#Chapter371Don’t be a toolMajorWhen I’m making headway with Luna, something comes along and screws it up. This time was that crazy librarian, Maxie. Ugh. I went to her place once but never made her think that I’m interested. That was a mistake I wanted to erase from my memory.What happens? She s
#Chapter372The bookLunaMajor and I took things slowly. Now that we found out we’re not married, it made life easier. Nixon threatened us if we got married without him performing our wedding, Major wouldn’t have any kids. I laughed. Major didn’t.I came out of class. Someone grabbed my hand, jerki
#Chapter373The brothers’ responsesLunaI waited. My dad and uncles were quiet, which was unnerving.“Lu, we loved it,” Dad said, as the rest of them agreed. That shocked me.“You’re not mad?”“How can we be mad? It was honest,” Nixon said.“Real,” Nathan said.“Funny,” Noah said.“And captured us
#Chapter374Crazy-assLunaKnowing what Major did for me made me realize it was time to give him a chance. Ever since we met, things have been so janky with us. It was like we couldn’t get on the same page. But now, I see things more clearly.I wasn’t that insecure girl anymore. I could survive with
#Chapter375Listen to your heartLunaI laid on my bed, scrolling through my phone. Ooh, that’s a meme Uncle Nolan would like. So, I sent it to him. We did this a lot because it was our thing.As I laid there, my bedroom door opened, and Major was standing there.“Look, I swear to God that chick is
#Chapter376A breakLakinNow, with crazy pants gone, things have calmed down a bit. Thank God. I thought this year would be different. I guess not.I spent the day with Mia. She was doing a lot better. The only thing she was having issues with was reading and remembering things. We expected that.H
#Chapter377Homecoming: It’ll be a good nightLunaWe attended homecoming, and things were okay. I say okay because if I learned anything when you think they’ll be great, you'd get smacked in the face.I’m not a pessimist, but I learned things don’t always work out the way you expect them. I guess h
#Chapter378ExplorationLakinI took things slowly with Mia, so our relationship wouldn’t scare her. As a result, she was doing better and not so childlike. Would she ever be one hundred percent? No, but it’s close enough.Suffering a brain injury affects your brain in separate ways. We were learnin
#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