content warning: language, physical abuse
Genre: Drama
Requested: where reader is Nate Jacobs sister. Reader and Nate are nothing alike, and she's trying to let Maddy latch on that. Reader also cares and loves Maddy, but Maddy thinks she's lying.

'•.¸♡ Not Your Puppet Anymore♡¸.•'

Nate Jacobs was your older brother by a year. You and him were totally opposites on everything. With the conflicts of always being on the contrary and not clashing as siblings, the Jacob's household was a complete paradox. Nate was destroying the reputation of the family with his repugnant decisions. He was a complete mess, and this affected you having him as your brother. Because everything he did, would always rebound your way. But deep down you knew you were far from heinous and heartless, like he was. Of course, Rue and Lexi who were your best friends, were the only ones that knew your personality, and how you and Nate were divergent from each other.

As you went up the stairs with a bowl of cereal on your hands, a blonde girl stepped out of Nate's room. Her hair was all ruffled and lipstick smeared across her cheeks. You watched how her legs wobbled side to side, brushing past you with a smile plastered on her face.

This was one of the millions of girls Nate would bring home whenever he and Maddy broke up.

" What you eating there?," Nate asked, leaning against his doorframe, wearing only his boxers.

" You broke up with Maddy again?," You ignored his question,standing in front of him.

" Yeah, but we'll be back tomorrow. Don't worry about that," He chuckled, scratching his testicles. " She always comes back to me, that's a fact."

You chuckled sarcastically, and replied, " You don't deserve Maddy, brother. And that's an actual fact," before going straight to your room.

" That bitch doesn't deserve ME!," You heard him yell, as you shut the door close.

With all the guys Maddy could've fall in love with, she chose to nosedive into the wrong arms.

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A week later

" Wait, is that Maddy? She looks beautiful, wow," You praised, as Rue went over her camera roll on her phone, showing you a few pictures she snapped at Maddy when they went shopping for their prom dresses. The two of you were laying on the floor of your room, after Rue swung by to hang out with you.

" Yeah, I told her to get that one. It fits her the best," She nodded, continuing to swipe across her gallery.

" I hate Nate. He has a beautiful girl, and he still doesn't behave like a man," You stated, shaking your head.

" Well, that's Maddy. But, I think she'll dump him soon. Like, for reals this time."

" You think? That's what you tell me all the time, and she's still with him."

"  I know, but the way she told me, she was mad, mad. Like, to the point I thought she was Satan."

You laughed, zooming on the photo that Rue had displaying on her phone. It was another one of Maddy, but this time it was a silly selfie with Rue. " I hope she does. She deserves the world, and Nate clearly is not giving her that."

" Maybe you can give her the world?," Rue brought up randomly, and you chuckled.

" Oh, Rue. If I had the chance, I would definitely give her the whole universe, no doubt."

➶ ➴

Two days after

While on a party that Jules threw, you were sat down on the couch with Fezco, smoking some weed. The two of you were having a casual conversation, watching the peers dance and make out with total strangers. Rue and Lexi were catapulting onto the pool Jules had in her backyard, enjoying the afternoon.

Your brother Nate was somewhere around the house with Maddy, but you didn't know where exactly. Your safest bet, probably upstairs having sex; like he usually does in all  parties he goes to.

" So, you and Lexi not dating?," Fezco mumbled, taking a hit from his roll.

" Dating? Of course not, Fez. Why do you think that?," You laughed, and he shrugged.

" I unno', Y/n. I always see you with her and shit, you know? Or are you just friends?"

" We're just friends, Fez. Trust me," You assured him. " Why? Do you like her?," You asked, and he stood quiet. His cheeks became red and you knew the answer to that. " You do! God, Fez! You should tell her!,"You slapped him on the shoulder, and he giggled.

" Yo, Y/n. I'll tell her, but I'm taking my time. I'm trynna get to know her more, y'know?

And before you could answer him, a pissed Maddy came running down the stairs, Nate following her behind.

" Fuck you, Nate! We are done!," Maddy yelled, storming pass the living room. Nate quickly grabbed her by the arm, and turned her around.

" You sure you wanna break up with me, Maddy?," Nate smiled, and Maddy slapped him on the face with her free hand.

" Fuck you!," Maddy yelled, and he immediately pushed her against the wall once he felt the blow to his cheek.

" Did you just fucking hit me, bitch?!," He gritted, his hand gripping tighter against her neck.

" Yo, bro! Leave her alone!," Fezco came in, pushing him away from Maddy.

" What? You wanna fight me, asshole?!," Nate shouted, pushing him backwards.

" Nate, stop," You stood in between them, your eyes blankly staring at your brother's actions. Was he always this aggressive with Maddy? " You need to fucking leave this party."

" Or what, Y/n? You're gonna fucking escort me out?!," he laughed, everyone watching the bawl happen in shock.

" If I have to, I will," You stated, looking at him and then to a Maddy that was running out of the house. " Why the fuck you did that to her?"

He laughed running his hands through his dark locks, " Because she fucking deserved it. She didn't have to slap me in the first place, sister."

" What were you doing upstairs?," You asked sternly.

" That's none of your fucking business," He spatted out.

" What were you doing upstairs, Nate?," You asked again, standing inches away from him.

" I was having sex with a girl and she barged in," He shrugged with a smile, like he didn't care at all. You clutched your hands, and took a deep breath.

" You took Maddy here, and you still had the audacity to fuck someone else? While she's under the same roof? That's got to be the most idiotic thing ever, Nate," You gritted, releasing your grip. " You're fucking stupid...I swear to god," You shook your head, rushing out of the house to find Maddy.

" She's a bitch, Y/n! Let her leave!," You heard him yell, but you were already out, your eyes scanning around to locate the brunette.

