#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
#Chapter379Halloween funLunaThere was a festival happening for Halloween to raise money. We all attended. They had hayrides, games, rides, and haunted houses.We split up and did our own thing. Major and I checked out the haunted house, walking through it with people jumping out at us left and ri
#Chapter380Trouble big timeLunaI was hanging out with Major. He left to get food, leaving Mia and me alone at his house. Maverick, Michael, Larkin, Lakin, and Lyric had classes and would be back in a few hours. Lex and Piper were busy.I didn’t mind. Mia and I hung out playing a game. Plus, Lakin
“Cry. You’re a bonus. I can make two Grays suffer for the price of one.” She smirked.“You’re crazy. Do you know that?” “No, I want what’s mine. With you out of the picture, I can comfort a grieving Major. I’ll treat Major way better than you ever will.” “You think so? Major will never go for some
#Chapter381Voice of reasonLunaThat night, my siblings, cousins, Dad, and uncles tried to comfort me. I hated this. I hated feeling like this. When I thought I was happy, something or someone came along and ruined it. The worst feeling is a broken heart.All I wanted to do was cry, and that’s all
#Chapter382Hello, bus; it’s nice to see you againLunaWell, I confirmed my suspicions. Thanks to Kain and his big fat mouth, my family and the Harper’s aren’t talking to me. It upset my parents and my uncles. Were you ever a pariah? That’s how I was with everyone.I tried to talk to them, but in t
#Chapter383Christmas time with the GraysLunaMajor helped me. I couldn’t apologize enough to him, but he told me it’s what you do when you love someone. My guilt wasn’t helping.My family started talking to me again, but there was still an iciness when they spoke to me. I didn’t blame them. Fallin
#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