Being Their's

"Hey Ryder, what time are you leaving for school? I ask when I find him in the kitchen eating cereal.

Ryder looks at me with his brows furrowed. Why does it matter what time I plan to leave?"

Umm because I am riding with you. Why else would I be asking?" I say annoyed with his dumb question.

Ryder smirks. "Well, I am leaving at seven thirty, but the bus will be here in about ten minutes. So, I suggest you get your ass down to the bus stop. Don't want to be late on your first day at a new school."

The bus? Your dad told you to drive me. I say in disbelief.

My dad's not here, I only agreed so I didn't have to hear him bitch. I got to pick up my girlfriend, and I can't have you cock blocking me." Ryder says finishing his cereal.

I stare at him in disbelief. I should have known he was going to be a fucking prick when his dad was gone. He's been a dick since the first day I met him.

"Off you go." He says waving a dismissive hand towards the door.

Scoffing I grab my backpack and head for the door. "Fucking prick." I say quietly before slamming the door behind me.

The wind slaps me in the face the second I close the door causing me to shiver. Shit it's kind of chilly I wish I would have grabbed a hoodie or something. I am not going back in there with that asshole though.

Looking around for a second, I see some other kids standing at the end of the street, that must be where the bus stop is. Pulling my thin long sleeve shirt down over my hands I walk towards the other kids at the end of the street.

This is a nice neighborhood all the houses are at least two stories, yards are clean and mowed to perfection, the houses are all perfectly painted as if they are repainted every year. I have only been here for two days, so I haven't really had time to explore.

The gate in the yard next to my house opens and a gorgeous tall blonde-haired boy walks out. He has to be at least six foot three and if I had to guess I'd say he's probably a senior like me. After closing his gate his head lifts and our eyes meet. He has the most beautiful green eyes I have ever seen on a man.

"Hey." He says in a deep voice showing me the most beautiful smile.

I smile shyly. "Hey."

"I'm Logan. You are Ryder's new stepsister, right?" He asks as he starts walking beside me.

"Unfortunately." I say with a small laugh. "How did you know that though?"

"Small town." He says with a laugh. "So why aren't you riding to school with him?"

I turn my head with narrowed eyes to look at him. "Cause he's a dick. He didn't want me cock blocking him. His words not mine."

Logan laughs. "I wasn't going to say anything but since you said it first, yeah he is a dick."

"Lucky me, we get to live in the same house." I say sarcastically.

"I thought it was bad living next to him. I would hate to live with him." Logan says smiling.

"Hey guys." Logan says to the other teenagers at the bus stop when we get down there. Two younger girls blush and wave at him. If I had to guess I would say they are maybe sophomores.

A couple minutes later the bus pulls up in front of us. The two younger girls get on the bus first, and I motion for Logan to go next but he gives me a small push with his hand on my lower back, and I reluctantly get on the bus before him.

The bus is full of curious kids staring at me, probably all wondering who the hell I am. I know that's what I would be wondering. Looking around I try to find an empty seat. Logan leans in and whispers "go to the back you can sit with me."

I nod my head and walk to the very back. There are four other guys sitting back there, all of them are gorgeous, not as gorgeous as Logan but pretty good looking, nonetheless. I can feel their eyes on me as I take the empty seat at the back sitting by the window, Logan sits beside me taking the aisle seat.

"Sup guys." Logan says bumping fists and shaking hands with each guy. They all nod and say their own greetings, never taking their eyes off me.

A tan guy sitting in the seat next to us with gorgeous brown eyes and shaggy black hair smiles at me and nods to Logan. "Is this Ryder's new sister?"

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"Stepsister." I chime in rolling my eyes.

Logan laughs. "She's not a fan of Ryder either. This is-." Logan pauses and turns to me with an apologetic smile. "You never actually told me your name."

I smile. "I'm Lilliana most people call me Lilly though."

