#Chapter502A fresh developmentPaytonI let go of Markus and shook my head. Now, I felt like an ass. I walked over to the couch and sat down. Not only did I go after my cousin, who wasn’t at fault, but Josie saw my temper. I ran my hand through my hair in frustration.“Would this be an inconvenient
“There’s a first time for everything. Even the nicest people can lose their temper, and things can happen. It makes me wonder if I went out with him if he wouldn’t lose his temper with me one day. It’s one thing to have a crush; it’s another to have someone crush you,” I told her as she looked at me
#Chapter503AwkwardPaxtonSo, the current situation stuck me in a house with a guy I enjoy dating someone else, and there’s not a damn thing I can do about it. The only thing I can do is avoid him every chance I get.Payton took a break from his never-ending cycle of bullshit, which we referred to
I logged off and laid there. How is it I give advice to people, but with myself, I’m clueless? I like Josie. She’s funny, smart, kind, and has a good heart. I hated seeing her so down on herself, trying to hide the disappointment.With those thoughts, I drifted off to sleep.JosieI got up and got r
#Chapter504Friendships are strange, especially with the GraysJosieDo you know how people have friends? Some have those kinds of friends that you can’t imagine your life without them. Well, I don’t have either of those types of friends. I have Britt, Selena, and the Gray family.Markus told me he’
Markus hung out with us for a while, then left. Britt and I finished our treat and left to go back to the dorms.“You’re hoping Payton’s going to be there,” Britt mentioned as we walked.“It would be nice to talk to him even if it’s only talking,” I replied.“Is it only talking, or are you hoping fo
#Chapter505Apple orchard funJosieMarkus picked up Britt and me to take us to the apple orchard since I didn’t know where one is around here. We walked out to the car, and I saw the others in another vehicle, including Payton. I waved, and he looked at me but didn’t wave back. Okay, I guess I wave
I rubbed my chin as I thought about my next move. Then it hit me.“So, a birthday, huh? Shouldn’t we have a birthday party to celebrate?” I asked as Josie ate her donut.“Well, brother, a birthday party would be a grand idea,” Parker added as I gave him and the others a knowing look.I tapped Josie,