“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
#Chapter462AllergiesParkerOnce I felt better, I beat Pax’s ass for what he did to me. Our brothers and Selena watched as I beat the hell out of him until pops called it.“Okay, time’s up,” he yelled. I dropped him in the front yard in time for the police to show up.They got out of their car, “Le
Patton snuck blueberries into something Payton was eating. When Payton got better, he switched Patton’s sunscreen with suntan lotion making sure he got much sun. Yep, pops beat both of their asses.Then there's dear old brother Presley, who’s the baby and the immense pain in the ass. He got us into
#Chapter463How to make friends and influence enemiesSelenaI couldn’t believe Parker finally asked me out. I still can’t believe he kissed me and told me he likes me. It’s all surreal.We decided on dinner and a haunted house since Halloween was coming. I wanted to do something fun and straightfor
“Since it’s slow, want to have a cupcake with me?” I asked him as he smiled.ParkerSelena grabbed two cupcakes, and we took a seat at a table. I watched her eat her cupcake as I ate mine. That was the thing I liked about her. She got the most pleasure out of the simplest things, such as a cupcake.
#Chapter464Sage advice, I thinkParkerGrammy and Grampa are visiting from Florida. Our parents required us to visit them, especially grandpa and his brothers. It didn’t matter, considering they were staying at Grandpa’s house, anyway.We arrived, as did the others, as they greeted us and hugged ea
#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