#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
#Chapter277Don’t get mad; get evenLexWith everything set up, we let the boys take the lead. Kain and Kaiden were more than happy to do so.The six of us hung at the lockers, waiting until the right moment. Kaiden, Kain, Beau, and Brody took their spots as the hall filled with students.We stood t
“Daniel?”“Sorry,” Daniel said as he grabbed his books. I grabbed my books. Daniel walked away when I stopped him. “Are you okay?”He turned to me, and I saw his tear-streak cheeks. “Yeah, sorry.” He wiped his face.“Why are you, sorry?”“Guys aren’t supposed to cry, you know?” “Says who? Lex crie
#Chapter278Are you freaking kidding me?LexAfter what happened with Sherry, things had gotten better between Piper and me. Well, sort of. Let me explain.We started hanging out more and getting closer. Every time it seemed like we would kiss, someone would ruin it. I finally got tired of it and we
He dropped as Roger stood there, holding a baseball bat. “Lex? Can you hear me?” I tried to get him awake. Roger patted his hand with the bat. “I knew something was going on with you two, you lying bitch!”I looked at him.“Batter’s up,” he said, taking a swing only to get dropped himself.“Douche
#Chapter279You’re a twit!LexI didn’t expect a baseball bat to my noggin when I finally confessed to Piper. I sat in the emergency room, so they could make sure I didn’t have a severe head injury.“I’ll kill that kid,” Dad said as Ma tried to calm him.They had to take me for x-rays, and I needed
“You’re a real twit!”“I can live with that.” He shrugged as he pulled me to him. He captured my lips with his and gave me a fantastic kiss. He placed his other hand on the back of my head as he continued to kiss me. I didn’t hesitate to kiss him back.I placed my hands on his back as we continued t
#Chapter280RepercussionsLexI don’t know what had happened, but there was a lot of yelling and door slamming, which wasn’t helping my head. Piper had left, and I laid there.I got up to grab something for my headache when I heard talking from the kitchen and realized it was Ma and Dad.“Nash, how
#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