Logan smiles at me. "Lilly, I like that. This is Brandon he says pointing to the guy sitting in the seat next to us with the brown eyes and black hair. That's Aaron he says pointing to the guy sitting beside Brandon, everyone calls him A-Rod. Aaron smiled flashing bright white teeth. He is good looking athletic build, red hair, green eyes, and a few freckles sprinkled across his cheeks. This is Harrison he says pointing to an equally attractive blonde guy with blue eyes and tan skin. Last but not least this is Calvin he says pointing to a gorgeous black guy with dark chocolate colored skin and gorgeous light brown eyes.

"Nice to meet you guys." I say smiling at all of them.

"So how do you like living with Ryder?" Harrison asks with a slight bit of sarcasm laced into his tone.

I scoff. "I'm riding the bus and he has a fancy ass car. What do you think?"

Harrison laughs. "He's a prick, but I figured since you are so hot he would have at least been nice to you."

I feel heat spread up my neck and onto my face. He thinks I'm hot? Logan laughs, "Real subtle dude."

Harrison shrugs. "What? She's hot. Don't act like you haven't noticed."

Logan nods his head in agreement, and I feel my blush deepen. "Just because I think it doesn't mean I need to say it."

Brandon, Calvin, and Aaron laugh but also nod their heads in agreement. What the hell is going on? There is no way they all think I'm hot. This town must have some ugly women if they all think I'm hot.

I mean I am not the ugliest girl in the world but I'm not exactly a super model. I have thick thighs, a very round ass, large breasts and a smallish waist. My hair is a dirty blonde almost brown at this point and my blue eyes are nothing special. My skin is so pale it's almost ghostly. People at my old school didn't really show any interest in me.

There was one guy that was always hitting on me, but he was weird and definitely not sexy. All of these guys could have any girl they want; they are all muscular and if I had to guess I would say they all play some kind of sport. Why would they want someone like me?

Laughing, I try to change the subject. "So, what do you guys do for fun?"

Logan is the first to answer. "Well, there isn't really anything fun to do around here. If you haven't

noticed the town is kind of small and there isn't much to do anywhere."

"I haven't really had a chance to explore. I just moved in over the weekend. But that really sucks." I say with a laugh.

Calvin is the next to chime in. "We all play football except for this loser right here." He says slapping Aaron on the shoulder.

Aaron punches his shoulder and laughs "Fuck you dude. You guys are just mad that I am the basketball star and you guys are stuck playing grab ass with each other on the football field."

I can't help but laugh watching their exchange. "So, you play basketball?" I ask giggling.

Aaron smiles at me. "Yeah, it's much better than football."

Logan rolls his eyes but even he can't help but laugh. "That's awesome." I say laughing as all the guys

continue punching each other and slapping each other's shoulders.

Aaron winks at me. "You will have to come watch me play sometime."

"Ummm, I'm not really big on sports. I have never really been a huge fan." I say with an apologetic smile.

Calvin gasps and slaps a hand over his chest. "I am so offended. Now you have to come watch me play. Let me change your mind."

All the guys nod in agreement. "Fine, I will think about it."

Logan smiles and casually places his hand on my thigh. "I hope you will come see us play."

Butterflies flutter in my stomach and I can't help but smile back at him. If he keeps looking at me like that, I think I would do anything for him. The rest of the ride to school is filled with laughs and smiles.

As the bus pulls up in front of what looks like a cafeteria and comes to a stop I can't help but feel a rush of nerves. I hate being the new girl. Especially since I am a senior now and it's the middle of the damn school year. My mom just couldn't wait to marry Curtis. I begged her to wait until the end of my senior year so I wouldn't have to transfer, but as always, she put herself first over me.

Kids start filing off the bus one by one and I reluctantly stand up. Logan turns to me. "Are you ready?"

I give him a nervous smile. "No. Honestly I hate being the new girl."

Logan gives me a reassuring smile and grabs my hand. "I will show you around."

I look down at our hands for a second, before looking back at his face. I have never had anyone be this nice

to me on my first day. "Thanks." I say taking a deep breath and smiling at him.

