#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
I went to surprise him and got a surprise of my own. I knocked on the door to his house, and Parker answered it. He told me Payton was upstairs. I went upstairs and opened his door, yelling, “Surprise!”My eyes widened as Payton stood there naked and wet. I closed the door. Well, uh, the Grays don’t
#Chapter518The way you look tonightPaytonI wanted to take Josie out on a romantic date. I told her to dress up because I planned something special for us. I got ready, putting on a suit along with a dress shirt and tie. I fixed my hair and put on cologne.“Look at you are looking all spiffy,” I h
JosieOh my god, I couldn’t believe Payton told me he loves me. I screamed inside as we danced. I love seeing this side of Payton. He could be goofy, serious, funny, and romantic, which I imagined with him.We finished dancing and left the restaurant after he paid for the bill. We walked out of the
#Chapter519Close your eyesPaytonJosie helped me upstairs. When I got to my room, I sat down on the bed. Those bastards cracked three ribs. I tried to change but felt excruciating pain.Josie helped me change out of my clothes and not flinching. I hissed because of the bruising. She got me down to
#Chapter520Family visitMatthewI finished breakfast and took a drive. It’s what I did when I felt things were too much. I pulled into a cemetery and drove down one road until I came to a spot. I got out of the car and walked over to the snow cover ground, crouching down as I brush the snow away wi