#Chapter154TensionMaggieI awoke and sat up on the couch to see everyone up and moving around the house. Nash came downstairs and walked past me, not saying anything to me. So did everyone else, including Kat. Nixon must have told her.I got up to use the bathroom, then came downstairs to get a cu
“Marco, I can’t breathe.” I gasped as he gripped me.“Oh, sorry.” He loosened his grip. “You won’t leave again, will you?” He awaited my response. I glanced at everyone. They shook their heads at me.“No, I’m not leaving again.”“Oh, yay!” He threw his arms around me and hugged me again. I didn’t
#Chapter155Welcome to College LifeMaggieNash and I worked out our differences. Nash slept in a pair of sweats so that I wouldn’t feel uncomfortable. Last night, we became friskier. I woke up covered in blankets with Nash cuddling me.“Morning.” “Morning.”He rubbed his eyes, rolled over, and gla
“You’re very interesting,” I told him.“Interesting? Huh? No one has ever told me that.”“So, Marco, why do you mess with Nix?” Nash asked.“Because he’s easy to rile up. The dude has issues.” He ate without making eye contact with Nash.“How so?” “He’s sensitive and angry. Does he have any issues?
#Chapter156It’s Fun and Games Until Someone Gets Hot Sauce in Their DrawersMaggieThanks to Marco’s decision to help Nash clean out his bowels, Nash got even with him using Nixon and Jace’s help. Nixon was more than happy to oblige with helping Nash out on his quest for revenge. Kat and I were sta
“Why in the hell would I put hot sauce in your underwear?” Jasper asked.“You tell me since you had the bottle on your shelf above your bed!” Marco held up the empty bottle of hot sauce.“Okay, first, I wouldn’t put evidence in plain sight if I did it. Second, I wasn’t even home.”Marco turned to us
#Chapter157Let the Games BeginMaggieNixon called Nathan and put him on speakerphone.Homesick already? It’s only been a week since you left.“Shut it, you tool. We need your help,” Nixon said.When don’t you need my help, you bigger tool?“Nathan, I’ll drive home and beat your ass!” I’d like to
“Oh, this means war,” Jasper said.“Bring it on, you tool.” Our roommates stormed into the house. It wasn’t long before our roommates declared war. It was quicker than it was with the Gray Brothers.“Okay, now that we have pissed off our roommates. Now what?” Jace asked.“We call in reinforcements.
#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