Deceiving My Bully Stepbrother

(Johnnie)

I glanced down at my now empty hand, seeing Caspian was tense and now two feet away from me as we walked down towards the beach made my heart drop. Yeah..that lasted long.

I couldn't help but scoff..he is talking about moving in with me and yet he can't even hold my hand in front of his friends.

I knew it was too good to be true.

I stared down at the beach intently, watching in annoyance as Heaven ran up to Caspian before hugging him.

He just stood there, not returning it but the fact that he didn't push her away made me feel sick.

Okay..did I expect him to shove her into the sand and look down at her with disgust? No..but it would've been nice to see...

I stepped onto the soft sand, seeing my brother's eyes darting between Caspian and me before he walked up and pulled me into a hug.

"You okay? Robin told me what happend." He whispered, making me lean back and muster up a smile as I nodded my head.

"Mhm, I'm fine." I stated numbly, glancing towards Heaven once again as she laughed at something Caspian said to Milo. He's not that freaking funny..take it down a notch..geez.

"I guess Freddy told her where we were..if I knew she was being a b***h to you I wouldn't have invited him." Ben explained, making me shrug.

"It's fine, I know he is your friend, don't worry about it."

"Are you sure you're okay Jo?" He asked once more and I nodded my head, fighting this hurt feeling as I tried to push it down like always. I mean..it's been what..three days? But I don't get it..how can he pull me out of a room with my mom but in front of his friends he ignores me? Is he afraid of what Milo will say? Or maybe he doesn't want our brothers to know because then he has to commit fully..

"Oh my god, you missed what happened at the boutique, come with me and I will tell you everything." Robin whispered before sliding up next to me and yanking me towards the crashing waves ahead of us.

"First of all..what's going on with you and Cas? Did he finally confess his feelings? You know he asked me to spy on you.." She whispered before glancing over toward where Ben, Milo, Caspian, and Alder were now standing.

Caspian went to look at me and I quickly turned my head to ignore him..I was mad..

"If you could call it that.." I muttered, before bending down and pulling off my sandals before plopping into the sand next to Robin.

That's when a group of women ran by us in bikinis, their model-worthy bodies glistening in the sun as one of them caught my eye..oh no..

Farah Lawson..Ben's freaking ex..shit this is bad, really really bad..they dated for two years but she ended up cheating on him. It happened when he was nineteen..I know they hooked up again after Dad died but it seemed to fizzle out after that..she had started dating some millionaire or something.

"Benny!" She called out, making Robin turn towards the group of girls as they ran up to the guys..of course, Farah practically threw herself into Ben's arms.

"Who the hell is that?" Robin asked before sitting up and pulling her sunglasses down.

"That..well..her name is Farah." I squeaked, watching as Robin dragged her gaze up and down Farah's body before Ben looked towards us nervously. "How does she know Ben?" Robin asked, making me swallow hard before answering.

"She..well..he..they dated a while ago."

"Mhm..I can see that. Come on, let's go."

Robin hopped up onto her feet and began marching over towards them as I scrambled up and began to follow her.

That's when I watched Heaven give Farah a hug as the skank squad reunited..I did not like Farah..she was freaking horrible for what she did to Ben.

At one point she did treat me like a little sister, but then we cut all ties after she broke Ben's heart for the second time.

I stepped towards the group, as Caspian tried to meet my gaze and I just ignored him.

"Hey Babe, who is this?" Robin spoke up, making Ben look at her with shock.

"Uh..this is an old friend Farah... Farah, this is Robin." Ben stammered, I could see he was nervous.

"Oh, nice to meet you, are you one of Johnnie's little friends?" Farah asked before looking down at Robin with a broad smile.

Yeah..Did I forget to mention that Farah was like 5' 11"? She had long chestnut brown hair and sun-kissed skin, and her big blue eyes glistened in the sun.

Robin was taller than me, but next to Farah, she did look small..Farah was like a freaking sss goddess.

"Hi, I'm Ben's fiancee." Robin stated proudly before snuggling up to Ben's side and wrapping her arms around his waist..which just made him stand there more awkwardly.

Suddenly I felt someone step up beside me as Freddy wrapped his arm around my shoulders, making me freeze in place.

"Guys, I got it all squared away, the yacht will be ready at six." He suddenly announced making all the girls squeal excitedly as Milo and Alder high-fived.

I just stood there stiffly when I felt those eyes burning into me, making me drag my gaze toward a very angry-looking Caspian.

"You're coming right Jo?" Freddy asked before glancing down at me, I could see the warning he had given me earlier just beneath the surface..he was testing me..trying to see what I would say as my gaze now dragged back towards Caspian who had Heaven hanging on his arm... he just stood there, glaring at me.

Really? He wasn't going to push her off of him or anything?

"Of course Jo's going, right kid?" Alder spoke up, yanking me from Freddy's grasp as he started dragging me across the beach.

"We will meet you at the dock in a few hours! I'm taking Jo back with me." Alder announced before tugging me along and passing by Caspian.

That's when he finally shook Heaven off of him and shot his hand out, gripping my arm before stepping closer. "Johnnie's coming with me." Caspian declared, making me pull away from him as I glanced towards Heaven. "Looks like your car is already full." I stated coldly and turned on my heel before walking with Alder.

"Come on Ben, let's go with them." Robin blurted, pulling my brother along as he glanced back at Farah awkwardly.

"See you around." Ben began, making Robin frown and look toward me.

"Oh don't worry, I will see you tonight!" Farah yelled after them as Robin let go of Ben's arm and marched up to me.

"Let's sit together." She rushed out and I nodded my head..I could see she was upset..and I can't blame her..

Why was Ben acting so awkward and standoffish? He didn't even introduce Robin as his Fiancee..what is wrong with these guys?!

"We are totally going all out tonight.." Robin gritted through her teeth as I just nodded my head and walked with her..

I knew Caspian was trailing behind us..I swear the ground was shaking with each freaking caveman stomp he took..but I was ignoring him.

If Caspian wanted to act like there was nothing between us while we were in front of people...then fine..I can do that too.

Let's see how he likes it..that jerk..