I walked into the kitchen, and Ma checked me out, making sure everything looked good.“Well?” She asked me.“Oh, he has it bad, but he’s too stubborn to admit it,” I whispered. She pinned my boutonniere to my lapel. “Don’t worry. Nate has a reason for waiting.” She winked at me.I grabbed the plast
#Chapter45Apple Orchard FunPatty“Yo, Peppermint Patty. Are you coming or what?” Jonas asked through my window.I opened my screen and stuck my head out of the window. “Where?”“To the apple orchard.” He grinned. I noticed his brothers, my brother, and Liz standing out in the backyard. “It’s Sund
Nate leaned down, grabbed Brian by the hoodie, and lifted him off the ground. “Leave her alone. Period.” Was it wrong that I found Nate’s behavior hot?Brian rubbed his jaw, got up, and stumbled away as his buddies followed him. Nate walked over to Danny and me. “How do you get in trouble while go
#Chapter46Halloween, Trick or Treating, and Scary MoviesPattyWith the weirdness going around, it wasn’t surprising that Halloween was coming. At least, I don’t think it did. The Gray boys were acting stranger than usual, but they’re always strange. My brother was acting weird, and Liz was acting
Halfway through the film, a scary scene happens. I screamed and jumped in my seat, only to have someone pull me close to them. Why the hell was Liz holding me? I turned to ask her when I noticed she was next to Danny, and Cayson was next to Jonas. My eyes widened as I saw Nate holding me while smili
#Chapter47Party IssuesPattyAfter Halloween, I kept my distance from the Gray boys. It seemed like I had nothing but issues every time I was around them. Plus, I wanted to focus on school and work.Liz had other ideas like the party she decided that we should attend on Friday night. I didn’t know
I’m coming to get you. “Nope, there’s no need. You don’t care about me, and that’s fine because I have a house full of people who care about me.”Patty, I’m getting dressed and coming to get you. Now tell me where you are.“You’re sexy when you growl.” I giggled.Nate sighed.“But I’m good. I must
#Chapter48After Party IssuesNateAfter arriving home, I pulled Patty out of the backseat and placed her over my shoulder. Patty was out for the count. Alcohol and heaving will do that to you.We walked around to the backdoor and carried Patty inside.Ma met us. “Do I want to know?” “Patty and alc