#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
#Chapter276Dilemmas and advicePiperAfter the night in my kitchen with Sherry, I steered clear of the Grays for a bit. I didn’t even know what to do. If I don’t tell them and they find out, this situation would be bad. If I tell them and Sherry talks to Roger, it’s terrible. Either way, I’m screwe