Stepbrother: Stepbrother Seduction (Stepbrother Obsessions Book 1) by Linda Cooper Page B

contacts and tried to copy the pouty face that Quinn was so good at. By the way Quinn laughed and put her arm around Tanya, she was sure it had flopped. “Look, he’s hot stuff, Tanya, and he knows it. Just don’t let him get to you. I’m sure you’ll get used to each other and it’ll be no big deal.” Tanya nodded, hoping her friend was right.
    “Okay, let’s get back to unpacking so we have some time to watch a few movies before we have to get some sleep.”
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

Chapter 2
 
    “Here is your class schedule. We looked at your school records and tried our best to get you into similar classes per your interests. There were a few issues since some of the classes were full. But I think you’ll be just fine.” Tanya gave a friendly but fake smile to the registrar who handed her the schedule. It was 9:15 meaning that classes had already begun, but the paperwork had taken that long. Shouldn’t her mother have already taken care of all of that?
    The registrar had a genuine smile that revealed some red lipstick on her teeth that made Tanya feel sick to her stomach. The school seemed tiny compared to the one back in Portland, and everyone was way too friendly. It was like Stepford or something.
    Tanya glanced down at her schedule and saw that half of her classes were regular instead of AP classes. That must be what the woman meant about issues. She hated being in classes where she already knew everything, but what choice did she have? Her electives were journalism which was okay, animation, which made her think of Quinn and smile, and then theatre was her last class of the day. She felt a panic come over her. She loved movies, but acting was not her thing. Did they not have a textiles class?
    “Excuse me, Miss, but I’m not really into Theatre, at least not acting or anything. Is there anything else you can change it to?”
    The redheaded woman looked at her with concern. “No, I’m sorry. But I have informed the instructor about your experience with sewing and stuff. She is so thrilled to have you and said she’ll definitely give you some chances to design and sew some costumes!” The registrar looked smug like she had solved the greatest problem on planet earth, and Tanya rolled her eyes and turned around. Instead of the door, she found herself face-to-chest with none other than her new step brother. She followed the jersey he was wearing up to his annoying smile and glared at him.
    Before she could ask him to move out of her way, the registrar noticed him, and he talked over her head again like she wasn’t there. “Oh, look who’s here!” the woman said like he was some kind of celebrity. “How can I help you, Danny?”
    “Miss Goddard, you’re looking lovely this morning. I just need a late slip. I was here, working out in the gym before school and lost track of time.” Tanya looked up at her new brother incredulously. No way was this lady buying this shit. But sure enough she handed him a slip just as quick as lightning. “Thank you Miss Goddard.” He started to walk off before she called him back.
    “Wait, I almost forgot, could you show your sister around so she doesn’t get lost. Maybe help her fit in,” the woman whispered loudly.
    “I’m standing right here,” Tanya commented under her breath through gritted teeth. She had put on pink eye shadow and black eyeliner and a black and pink corseted dress with black fishnets to cover her legs. She had thought she looked pretty good, but after seeing all the jeans and polos and jerseys, she knew that the rest of the student body wasn’t going to think so. That didn’t mean she needed reminding from the administration.
    “Of course, I will, Miss Goddard.” Tanya felt like a puppy as she trailed Danny out the door and down the hall. Then, suddenly, he stopped, and she almost rammed into him.
    “Look,” he began, looking almost panicked. It made her wonder if he needed an evaluation or something. She was beginning to