#Chapter305Trust your instinctsLexSomething had been up with Daniel for the past few weeks. He had been acting happier than usual and told us he was going to the same school as us. Lyric was ecstatic, but none of it made sense. How does one go from being sullen to happy in a matter of days?I lai
#Chapter306PromPiperWith prom around the corner, people were crazy with prom frenzy. I couldn’t blame them since it was exciting, except I couldn’t get excited. Every time a formal dance rolled around, Roger told me no. This homecoming was the first dance I went to, and it was excellent.I took a
#Chapter307Finals and GraduationLexWith finals upon us, we had spent most of our nights studying. They banned everyone from our house until after graduation. Ma and Dad thought we needed to focus, so they could get us the hell out of here.We had other plans.They enlisted our uncles to guard us.
When they were five and used to dress him up in dresses, I still chuckle at that memory. I remember the fights, the yelling, the caring, and the hugs. I remember I love you, Daddy and Mommy, the bedtime stories, the laughter, the tears, and everything in between.They were our most significant achie
#Chapter308Oh, shit! The Quints are heading to collegeLexA few weeks after graduation, our parents threw a party for the seven of us at Nana’s and Grampa’s house. They invited everyone. The only person who didn’t come was Michael. I asked Piper about it, and she said he had to work.We all had an
#Chapter309Oh, God!What you’re about to read is to be taken seriously. No humor will be present during this Chapter. I recommend reader discretion. Thank you.Lex“Oh, God! Daniel!” Lyric said, rushing over to Daniel. We walked in to find him lying on the floor with a gun next to him and a single
#Chapter310What now?LyricI stood at the window, looking out of it. I let out a sigh and rubbed my forehead. For years, I waited to tell my crush how I felt. When I finally did and found out that Daniel felt the same way, I was ecstatic. Uncle Noah said it would happen. I needed to give it time.W
#Chapter311A new beginningLyricI sat in my room, staring out of the window. It was summer, and I spent most of it in my bedroom. After Daniel’s funeral, I couldn’t force myself to leave. Talking to Michael helped, but it wasn’t enough. I felt so lost.Tonight Lex planned to surprise Piper with a