Caught between my bully and my step brother

Chapter 4

I never saw them today, EVER !! Well, at least in the last month, so it was like they had sought me out !!

I had gone to the little café that was hidden down a side street a few streets away from the medical block. It was only usually medical students that came here for lunch. The medical building was set back from the main campus. It was near the library and the dorm buildings. So most students wouldn't have time at their lunch to make it here. That was why I loved it. It was mostly quiet, and it had people in that I kind of knew.

I had just sat with my iced vanilla latte, chicken and salad baguette and a cheeky double choc chip muffin. I had opened my romance book that I was currently reading and was lost already after just reading the first few sentences and had just taken a bit of my sandwich. When I heard the chairs that were at my table scrape back. I looked up and to my horror it was the gruesome twosome taking a seat like they were entitled to without permission. I froze mid-chew as they took a seat, the pair of them both glaring at me.

I looked around and, of course, they had already gained attention. They always do, they practically demand it wherever they go. They don't even have to try and they do. I look at the girls and, of course, I see the seductive looks they throw their way, in hopes they get noticed by them. Even males try to volley for their attention, to try and become their friends, to raise their social standing in hopes they'll gain girls' attention just by being friends with them as easily as they do.

I looked back at them and swallowed the sandwich I had in my mouth.

" What do you want ? " I hiss.

They both just sit quietly glaring at me. Then I see Trent look down at the table, my eyes follow his, and they're looking at my book. I practically threw my sandwich down to grab the book, but he swiped it before I could. I nearly threw myself across the table to try and grab it off of him. But without him even looking at me, seeing his eyes were on my damn book, he shoots his hand out and grabs my wrist not hard or anything but enough to stop my movements. He places my hand down on the table, his on top as he reads the page I was reading. Toby leans over his shoulder, his interest spiked and starts reading too.

My face heats, my cheeks flush, I squeeze my eyes shut. This could not be happening.

You see, the book I was reading was .... well . It was downright filth. Back home I wouldn't have dared buy a book like that. In fear my mum or Toby would have seen it, and then I would have died of embarrassment and then explain to my mum why I was reading such a book. My mum was cool and all, and she more than likely wouldn't have said anything. It was just, well, I'd be embarrassed.

My interest had been spiked in this genre because the girls back at school had been gushing over a book called Fifty Shades of Grey. The things they said about it had made me blush. They had also stated how Trent would make a good Mr Grey with all the dark angst and mystery he had going off. But then some girls would say Toby would because he had confidence and a domineering presence. Either way, it was one or the other that starred in most of the girls' fantasies back home as the main character.

What had intrigued me though was what they said the book was about. I had thought, well, maybe, in my inexperience, I could maybe, you know, get some tips from the book or see what I would expect to happen if I was to ever get laid. So, on the first day here, I ordered it to be delivered. I wasn't a fan of kindles, they were convenient for sure, and I did read some books on my k****e. But I loved the feel of a paperback in my hand. I had read that series in the first five days. After I finished class and hung out with Lacey and done my homework, I delved into them until sometimes silly times in the morning. I was hooked.

I had enjoyed them, but I knew that kind of relationship that those two had would not be me. I mean never say never to try things. But I needed to walk before I could run. So I bought another book, a little less kink it was amazing. So, I was on my fifth smutty book of the month and this one had jumped out at me to read.

It was about a woman who was in a love triangle with two of her work colleagues. She had been attracted to both and couldn't make up her mind who she had wanted. So she had decided to date both and try to keep the fact she was dating the other from the other one. But of course, they had found out, and they had both just confronted her in the bathroom at work. They had both just placed their hands on her when , sh*t he had stolen my book.

I look to see them both pull their gazes from the book. They both look at me with this shocked weird look, and then they glance at one another. Talking without talking.

" Addison " Trent said my name. I blew out a shaky breath. Trent never called me by my full name, it was said in a low purr and I hate to admit it sent a shiver down my spine. Trent usually called me names, mostly something awful about my small size. Or sometimes doll, no idea why he called me that more than likely another dig at my small frame. He had never even called me Addie.

" Addison , why are you reading a book like this ? " Toby asks low. His voice was all smoke and gravel, and again he never called me my full name. It was Addie when our parents were around and then something mean when they weren't.

He had once called my princess when we were like seven , I had fallen over on the playground, and he had helped me up. Asking " Are you OK princess ? " And, of course, because I had a silly school girl crush back then, I had blushed like crazy.

"Doll answer him ? " Trent said, and because he had hold of my wrist still, he used that to pull me closer to him across the table as he leaned closer.

I looked around again and, of course, we had gained more attention. I tried to pull my hand back so I could sit back away from his captivating stare. " Nothing to do with you two dickwods " I snapped, frustrated that his grip tightened on my wrist, and I was unable to move.

Trent's lips curled up in a smirk. " Dickwods huh ? "He let go of my hand and I practically threw myself back away from him.

" Seems little Addie had broadened her vocabulary while being here" Toby stated, and Trent laughed and threw the book down on the table , to which I quickly snatched up and pushed it in my bag.

"Among other things," Trent mused. He was eyeing me in a funny way. Toby hummed in agreement with him. What the hell were they talking about ?

" Not so innocent anymore " Toby eventually added.

Trent nodded in agreement, then Toby sat forward, mirroring Trent.

" The dress you wore last night , was it for your little boyfriend ? " Toby asked all of a sudden.

Boyfriend ? Who were they on about?

My confusion must have shown because Toby sighed. " The little man you ran off with this morning, "he snapped.

"Kyle ? " I asked, confused by what they were talking about.

" Kyle " Trent said his name but it came out more like a threat.

" He isn't my boyfriend, he's my bio chem partner " I shook my head, wondering what sort of drugs these two were on. It was more than likely all part of the plan for their next masterpiece of torture on me. Would they drag Kyle in to help them ? Is that why they're asking if he's my boyfriend to see if he was loyal and if he would help them?

Toby reached out and picked up my drink and took a big drink through the straw, then he looked at the label on the side to see what it was.

" Get off douche bag, "I snapped.

He just placed it back down like it was of no worry to him. He just drank my nectar.

" Good, I would hate to have to ring home and tell them you're not concentrating on your studies, too busy trying to get some all over campus. I think it's best you stay away from other men, Addison," Toby stated, as it was normal for him to say that and threaten me like that.

" I am not trying to get some all over campus "I snapped.

" That dress you wore would say otherwise "Trent added.

I gawked at him. " It was just a dress " I stated.

" One you won't wear out again "Trent growled at me. " And only read things like that in your room. You wouldn't want people getting the wrong idea, would you ? "He pointed to where the book had been on the table.

He reached out, grabbed my muffin and took a bite and placed it back down. I sat there, my mouth hanging open.

Then he stood and Toby stood with him. They went to walk out and I finally found my voice. " What I do is nothing to do with you " I snapped.

They both looked back Trent with an eyebrow raised. Toby turned and leaned back down. He lowered himself so he was face level with me and I had to lean back to get some space. Then he moved again, so his mouth went close to my ear. " It has everything to do with us, Addison "he stated, before he pulled back and turned walking out like they hadn't just confused the hell out of me. What part of their torture plan was that ?