Letting My Brother's Best Friend Take My V-Card

CHAPTER 13

JESS

As we pulled into the parking lot, the neon sign above the trendy. bistro seemed to pulse, drawing me in like a moth to flame. Bryan's eyes locked onto mine. I felt his fingers wrap around mine as he helped me out of the truck. The summer air was warm, but I had chills. I was surprised at how easily we could talk-about school, about football, and how I knew nothing about it. He was charming.

"You barely touched your food," Bryan pointed out as I played with my pasta. Is there something wrong with it? You order anything else?"Bryan was worried I didn't like it, but the truth was, I was so nervous my stomach was in a knot.

"No. It's great." I assured him, and he took my hand across the table. "How about we get some wine?"Bryan asked, and I was a little shocked. I expect alcohol at parties, but he knows I'm underage, and he's still offering?

I nodded because, fuck. I needed alcohol. Tonight could be the night, and I was nervous.

It didn't take long for the wine to kick in, and I felt warm and fuzzy all over. Bryan's stories started becoming more hilarious by the second, and I lost count of how many times he refilled my glass.

When he wanted to pour another, I placed my hand on top of my

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glass. I think I've reached my quota." I said half-heartedly. My mind was now fuzzy.

"Come on, Jess. Live a little." Bryan pressed and took my hand away before pouring. Then I realized he hadn't had any wine the entire night.

""Where's yours?"I asked, my words slurring a little.

remember," Bryan beamed back

around my shoulders. "You are

was sweet, but his

glinting in the moonlight. "Just for a little ride," he whispered. "You'll

It was really dark outside, and I thought I had seen a nature reserve sign a few miles back. "Please take me home," I pleaded, but Bryan ignored me. He leaned in to kiss me forcefully,

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hard and forced

I do want someone take

to function. I needed to get out of here and fast. When Bryan tried to

lip. They were stained in blood. Bryan slapped me and I was dazed for a second while

As fast as possible, I undid my seatbelt and got out of his truck, and then I was running, or at least trying

my vision blurry, my mind racing with fear. I had to get away from Bryan. I had to get help. I reached for my phone, my hands shaking as

and the operator asked me if I had anything to drink. I'm a

please answer," I whispered, tears streaming down

Laura's number next, but my hope began to fade as I listened to the voicemail message for the

phone went

was answering. No one was