" Maddy!," You yelled, running towards the front gate. Once you were out on the street, you looked at both sides and noticed the petite walking down the sidewalk not too far from the party.

" Maddy! Hold on!," You shouted, jogging down to her. When you reached her, you grabbed her by the arm. " Maddy, hey.."

She stopped on her tracks and looked at you with fuming eyes. " Get your fucking hands off of me!"

You immediately did so, bringing them up. " I'm sorry."

That's where you noticed her neck. It was swollen and red.

" Maddy, I'm so sorry about my brother," You started, but she cut you off.

" I don't wanna hear it, Y/n. The whole fucking Jacob's bloodline is a fucking nightmare!"

You knew Maddy was hurt. You knew that she was saying things out from anger, out from displeasure of everything she's been through with Nate. But, you shook your head. Your brother's actions didn't reflect you as a person. He couldn't be compared to you.

" I'm not like him, Maddy. Just because he's my brother, doesn't mean that you have to drag me along on his stupidity."

There was a moment of silence between the two of you. Maddy didn't say anything, just her eyes fixated on yours. You couldn't decipher them, but they looked like they've seen enough. Nate had destroyed their gleam. That was until she took a deep breath, trying to hold her tears, and whispered, " I know, I'm sorry, Y/n."

You felt horrible. You knew Nate was not a great brother and even less a uttered boyfriend, but you never guessed he would take it to the extremes of exhibiting physical abuse. This was totally uncalled for, and she didn't deserve that. If he was able to do that in front of everyone, you feared for what he did when they were alone. Maddy couldn't be praised for what she did either, because no type of physical abuse should never be endorsed on both parties. Mutual respect should always be valued. No matter if you're a man or woman. But you knew that the slap had a lot more meaning into it. It was like she was tired of his repetitive actions.

" Maddy, look-," You began. " If you broke up with him, I hope it's certain this time. You deserve so much more, Maddy. My brother, god, he doesn't know how valuable it is to have someone like you," You let her know, as she massaged her sore neck. It was starting to get discolored, a blemish that was soon going to spoil her delicate neck. Nate-he wasn't worthy of her. " I know his my brother, but he's not capable of you. You're too up in the league for him. And, I really don't know what else he has told or done to you, but trust me, he doesn't deserve you. Not at all."

The Jacob family was a nightmare, you had to agree on that one with Maddy. Not only were you and Nate dislocated, but your parents were in a deep hole too. After your mom found out Dad was having affairs with other women behind her back, her trust in him was buried six inches underground. Nate, not only was a spit image of your father, but both of them were mentally unstable. Like father, like son. You just hated sharing DNA with the Jacob's family.

" I can't believe I'm hearing that from you...," Maddy whispered, shaking her head. " From Y/n Jacobs."

You placed your hands on your pockets, watching how the sunset was soon disappearing from the horizon. " Just call me Y/n, Maddy," You said, looking back at her. " And why can't you believe me? Is it because I share last name with him? Because trust me, that's the only thing I have in common with Nate."

She swallowed lightly, covering her torso with her arms. It was starting to get chilly. " I'm sorry, Y/n. I'm just traumatized, if I'm being completely honest with you..."

You slid your jacket off, hovering it around Maddy's shoulders. She looked at you with soft eyes, admiring your gesture. " Yeah, I would be traumatized too if my partner was mistreating me," You responded, hiding your hands back on your pockets, observing how vulnerable Maddy was being with you right now.

" I know... I feel stupid for holding on to him for so long," she began. " I thought maybe he'll change, but he never did. He just used me as his doll puppet."

You shook your head, refusing to acknowledge her last sentence. " You're not a puppet, Maddy. If you decide to put a halt on running back to his arms, you would no longer be his puppet. But that's on you to determine," You stated, Maddy holding onto the collar of your jacket she had mantling over her shoulders. She was listening to your words carefully. " You decide the route you wanna take, Maddy, " You divulged, licking your lips.

She stared at you for a bit, processing everything you were saying. You were right, the only way to escape Nate, was by refusing giving him the satisfaction of always running back to his arms.

" You know, I wish I could've met you before he did," You added, staring down at the girl. " I could've treated you better," You confessed, and she looked at you confused.

" Are you saying this because you pity me, Y/n?," she arched her eyebrow, and you quickly shook your head.

" No! Of course not, Maddy. To be honest, I always thought how your life could've been different if you were dating me, and not Nate. When Nate would break up with you, those thoughts would always lingered around my mind. You're beautiful, Maddy. Nate is the only one not appreciating what he has in front of him," You confessed, and she stood still, staring at you.

" Are you serious Y/n, or are you just lying to make me feel better?," she asked uncertainly once again.

You softly laughed, you had to. " Im serious, Maddy. You think I'm out here blurting out lies? You got the wrong Jacobs, Maddy," You corrected, watching how a soft smile creeped up her lips and ended with a giggle. " Oh wow, did I just made you laugh?!"

She nodded, and shyly asked, " You would really treat me better?..."

" Better than he can," You answered, nodding.

Maddy took a step forward, standing inches away from you. Her eyes gazed your lips, before she trailed them up to make eye contact with you,
" Can you show me then?"

With her hot breath grazing your lips, you decided to lock them. This was your way of responding to her question. As you connected them, she didn't hesitate for a bit. Her head was soon tilting side to side, deepening the kiss.

It went like that for a bit, until the two of you pulled away to catch a breath. Her eyes were mixed with so many emotions, but she still smiled at you.

" Come on, let's go eat something," You whispered, fitting the jacket you gave her earlier properly on her torso. You made sure to pull the zipper all the way up, covering her neck. This was going to be the last time her body was going to be  mistreated.