Lex and I sat there, eating ice cream and talking. While we were in the kitchen having ice cream, Nash and Maggie stopped by the house. Dad and Mom stepped outside.“Well?” Nash asked.“They’re eating ice cream, but Lex almost left,” Dad told him.“Yeah, he has always been on the shy side.”.“I’m so
#Chapter272Hanging outLexOver the past few days, I hung out with Piper getting to know her as Dad advised. What seemed like a crush changed? I didn’t have a crush on her anymore. I fell in love with her.I had known her since we were toddlers when her parents moved next door to me. But she hung o
“Are you ready for senior year?” She asked me, taking a bite from her hot dog.“Yeah, I’m thinking so. That’s if my sisters can stay out of trouble long enough,” I said as I took a bite out of my hot dog.“Your sisters are pretty cool.”I stopped mid-bite.“They don’t care what people think of them,
#Chapter273First day of senior yearLexThe first day of the senior year started, and the night before ended with a bang. Dad got himself into trouble with Roger. Grampa and Uncle Nixon tried to get him out of it. I didn’t care because that tool deserved it.I also found out Roger didn’t leave to f
#Chapter274Sometimes, you need a big pushPiperI needed help with Lex if things would progress. We’re on better footing, but I needed him to get the point. So, I enlisted his sisters’ help.I figure if anyone could give him that push, they could.I told them what I wanted to do, and they decided w
“Lex, Roger is dangerous. He would have pulled a knife on my dad and me if your dad hadn’t shown up and stopped him.” I watched as a tear fell down her cheek. I got up out of my spot and crawled over to her. I wiped her tears away as I pulled her to me. I held her as she broke down in my arms, and
#Chapter275Fall carnivalLexThe carnival came to town, and Ma and Dad set up an area to sell items from the bakery. We helped, but I wanted to talk to Lyric. What Piper told me had unnerved me.Once we finished, I got Lyric alone. I didn’t want to worry the others.“Lex, what’s going on?” Lyric as
I went up to my room. As I passed Lakin’s bedroom, I could hear noises. Wait a minute. What was she doing at home? As a good brother, I should find out.I opened the door and got more than I bargained for from Lakin.“Lex! What the hell? Get out!” Lakin said. A shoe came flying at me. I closed the