“Drop it, Maggie. That tool won’t even notice you,” Noah said.“You don’t know that. The other day, he talked and winked at me,” I said.“Did he have something in his eye?” Nathan asked.I gave Nathan an annoyed look.“He could have had something in his eye.” I shook my head. “Bryson will notice me
#Chapter86Getting NoticedMaggieThe next day at school, I gathered my courage and talked to Bryson. What’s the worst that would happen? He was standing at his locker, and I took a deep breath. I’ll walk up to him and say hi. It wasn’t a big deal.I walked towards him. My heart was pounding, and m
I whispered my plan to my brothers.*****MaggieI was at my locker when someone said, “Attention, everyone! Maggie Holloway has been fooling us!” I saw the boys standing in the middle of the hallway. What did those idiots have planned?“Maggie has a crush on Bryson Tilson!” Nathan said. Oh, no. M
#Chapter87Paybacks are a bitch, and so are you!Nash“I can’t believe we’re doing this! This is such bullshit,” Nathan said.“Yeah, well, I don’t like it either. So, suck it up, buttercup,” Nixon said.“This is ludicrous,” Noah said while shaking his head.“Um, you guys want to get moving. You’re p
We headed back to the Gray house, hanging out in my bedroom. I worked at breaking in my shoes. I didn’t need blisters at the dance. As I walked around my room, Nixon walked by, spotting us.He stopped and popped his head inside. “Ladies.”“Hey, Nixon,” the girls said.He strolled inside. “Nice shoes
#Chapter88Homecoming HumiliationMaggieWe got ready for Homecoming. Kat helped me with my hair and makeup. I let my excitement get the best of me, bouncing around in my seat.“Will you stop moving? Your eye makeup will look like a cat.” I laughed. “Maggie!”“Okay, okay.” I tried to stay still. K
I froze in my spot, hearing his deep voice. I didn’t turn to face him. “Oh, I wasn’t feeling good.”“Are you sick?” “Something like that. I’m going to take a shower.”“Okay. I hope you feel better.”I hurried up the stairs. Thank God it was dark. He didn’t see me covered in punch. I made my way int
#Chapter89HeartbreakMaggiePeople say heartbreak comes in many forms. My heartbreak came at the expense of humiliation. If someone doesn’t like a person, let them down gently. Don’t humiliate them to the point of no return. It’s so not cool.My friends tried calling me. I refused to answer their c
#Chapter654Happy anniversary, Patty and NateMaggieWe got back, and everyone got settled. The boys went to pick up family members from the airport. The girls and I checked the hall to make sure everything is ready. Lyric and Larkin brought the cake and desserts. Lakin and Luna helped Lex and Nash
“That’s why I became a pastry chef,” I said, surprising Dad. “You taught me you could love what you do and make people happy. You were patient with me and never raised your voice while encouraging me.”“You had this shyness to you that people didn’t understand. It didn’t matter because I did,” Dad s
#Chapter653GraduationPresleyIn the next few weeks, we spent studying for finals as Payton, Parker, and Markus finished school. Our parents were coming in along with the brothers and sisters. They had to pick up their caps and gowns for graduation.After my last final, I came home and collapsed on
Pax looked at me and arched an eyebrow.“Okay, we had a lot of issues, but it’s time to put those issues to rest,” I reasoned.“I didn’t understand why we didn’t get along growing up,” Pax said to me.“Because brothers fight, but it doesn’t mean I wouldn’t protect you if someone else hurts you,” I r
#Chapter652ResolutionKayleeWe returned from our trip, and Caleb called us down to the station. I didn’t know what to expect coming into the station. Presley and I entered and stopped. I looked at the station, remembering what happened.“Are you okay?” Presley asked me.I sighed. “I didn’t underst
Markus walked as he dragged me behind him until we were out of earshot from everyone. He released my arm.“If you want to redeem yourself, then you and I are working together,” Markus informed me.“Redeem me with what?” I asked.“Nora,” Markus told me.“I apologized to Nora. We’re good,” I replied.
#Chapter651Spring break funPresleyWe spent the rest of spring break kicking back and having fun. We needed it after the few years we had. My brothers and I faced off against our cousins, Shaun, and Hayden in beach volleyball.The girls hung out and talked. Now, here is the issue with our girls. T
I looked at Josie, who talked to Selena. I ignored a girl because I had issues, and it turned out to be the best thing for me.I almost lost my chance with someone incredible because I didn’t see Josie. It took her to open my eyes before I lost my chance.Josie looked at me, and I smiled. “What?” Jo
#Chapter650Spring breakPresleyWe went to Myrtle Beach for spring break since our family owns a beach house. Plus, I thought Kaylee could use the distraction. Jaime was still working on the case with Martinez. His lawyer wasn’t budging.Caleb thought it was best if Kaylee didn’t return to work unt