#Chapter531A trip to the cabinJosieWe pulled up to the cabin and got out of the car. We grabbed our bags and went inside, finding a bedroom. We tossed our bags down, then left. Payton showed me where everything is in the cabin. He made the tour quick since we had to go to town to pick up food.We
“I don’t see what the issue is. How do you get to know people if you don’t say hi?” Josie asked me.I gathered wood, carrying it to the pit. “How many people have you said hi, and they responded?” I asked.“Everyone,” Josie answered.I stopped and looked at Josie, who thought nothing of it. Most peo
“Josie,” Payton said as I looked at him. “Why did you leave?”“Am I a terrible person?” I asked.“No, why?” Payton asked.“Because your brothers chose not to come to my birthday parties. You, I knew, wouldn’t come because you didn’t remember my name. But I thought your brothers would come,” I said a
#Chapter532HikingPaytonI straightened things out with my brothers. I went back to the store to buy gluten-free foods since Pax has a gluten allergy. Josie went with me and helped me find the food that we needed. Thank God because I didn’t have a clue. Pops teaches me how to cook for college next
#Chapter533Returning homePaytonWe finished up the rest of the camping trip, doing different things. We went swimming and rode four-wheelers. We stayed away from the trails since we didn’t want to become lunch for Bertha.We came home and dropped our bags off, then left again. Ma came out of the k
#Chapter534Forces of NaturePaytonThe summer provided changes for everyone. Josie and I got closer while Park and Selena were going strong. Aunt Luna and Uncle Major moved back. Aunt Lakin and Aunt Mia went back home so Larissa could start senior year of high school.We spent the rest of the summe
#Chapter535It’s our timePaxI walked to the bakery and went inside to find Shaun waiting on people. He looked different from the last time I saw him but still adorable. I strolled to the line and waited until it was my turn. After he waited on the other customers, I moved to the counter with his b
The others got into the car, and we drove to a secluded area. After we stopped, I got out of the car and dragged Shaun out, then untied him.Shaun stood there, looking displeased. Okay, he looked pissed.“Hey, I tried to talk to you, and you blew me off, so we do this the Gray way,” I said.“And you