Something Bad Happened

Bethany

"I hate the idea of either of you getting hurt by the other. We have a long life of being a family in one way or the other." Matt pulled out his card, offering it to the server as he approached.

"I agree. The issue of him being my stepbrother is a whole 'nother concern."

"One easily looked over. He's not your brother by blood, and no one would need to know that." Matt signed the bill and stood, reaching for her chair to pull it back. "You feel like shopping?"

"I feel like sleeping for a week. I'm depressed, confused and have a slight buzz."

"Then we're twins. Let's go home, and we'll pick up this date next week sometime."

Bethany slept like a rock, Saturday morning coming much too quickly. She lay in bed for an hour after waking, hoping like hell she would slip back into the restful darkness. No such luck.

Her phone buzzed on her nightstand, and she flipped across the bed like her ass was on fire, hoping it was Damon.

I'm headed back today. I'll be at Dad's before dinnertime.