#Chapter513I’m sorryJosieI was getting my stuff together when I heard a knock at the door. I opened it to find Payton standing there, holding two Slurpees.Payton took a deep breath, then said, “I’m sorry. I know we have spent little time together, and I want to make it up to you.”I took the Slu
“How’s Shaun?” I asked.Before Parker answers, we heard Selena yell, “Shaun, you need to take a shower!”“Do I have to?” Shaun yelled back.“Yes, now come on,” Selena yelled back as we chuckled.Josie looked at us, confused. I looked at her and said, “Shaun won’t take a shower unless someone is in t
#Chapter514LucilleJosiePayton and I were up in his room studying for final exams when he went to get us snacks. I jotted down some notes when his phone lit up with notifications. I looked over and stared at it. Lucille? What in the world?I picked his phone and opened it to find messages to Lucil
“Yes, we established that. How you two got together is beyond me,” Markus said as we looked at him. Then Britt pinched him. “What was that for, crabby?” Markus asked her.“You’re ruining a moment. Now shut the hell up and let them finish,” Britt told him.“Fine,” Markus grumbled.I sighed and looked
#Chapter515Not all is as it seemsHaydenLeslie and I spent time together, which I missed. My sister is incredible. She accepted me when I came out. Our parents, not so much. They cut me off, and Leslie worked to help me go to school while I had sports scholarships.I realized I was gay during my s
#Chapter516A Gray family ChristmasPaytonWe came home for Christmas, and our brothers tackled us as soon as we hit the door. They missed us. Park shoved them off him since he hates it when our brothers grab him. I got Pat and Presley into a headlock until they declared uncle. It’s a typical day at
I wrapped my arm around his shoulder and led him back to the celebration. My ma taught me that Christmas is for family and friends. While we were celebrating Christmas, the phone rang, and Patty answered it. She handed it to me, and I answered it.Jonas called to hassle me as Cayson followed, callin
#Chapter517Dance with mePaytonWe returned to school and started the new semester. It was nice to get back because my brothers drove me nuts. Since I’m the oldest, I get to referee them. Thanks, Ma and Pops, for having more kids.I took a break from my family and issues. I went to see Josie and kn