#Chapter116Senior Skip DayMaggieAt school, the principal cautioned us about senior skip day. If we didn’t show up, we wouldn’t graduate. So, what did we do? We skipped. We’re seniors, for crying out loud! It’s a rite of passage for seniors.We headed to Cedar Point for the day. No school, a bunch
#Chapter117PromMaggieWe headed into the home stretch of our senior year. My classmates were idiots. They choose the Sunday of Memorial weekend to hold a prom. Who does that?I wore a black cocktail dress and not doing the classic route with a big, poofy dress. I wanted to keep it simple, although
#Chapter118Finals and Other Life DecisionsMaggieFinals were happening for us. Nixon and I had short days because we’re seniors. We had commencement practices, along with the girls.After my last final, I walked out of the classroom and saw Nixon. I ran over to him. He picked me up and swung me ar
#Chapter119GraduationMaggieWe practiced commencement for three days. The principal thought we would screw up graduation. We’re not apes and can follow instructions. Well, most of us can.We collected our caps and gowns. I hung mine on the back of my closet door. Nash tapped on my door.“Hey.”He
#Chapter120Guess Who?MaggieAfter graduation, we let loose during the summer. “Nolan! Give me back my bra, you brat!” I chased Nolan down the hall, only for Nash to walk by and snatch my bra from Nolan’s hands.“Aw, Nash, you’re no fun!”“Leave my girlfriend’s underwear alone, you perv!”Nolan gr
#Chapter121Better than Jerry SpringerMaggieWe stood there speechless as Nate explained how the families would vacation together. One girl with ten boys wasn’t a promising idea. On a bright note, I met Karen. She’s interesting. Well, stuffy and annoying, but you get the picture.Jaime glared at me
#Chapter122Airport anticsMaggieWe had to wake up at four o’clock which is early. I woke up to see Nate and Pat staring at us. I pushed on Nash to wake him, but he held me tighter and mumbled incoherently.“Um, Nash?”“Mm?”“We have company.”“Five more minutes, Ma.” Pat picked up a pillow and sm
Nash walked up and saw Maggie passed out. “What the hell is wrong with her?”“She’s taking a catnap,” Cody said. He crouched and tried to wake Maggie, but she wasn’t budging. She was out cold. He turned to us. “Catnap? She’s out cold. What the hell did you guys do to her?”“Nothing, except give her
#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