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,
#Chapter506Selena and Josie turn 18JosieParker threw a birthday party for Selena and me. He invited some people, including our parents. Markus came to pick me up, but I hesitated. That is a lie. I tried to figure a way of not going.“Josie, we’re going to be late,” Markus told me.I sat on the be
I set the two-liter down and turned to see Payton standing there.“Did you want a cup of pop? I can pour you one,” I offered as he stepped towards me. I backed until my back pressed into the countertop. Payton placed a hand on each side of me on the countertop, trapping me.“I don’t want pop,” Payto
#Chapter507QuestionsPaxPayton and Josie were sucking face in the kitchen. I looked for Shaun to talk to him, but I didn’t see him. I asked Park.“Have you seen Shaun? I wanted to talk to him,” I mentioned to Park and Matthew.“Not lately, and I thought he would be at the party,” Park answered as
PatPark came into the room and didn’t look happy; neither did Pax. They talked while I talked to Britt. I missed her and wanted to tell her, but I didn’t want to ruin our friendship.“How are things back at home?” Britt asked me.“They’re okay. One more year, then Pax and I will go here to school,”
#Chapter508A date on HalloweenJosieI didn’t know what Payton planned for our date, but I felt excited. He told me to dress warmly. So, I did. I wore jeans, a top, sneakers, and a hoodie. I heard a knock at the door and answered it to find Payton standing there in jeans and a hoodie, holding flowe
“Where have you been? We haven’t seen you in weeks,” I mentioned.“I’ve been busy with school, work, and Travis,” Shaun answered in a curt tone.“Park called you,” I said.“I’ve been busy,” Shaun snapped as I looked at him, and Josie gripped my arm. “Sorry, the school has been difficult.”“Uh, huh,”
#Chapter509TempersPaytonI dropped Josie off at her dorm and kissed her goodnight. I told her I would call her in the morning. I drove back to the house and walked inside to see Parker and Selena on the couch, watching TV.“How was the date?” Park asked as I looked asked over and sat down in a cha