#Chapter229kiss her, you toolSaturday proved to be an exciting day, woken up by much commotion. I dressed, coming downstairs to the brothers and Jaime talking. I don’t want to know. Or do I? Eh, what the heck? It should liven up our Saturday.“Okay, so it’s set. Meet us at this address, and we’ll
“Jace, we can take it slow. With you here and me there, we don’t have to worry about anything happening.” She smiled. He chuckled, then moved a strand of wavy hair behind her ear.We stood there and watched them as Nixon said, “Kiss her, you tool!”They both stopped and looked at him. “Way to ruin a
#Chapter230Retro Dance: A Halloween ChapterFor Halloween, the school was having a retro dance. Everyone dressed up from whatever decade they wanted. We couldn’t choose the 2000s. Nash and I dressed in the 50s style. Everyone else chose different decades, ranging from the 20s to the 90s. The clothi
“Hello, Kate,” the Dean said.“Dean,” Kate said.“The students decided it would be a superb idea to fight.” The woman looked at us and chuckled, surprising the Dean.“What’s so funny?” The Dean asked.“Oh, Taylor, my nephews have done worse. At least, there wasn’t punch involved this time. Now, who
#Chapter231Wedding DecisionsAfter the Halloween fiasco, Nash and I were getting bombarded with wedding decisions. They could do whatever they wanted. All I wanted to do is show up.I laid on the bed and stared at the ceiling. Nash walked in and climbed on top of me, hovering over me. “The ceiling
Carson and Caleb glimpsed at each other. They may be the demon spawn themselves. When the brothers got together, they were worse with outsiders. Trust me. I know.*****Cody brought his bags over, getting settled in an empty room. Becca came with him to help as Meg and Gema stopped by.“I told her t
#Chapter232Don’t Get Mad Get Even, The Gray WayHave you ever met someone who should leave well enough alone? But the person doesn’t and finds out the hard way. Yep, it happened with Becca and the brothers.People thought what they did to me at the start of senior year was terrible. It’s nothing co
“Huh, interesting. Now, is it every one or is it one person?”“What difference does it make?”“Well, if it’s everyone, then I would say sure. If it’s one, I would say it’s because the person is jealous.” He shrugged. “Come. We’ll have coffee and talk.”I watched him as he walked towards the counter,
#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