sorry." I sobbed, not even knowing what to do or say anymore.

"Fuck..come here..it's okay..I'm sorry for yelling..come here." Caspian whispered more softly now before wrapping his arms around me and holding me tight.

"I..I don't even know who I am anymore Cas..I don't know..my mom..she is so different now too..I just don't know what to do." I cried, making him let out a sigh as he rubbed my back soothingly. "Either way..you can't let people walk all over you like that anymore..you should've left the moment your mom didn't believe you." He stated, making me pull back and look up at him in confusion. "How..how did you know that?" I asked, watching as his eyes darted away and he cleared his throat awkwardly.

"Well..I might've told Robin to keep an eye on you for me.." He admitted before looking down at me sheepishly.

"What the hell! You were using her to spy on me?" I asked, feeling bewildered.

"Well..I just didn't want to over do it..I know this has been a lot for you and I don't want to freak you out." He confessed, his hands rising to my face before wiping away my tears quickly.

I thought about Caspian's words..and to know he had been texting Robin this whole time to check on me..well..okay, I won't lie..it was freaking adorable..and I felt relieved because I thought he was alreasy changing his mind or something.

"By the way..you are NOT wearing that f*****g purple dress..no way in hell." He grumbled before bending down and placing his forehead against mine.

"Really? I actually quite like it." I lied, making Caspian growl..like actually growl before crashing his lips to mine, making all the air rush out of me in one sharp gasp.

The kiss was rough and dominant before he pulled away again.

"No f*****g way Turner..don't even think about it." He muttered agaisnt me, his hands wrapping around my waist before glancing down at my knees.

That's when he pulled away and bent down, worry flashing through his eyes before he examined my bandages carefully. It seems that some sentences in this chapter require you to read the complete chapters on Job ni b.com in order to avoid an incomplete reading experience. "I am going to have a word with Heaven..I thought she got the message this morning..but it seems she needs me to make it much more clearer." Caspian stated through gritted teeth before rising back up, towering over me once again and brushing my hair over my shoulder.

"Come on, let's go get some icecream.." He stated, his fingers sliding down my arm before intertwining with my own as I nodded my head absent-mindedly, feeling taken aback by this whole situation.

He was worried about me..and he cared..really cared..

Okay, screw being cautious..I'm all freaking in..and yeah, it's a stupid decision..but I'm tired of sitting back and watching my life pass me by..this time...this time I'm throwing caution to the wind and I'm letting it take me away.