#Chapter483A simple date with help from the brothersShaunPaxton agreed to a date, but I had to figure out what to do for one. I didn’t have money to take him somewhere and didn’t want to screw this up after everything happened between us. I paced back and forth, trying to figure out what I could
He stood up in the worse Italian accent and said, “Now that’s a spicy meatball.” I’m sure Pax was going to beat him. We watched Pax get out of his chair and chase Presley while Shaun tried to clean himself off. Yeah, this was an epic failure.ShaunWhen someone tells me I could still take Paxton on
#Chapter484Spring break here we comeParkerSpring break arrived, and we went to Myrtle Beach for the week. I’m surprised ma and pops let us go since it’s us. I’m guessing they needed a break.It took us some time to arrive, but when we did, we all settled in. I also crashed from the drive. The min
Ever since I graduated high school, I didn’t have a clue about what I should do. I know most people have their lives planned out, but I didn’t know. I helped at the bakery, along with working with Uncle Michael. It was okay, and I earned some cash, but I didn’t want to settle.The reader went by the
#Chapter485Life decisions and promParkerAfter we returned from spring break, a prom frenzy broke out. People were going nuts over this. I didn’t understand it since it was one dance. I asked Selena because I knew she wanted to go. I thought she wanted to go. She didn’t care about prom.“Are you s
#Chapter486Meeting Selena’s parentsSelenaErin planned for me to meet my parents. Parker went with me for support. I was rambling on the way there because I felt so nervous. It was a habit, and Parker reassured me he would be there and to calm down. Yeah, sure, that’s like telling a cat to calm do
#Chapter487GraduationParkerFinals were nuts with all the studying we did. Selena and I went to study with Josie, Britt, and Shaun at the library since they were graduating with us. It was easier than being at my house. Can you blame us? Plus, it helped keep Shaun and me from falling off the wagon
#Chapter488SummertimeParkerAfter the fiasco at graduation and other issues, we finally kicked back and relaxed. Well, almost.“Get back here, you weasel!” Pax yelled.We all stuck our heads out of our bedrooms to see Pax chasing Presley.“I don’t think I’ll miss this when we leave,” Payton mentio
#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