"Let's go." He says intertwining our fingers and giving me a gently tug towards the front of the bus.

"I need to go to the office." I tell him as we step off the bus.

He nods his head. "I will take you." The guys are all waiting for us in front of the cafeteria. I can't help but

blush when I see Calvin and Harrison looking at our intertwined hands.

"Hey guys, I will catch up to you later. I am going to show Lilly where the office is." Logan says to the guys.

They all nod and give me a smile. "See you later Lilly." They say almost in unison.

"Bye guys." I smile and wave as Logan pulls me up the hill away from the cafeteria.

Logan never let's go of my hand as we walk towards a large building at the top of the hill, even as we get stares and even some glares from girls walking past. Logan just continues smiling like he doesn't have a care in the world.

"This is the main classroom building." Logan says leaning in a little too close to my ear. "The office is down here."

The building itself is like one large, long hallway with lockers lining both sides of the wall. There are some small classrooms that break up the long lines of lockers and kids are walking in all different directions.

The office is small with a reception desk to the right and a couple of smaller offices towards the back of the room. There is an older lady sitting behind the reception desk. She smiles when she sees Logan.

"Logan. What can I do for you sweetheart?"

"Hey Mrs. Smith. This is Lilly. She is new here."

Mrs. Smith turns her friendly smile to me. "Lilly, yes I was expecting you dear. Your mother has already filled out all of your paperwork. I just need to get you an ID and a schedule."

"Thank you." I say with a smile.

"Logan dear, would you mind showing miss Lilly around today?" Mrs. Smith says without looking up from her computer.

Logan gives her a devastatingly beautiful smile. "I wouldn't mind at all."

"Thank you dear."

Logan winks at me and I can't help but blush. "Thank you, Logan." I say smiling.

It only takes Mrs. Smith a few minutes to get my ID and schedule. We thank her and step back out into the hallway. She told me to pick any empty locker. "Do you know if there is any empty lockers anywhere?" I ask Logan feeling overwhelmed.

Logan smiles and starts walking down the hall. "Right this way my lady."

Rolling my eyes I laugh and follow after him. Towards the end of the hall Logan swings a locker open for me.

"Here you go."

"That was easy. How did you know where one was so easily?" I ask as I set a few binders in my new locker.

Logan gives me a mischievous smile. "My locker is right beside yours."

"You gave me a locker right beside yours?" I say narrowing my eyes at him in disbelief.

"I sure did." Logan says smiling. "Now lets look over your schedule."

I shake my head smiling. I don't think I have ever smiled this much in one morning. I am so lucky I met Logan this morning.

"English, Algebra 3, Chemistry, Spanish 3, Lunch, Digital Communications, Study Hall, and World History." Logan says reading off my schedule. "Looks like I have all but three classes with you."

"All but three?" I ask smiling. "So, you can take me to most of my classes today?"

"Of course I will. I am pretty sure at least one of the guys you met this morning is in each of the other three classes with you. So, you won't be alone." Logan says as he once again grabs my hand and pulls me through a set of double doors that lead outside.

"That makes me feel better. I hate being the new girl that doesn't know anyone in my classes. Everyone always stares at you with those oh look at that poor girl looks, and it is so irritating."

Logan laughs. "I honestly wouldn't know. I have been at this school my whole life and we really don't get that many new people each year."

"Must be nice." I say with a small smile. I have been to five new schools since seventh grade. What mom wants mom gets. No matter what I think mom does what she wants when she wants. At my last school I had amazing grades, several friends and I had even joined a couple school clubs. I should have known it was too good to be true when mom said she would let me finish out my schooling at my last school, she knew how bad I wanted to graduate from there. Then Curtis came along and all of that changed.

"Unfortunately, all of your classes are pretty spread out over campus so it will be a lot of walking." Logan says with a laugh, pulling me out of my thoughts.

I give him a genuine smile. "That's okay, I enjoy walking." Which is true I do love to walk, I even go jogging sometimes. I haven't in a while but maybe I can start up again.

