I've fantasized about the man who fucked my face in a bathroom for two weeks straight. Turns out, he's about to become my stepfather.

The recognition hit us at the exact same moment.

I watched the color drain from his face. Watched his eyes go wide with horror. Watched his mouth open slightly like he was about to say something and then snap shut.

I probably looked the same. Felt the same. Like the floor had just dropped out from under me and I was falling through space.

My mom, completely oblivious, was beaming. Practically glowing with happiness.

"Ava, this is Marcus!" She grabbed his arm, pulled him closer. "Marcus,...