#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
*****I don’t know how long I had been sitting there. Dad and Grandpa showed up. I got up and walked over to them.“Well?” I asked.“They want to press charges,” Dad said to me.That didn’t give me much hope.“But there’s also the matter of their son hitting you with a bat.” Grampa smirked.“And he
#Chapter281Grammy to the rescueLexOnce the hospital released Roger, the police arrested him for what he did. He got off light with me.As for Dad and Uncle Nixon, there was tension between them. Both were stubborn and felt the other was in the wrong. We got in the crossfire. Dad wasn’t talking to
#Chapter282First date memoriesLexIt was time to take Piper out on our first date. I wanted to do something memorable for her, so I sought some guidance. I went to the one person who I knew would offer decent advice. I went to Grampa.No way was I going to Dad or my uncles. I walked inside, and Na
The server walked away, but I never took my eyes off Piper.We started eating and talking.“So, can I expect this with you from now on?” She asked without flinching. God, I loved her boldness.“Yep.” I took a bite.“You won’t be the guy who gets jealous when another guy talks to me, will you?” “As
#Chapter283Getting closerLexAfter our date, Piper and I got closer. So close, she was mine, and I couldn’t be happier. Everything about her was terrific, especially her lips. I enjoyed them any time I had a chance.“Lex, we need to work on this assignment.” She pulled away from me. We were sitti
#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