At the bottom of the hill we go through another set of double doors which lead inside to a smaller version of the building at the top of the hill. "English is down here." Logan says as we make our way into a small classroom.

Everyone goes quiet and stares at us. The teacher sets her book down. "Logan Stout you are late." A middle-aged woman with red hair says. "Sorry Ms. Nichols. I was helping Lilly get her schedule and stuff."

Ms. Nichols narrows her eyes at me, and I suddenly feel very aware of Logan's hand still holding mine. "Sit in any of the empty seats Lilly and welcome to my class. I will not tolerate any more tardiness."

I nod and Ms. Nichols picks her book up and starts where she left off. Logan gently pulls me towards the back. Logan nods his head at a brown-haired boy sitting at the back who quickly picks his stuff up and moves to another desk.

Logan sits in a desk at the back and pulls the now empty desk closer to his before I have a chance to sit down. He winks at me, and I blush as I take a seat next to him. Ms. Nichols watches us for a minute but doesn't say anything about the desks.

I don't have a book for this class yet so I try to pay close attention to what the teacher is saying, taking notes the best, I can for being thrown into the middle of a book I've never read before. I feel Logan's hand slide onto my thigh, and I can't help but tense up. Logan smirks but doesn't move his hand.

The next three classes before lunch go pretty much the same as the first. Lots of stares and glares. Logan had me sit next to him in all three classes, either holding my hand or putting his hand on my thigh. Which I have to admit was pretty distracting, especially when his hand slid a little higher each class.

Brandon, Calvin, Harrison and Aaron were in a couple of the classes, but we didn't get much of a chance to talk. Logan kept me pretty distracted.

It is finally lunch and I am starving. Logan wraps his arm around my shoulder as the bell dismisses the last class before lunch. "You ready to get some food?" Logan asks in his deep sexy voice.

"Yes, please I am starving."

Logan laughs. "Luckily we have some pretty decent food in our cafeteria."

"Thank God. My last school's food sucked."

Logan laughs as we make our way back down the hill towards the cafeteria building. I was amazed when we stepped through the cafeteria doors. It looked more like a food court than a school cafeteria. There are five different food stations to choose from.

"Wow. This is fancy." I say looking around.

Logan laughs. "Yeah, it's like the nicest thing about our school."

Overwhelmed by choices I decided to get some pizza. It seemed like the safe choice. "Come on." Logan says as he heads towards the back door of the cafeteria.

"Where are we going?" I ask slightly confused.

Logan doesn't answer, instead he winks and heads outside to a large grassy area with trees and picnic tables. Wow even outside is nice here. Logan heads towards a picnic table in the middle of everything and I see all the guys from this morning.

"Hey Lilly." Calvin says with a wink.

"Hey guys." I say waving.

"How's your first day going?" Harrison asks.

I look to Logan for a second and he smiles at me. "It's been good, so far. Best first day I have ever had at a new school."

Logan sits down on the top of the picnic table and I go to sit next to Brandon, but he grabs my waist and pulls me down in between his legs on the bench, making me squeal. Brandon laughs and shakes his head.

The guys all smirk and share a look with each other. I wonder what that's all about. Logan and the guys start talking about practice and stuff this afternoon and I get a little lost listening to them banter back and forth.

A cold breeze blows through and I shiver. I really wish I would have worn something warmer. "Hey, are you cold?" Logan leans down to whisper in my ear.

"I'm okay." I say turning to give him a smile.

"Here." Logan says pulling his hoody off and handing it to me.

Blushing I take the hoody and slip it over my head. I honestly wasn't sure it would fit but it's actually a little loose. "Thanks." I say with a smile. Logan leans forward and puts his chin on my head and his arms around me.

"It looks good on you." Logan says against my ear and I get a chill that has nothing to do with the cold.

The guys watch our exchange with smirks, and I suddenly feel self-conscious. I have never had this much attention from guys at any school.

