Darn Stupid Brother You Are by Mairee

Chapter 14

(Angel's POV)

Her eyes narrowed, her arms folded across her chest. She looked angry, but also concerned. I sighed audibly. I should have seen this coming sooner. Angel was never scared of confronting me.

"Hendrix, what's going on?" she asked, her voice firm. "You've been avoiding me for days. Why?"

I forced a laugh, trying to sound casual. "Avoiding you? No way, Angel."

"Well, you've been distant lately. You're not yourself." She insisted.

I just shrugged. "What do you mean? I'm fine, Angel. Just stressed out, that's all."

Angel raised an eyebrow, her expression skeptical. "Stressed out? You've been avoiding me for days. We're supposed to be in this together, but you've been MIA since you left the infirmary. Something's wrong, Hendrix. I can tell. What's going on?"

I sighed, feeling exhausted. "Nothing's wrong, Angel. Really." I ran my palm over my face, "I just need some time to myself, okay?"

But Angel didn't buy it. She walked closer, her eyes locked on mine. "Hendrix, I know you. You're not the type to shut people out. Something's bothering you, and I want to know what it is." She hesitated. "Did that doctor... Doctor Nixon... did they do something to you at the infirmary?"

I could perceive her perfume from how close she was standing. It made me feel things I shouldn't be feeling, as she stood inches from my face. My stomach churned at the feeling and I felt my heart pound in my chest. I tried to maintain my cheerful facade, but Angel's intense gaze made me feel like she could see right through me.

"Angel, really, there's nothing wrong," I said, trying to sound convincing.

lie to me, Hendrix. I know something's wrong. And I'm going to find out

didn't want to associate with anyone else. We were having a good time." Angel's eyes widened, and she took a step

Her eyes flashed with anger, and she took a step closer

in disgust. "You're such a liar, Hendrix," she spat, her voice low

that wasn't

finally

do you have to be so reckless, Hendrix? You're going to kill yourself one of these days," she said,

Crap!

see her

her hand again, her eyes

her fists pounding against my chest. I didn't

said, my voice playful, but

her body shaking anger. I caught her fist in mid-air, my fingers wrapping around hers. I pulled her closer, my other hand grasping her waist. "Angel, stop,"

moment, we just stared at each

clenched my teeth, shutting my eyes. "Stop," I whispered,

her eyes red and that was when I

to withdraw her fist from my grasp, but I didn't let go. I still held

go, Hendrix," she whispered,

hers. We seemed to be suspended in

I knew I had to let her go, but I didn't want to. I

away, her eyes blazing with anger. "If you want to destroy your life because you can't control your libido, then have at it," she spat. "I'll