#Chapter458Paybacks are a bitch, and so are youParkerI left for school way before my brothers and Selena woke up. It wasn’t hard. Out of all my siblings, I always woke up early. Uncle Nixon is the same way. Grandpa thinks it’s weird how much I act like him. It’s not any weirder than how my brothe
While my brothers were tormenting the trash twins, I stood there and looked at Selena as she looked at me. Then she turned and walked away as I watched her go.“Usually, when you like someone, you go after them. That’s my opinion,” Kaxon mentioned as I stood there. I didn’t reply to him as I turned
#Chapter459Can we talk?PaxtonI knew pops would kick my ass if he found out I’m skipping school, but I needed to talk to someone. I called the person, and they agreed to meet me at a local diner.I made my way there and walked in, finding the person sitting in a booth, waiting for me. I walked ove
“What are you two plotting, and where is the third stooge?” I accused them.“Who says we’re plotting?” Pat asked me.“And we don’t know where that twit is,” Presley remarked as I looked at the two of them. As I was about to say something, I saw Selena walking down the hallway. She saw me and turned.
#Chapter460The infamous cakeParkerThe four of us stood at the bakery section of the store. I picked out a cake, then handed it to the baker. You’re wondering why we didn’t go to the bakery? Since I doubt my grandparents know yet, I didn’t want to ruin the surprise for them.I had Presley call the
“I don’t feel the need to run, but I also don’t feel the need to stick around here,” I replied as I sat there.“Let me guess, my twit brother, along with our twit family, grew a conscience. They made you feel bad for something they wish they would have thought about doing,” she remarked.“Yep,” I an
#Chapter461Don’t get mad; get evenParkerDid you ever wake up feeling like today was not your day? I’m sure this day and other days would not be my day. I awoke to find myself covered in every condiment possible, freaking Paxton.I got up and went to take a shower, but not before slipping and slid
“We need to take her to the hospital,” Payton mentioned. I winced as I tried to stifle my screams. That hurt like hell.They took me to the hospital as I held the ice pack to my nose. I refuse to let them touch me. Who knows what else they might break?We arrived with them, ushering me in, and saw t
#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