I stood there, stunned, as Parker and Markus to find what the yelling is about outside.“Sadie was my girlfriend and committed suicide in front of me. I tried to stop her and couldn’t. I begged her, but it didn’t stop her,” Matthew said as he started crying. Parker and Markus came outside as Josie a
#Chapter522Family is everythingPaytonThis school year has been one hell of a year, and it’s not over yet. Each of us has gone through our separate issues. The one constant reminder is we’re family. Family is everything, even if it’s not blood. Josie, Britt, and Hayden became part of our family, a
Then I noticed Hayden and saw him with another guy, laughing and being close. Now it made sense.“Or it’s because Hayden found someone better,” I said, pointing at Hayden. My cousins turned to see Hayden with another guy. “Yeah, I’m sure I suck at these things. So, I’m going home.” I turned and walk
#Chapter523Spring breakShaunWe arrived at a house and got out of the car. I was apprehensive about being here. I wasn’t ready to see Pax, but the brothers assured me it would be fine. I took my bag to my room, got settled, and then felt someone in the room with me. I turned around, startled to se
“I got my acceptance letter,” I told Britt as she smiled.I went to talk to my other cousins. I couldn’t wait to hang out and go to school next year with everyone.PaytonI was grilling when Josie came out onto the deck with a strange look on her face.“Are you okay? You look confused,” I said.“Bri
#Chapter524Getting closerJosieWe returned from spring break. I had a blast with Payton. Payton and I hung out. Well, we made out a lot. Things got heated as I felt his hand moved down my pants and undid them as he slipped them inside. I gripped his shirt as we kept kissing and felt his hand rub m
#Chapter525The day afterJosieI woke up to find Payton gone and alone in my bed. I sat there and wondered if that was it. Did he get what he wanted, and it was over? I sighed.I leaned over and grabbed a shirt off the floor and pulled it on. I got up as the door opened. I watched as Payton walk in
#Chapter526FinalsPaytonYou would think college would get more comfortable, but it doesn’t. We camped out, studying for finals. Afterward, we had to pack up since next year we’re moving to a new house. That also means the twins were coming to school along with Kaxon and Mason.Kaxon and Mason were