As the end of lunch approaches Logan shifts topics. "Hey Harrison, you are in Digital Communications next right?"

Harrison nods. "Yeah man, why what's up?"

"Lilly is in that class too. Would you mind taking her?" Logan asks giving me a gentle squeeze.

Harrison smiles at me. "Well of course. You ready to go Lilly? Lunch is almost over."

"Umm, yeah." I say and I try to stand up. Logan reluctantly let's go of me. "See you guys later." I smile and wave to everyone.

Harrison throws his arm around my shoulder, and I can't help but glance back at Logan who is giving Harrison death glares.

"So, you and Logan?" Harrison asks casually.

"What do you mean?" I say blushing.

"You guys a thing?" Harrison says with a smirk.

A thing? How can we be a thing? We just met this morning. "We just met this morning; I don't think we are a thing." I say and I feel heat creeping up my neck.

Harrison smirks. "If you say so. I have never seen Logan act so possessive over anyone ever."

Possessive? Over me? Butterflies flutter in my stomach and I can't help but smile. I feel Harrison tighten his arm around my shoulders and I look up at him. "I think I should warn you. Your lovely stepbrother is also in this class."

Ryder? Really? Damn, I was hoping I could avoid him all day. I was lucky up until now. Harrison laughs. "It's not that bad. You can sit by me, and we can act like he doesn't exist."

I smile up at him. "Okay."

The classroom is dark and full of computers. "I sit in the back." Harrison says as he guides me to the back row.

Harrison sits in front of the computer in the back right corner of the room. I take the seat next to him. Harrison helps me sign in and get on the right website. "The teacher is always a little late."

The door opens and I think it's going to be the teacher but instead it's Ryder and a skinny brunette that has her arm wrapped around his waist like she might fall down if she lets go of him.

Ryder and the girl I'm assuming is his girlfriend walk towards the back row and sit in the aisle opposite of me. I watch as Ryder takes the seat on the aisle and his girlfriend takes the seat next to him. I wish he was worse looking, but unfortunately, he is gorgeous. He has shaggy black hair, dark brown eyes and a muscular tan built. Too bad he is a dick. He catches me looking at him and I immediately look away, turning my attention back to Harrison.

Harrison pulls my chair closer to him, and I smile when he puts his hand on my thigh. "So do you have a boyfriend?"

"Do you think I would let you and Logan touch me like this if I had a boyfriend?" I say in a flirtatious tone.

"I mean some girls don't mind, even if they have a boyfriend."

I roll my eyes but can't help but laugh. "Well I don't have a boyfriend." I have never had a boyfriend. I don't tell him that part though.

"Good." Harrison leans in closer and I feel his breath on my ear. "I guess you don't mind if I do this then."

I give him a confused look, but before I can ask what he means I feel his hand slide much higher on my thigh sending a chill through my body. I suck in a sharp breath. Before he can get any higher, I put my hand on his and give him a look. He just winks at me in return.

"Is the teacher ever going to come in?" I ask Harrison.

Harrison shrugs. "Honestly probably not. He hardly ever actually shows up."

"Oh. Well what do we do then?"

"Pretty much this." He says waving a hand around the room. Everyone is playing on their phones and talking.

I can't help but laugh. "Well okay then."

I glance over at Ryder and his girlfriend. His girlfriend is jabbering on about who knows what, but he isn't paying any attention. Instead, he is staring at me, with the most intense stare I have ever seen. I don't know whether to stare back or look away. Harrison moves his hand higher up on my thigh and I jump.

Ryder's attention drops down to my thigh, and he narrows his eyes at me. "Why is he staring at you?" Harrison whispers in my ear and I finally look away from Ryder.

"I think he's staring at your hand on my thigh." I whisper back to Harrison, and he smiles at me.

"Let him stare." Harrison whispers back to me.

I glance back at Ryder one last time who is still staring and turn my attention to Harrison who wraps his arms around my waist to pull me closer. "You know we could give him something else to stare at us about." Harrison says with a mischievous smile.