Chapter Thirty Three

Copyright © 2019 by S.M. TOZER

Ashley's brother smirked and quickly took Raven's response at face value walking away confident Raven was going to follow him. Watching this arrogant display irritated Raven a bit causing him to scuff glancing around at the crowds that were dissipating. He knew he could just turn away from this guy now and not be noticed or followed but he needed the underwear more than before.

Raven couldn't face Carson again or any guy for that manner, if he remained exposed like he was now. Taking a deep breath he began to follow the strange young man but he kept looking down to his feet. Hoping this would work without making him look week he tried to keep little conversation between them by doing this.

Though, while doing this he noticed the shoes Ashley's brother wore, they were of a quality brand something that really seemed fitting for the model looking twins style. Only the size caught Raven's attention, his feet looked small for a man his size. Compared to Carson's feet they were small yet he was sure they were about the same height.

Trailing his eyes up the young man's figure he stopped at the shoulders confirming that he was only slightly shorter than Carson. Now that he was seriously watching him Raven noticed there were a lot of things different to Carson, the way he walked, his figure, and the style of clothes they wore were nothing alike. Though, there was something about that attitude that he carried making Raven feel like he was following Carson around town.

Ashley's brother didn't seem like the jock kind so he assumed this meant he was made of money like Carson but likely flaunted it more to be the player like Carson was. Raven didn't necessarily see this as a bad sign since he and Carson had become friends over time though he was wondering if maybe that meant this guy would try and be his friend as well.

He quickly shook his head to the thought he was not going to allow this man to be his friend either, it was bad enough dealing with Carson's flirtatious behavior he didn't need two. There was no telling what this man would do if he got as close as Carson was, especially now that there was no longer any chance of him being human. On top of that it was it was presumptions of him to assume he'd want to be friends when the only thing Raven knew about this man was that he was related to Ashley, not even his name.

"You know, I have yet to catch your name" Raven inquired knowing he had been careless to not even ask for his name only following his word.

However, this whole thing had been nothing but on the word of someone Raven didn't know so it really wasn't the worst he had done within the last two days. He had really been careless recently while since he felt so helpless, having to depend on anyone who could help.

"Oh, I didn't give it to you?" He teased while looking back with a smirk.

Raven sucked on his teeth not amused with his playful attitude, "No and honestly I really don't care it's just shouting 'Hey You' when I try and get your attention will get on my nerves, so" Raven grumbled in response trying to give a reason why he would need to know.

He stopped on his heels and started to chuckle almost causing Raven to run into him, "So if you know it you'll be shouting my name?" He teased still snickering to how Raven said it after playing around with the wording.

Raven curled his lip to the statement giving a snarl, "Heh..." He huffed knowing he should have expected such a statement, yet he walked into it anyway.

Shaking his head he glanced away, wondering just how low the standards are for the women who date these kinds of guys. He was almost insulted to think they would always be put before he him.

"You know, I think 'you' will be just fine" Raven snorted while pushing by him to take the lead. Though instead of a response he only snort back as he watched Raven with amusement and began to walk again.

Ashley's brother followed behind Raven now and unlike when Raven kept a distance between them but this man was right on Raven's heels while they walked. Raven started to feel subconscious of the gaze on his back like the man was looking down at him in a condescending manner. Not only did this make Raven self conscious of his pheromones but it irritated him too to have him hovering.

"Do you have to be so close when you follow?" Raven snapped almost coming to a stop feeling just how close he really was when the wind from his breath separating the hair on the back of Raven's neck.

He laughed lightly, "You know for someone being helped out you're not very friendly, I'm only walking I have long legs" he explained in defense.

"Hmm," Raven grumbled to the comment though he knew he was right. He was being a bit hostile and ungrateful toward him even if it was Ashley that was technically helping him he still had no reason.

Raven knew he was the only one who knew why he was irritated and giving attitude to every comment so he did come off as touchy and rude. Allowing a sigh to escape his lips he rolled his eyes trying to force himself to change his attitude, even if it were just from an outside appearance. Anything to make him seem grateful would work at that very moment.

"You're right..." He admits in a defeated tone while he still didn't look to him, "I-I'm just not fond of men, I expected to see your sister here today is all" Raven explained lightly and though it was slightly true he knew that he wasn't truly fond of women either.

"Sorry I'm not as pretty, I'll sweep you off your feet with my charm soon, so try not to worry about it" He claimed as he seemed rather amused by how Raven didn't like men.

Raven snarled to the comment, he had assumed before that this man was just another play boy like Carson but this guy was far worse than Carson. He was an arrogant guy with no style to speak like he was some prize. Raven was relieved to think that at least Carson didn't act like he was all that to show off to women.

"Are you always egotistic?" Raven asked while stopping on the sidewalk pointing his finger back to scold him. Just as he does this he notices they had been walking by shops now and he didn't have the slightest clue where they were going even though he just took charge.

Looking back at the arrogant guy to question him on where he was planning to go the brother was looking at Raven giving him a smirk, "You always so hostile?" he inquired countering what Raven asked.

Raven snarled, "Yes, actually" he huffed finally able to answer something honestly for a change. Even if he could not say from when he became hostile, not being able to remember much from his childhood, he knew from around the time he started high school he was constantly worried about people getting too close and ruining everything for him.

He smiled while looking at Raven and points towards the store they stood next to causing Raven to questionably look over. It was a simple clothing store, nothing fancy, one that he had been to before since they sold the pants and shorts with the school monogram. Usually the place was crowded but since it was a week day and during school hours it appeared to be pretty deserted. He didn't realize this was where they were planning to go.

"I'm surprised you knew where we were going, aren't you new to this town?" He questioned sounding like he was being suspicious of Raven.

Raven was sure that was only his paranoia so he suppressed it, "I am-I didn't know we were coming here, I just happened to stop" he mutters out in response trying to cover his tracks. Raven knew he must have subconsciously known the direction he was being taken to was this store because that's the only way he could explain it now or he would have suggested another store.

He gestured his hand out for Raven to go ahead of him as if he all of a sudden became a gentleman. Raven scuff at this action rolling his eyes walking towards the door.

"It's Asher, by the way" He announced while Raven opened the door and followed in behind him, "Encase you were still curious" he adds in a more serious manner like he had calmed down a bit not being as playful as before.

"Asher... and Ashley?" Raven questions right after hearing the names being so similar. Though, since they were twins he was certain it was because of this that they were named so close to one another.

Asher shrugged lightly while holding the door that Raven opened to his reach open before he follows on Raven's heels to enter the warm building, "My parents weren't very original" he claimed blaming it on them like their names bothered him.