#Chapter552A Halloween Chapter of spooky tales, well, sort ofPaxDo you know how, when you’re sleeping, you have this fantastic dream, then some dipshits think it’s cute to wake you up? Yeah, that would be my brothers, who thought it was lovely to throw ice water on me.I felt something wet and co
“How about you go back to the Stone Age and club your woman over the head?” Markus asked.“The only reason you’re allowed to walk around is that we have to accept you, freak,” a girl spat.“Sweetheart, I walk around on two legs that God gave me, and it has nothing to do with if you accept me or not,
The cop looked at Nixon unamused. The next thing we knew, Nixon joined us.“So much for calling gramps,” Markus mumbled as Nixon sat on the bench with us.“Now, who are we calling? If we call anyone else, I’m sure we’re getting company,” Kaxon mentioned.We all looked at Kaxon, who shrugged. I got u
#Chapter553New semesterPaxThe new semester started, and I returned to classes. I had a lot of catches up to do because of what happened. I didn’t mind. It was better than sitting around with my thumb up my ass. Yeah, work is okay, but when you can’t go to any functions, it sucks ass.On the plus
“Yep, and I watched your mom go through what you went through with Sadie. I watched the guilt eat at her for living while Daniel died. Daniel had problems like Sadie. You can’t keep feeling guilty because you lived when they died. If that’s the case, then crawl in the hole with them,” Dad reasoned.
“Pax? What’s wrong?” Parker asked as Payton and Patton looked at me.“Shaun and I talked about sex. I mentioned I hooked up with someone in high school,” I mumbled, not looking at my brothers.“You did what?” Parker asked, shocked.I nodded.“Why would you hook up with someone?” Parker questioned wh
#Chapter554SpiralPaxAfter that day, I did what any mature adult does; I avoided people. It didn’t help that my classmates whispered about me or that Shaun and I weren’t speaking now. I kept my distance from everyone, including my brothers. It’s a little hard when you share the same house.I stopp
“Pax, when we’re feeling threatened, we have a flight or fight reaction. Your anxiety sent you into a flight reaction, which is common. Have you been drawing?” JJ asked me.“Yeah, it helps,” I said.“Good, keep drawing, and we need to get you back on your medication. The major problem happened recen
#Chapter654Happy anniversary, Patty and NateMaggieWe got back, and everyone got settled. The boys went to pick up family members from the airport. The girls and I checked the hall to make sure everything is ready. Lyric and Larkin brought the cake and desserts. Lakin and Luna helped Lex and Nash
“That’s why I became a pastry chef,” I said, surprising Dad. “You taught me you could love what you do and make people happy. You were patient with me and never raised your voice while encouraging me.”“You had this shyness to you that people didn’t understand. It didn’t matter because I did,” Dad s
#Chapter653GraduationPresleyIn the next few weeks, we spent studying for finals as Payton, Parker, and Markus finished school. Our parents were coming in along with the brothers and sisters. They had to pick up their caps and gowns for graduation.After my last final, I came home and collapsed on
Pax looked at me and arched an eyebrow.“Okay, we had a lot of issues, but it’s time to put those issues to rest,” I reasoned.“I didn’t understand why we didn’t get along growing up,” Pax said to me.“Because brothers fight, but it doesn’t mean I wouldn’t protect you if someone else hurts you,” I r
#Chapter652ResolutionKayleeWe returned from our trip, and Caleb called us down to the station. I didn’t know what to expect coming into the station. Presley and I entered and stopped. I looked at the station, remembering what happened.“Are you okay?” Presley asked me.I sighed. “I didn’t underst
Markus walked as he dragged me behind him until we were out of earshot from everyone. He released my arm.“If you want to redeem yourself, then you and I are working together,” Markus informed me.“Redeem me with what?” I asked.“Nora,” Markus told me.“I apologized to Nora. We’re good,” I replied.
#Chapter651Spring break funPresleyWe spent the rest of spring break kicking back and having fun. We needed it after the few years we had. My brothers and I faced off against our cousins, Shaun, and Hayden in beach volleyball.The girls hung out and talked. Now, here is the issue with our girls. T
I looked at Josie, who talked to Selena. I ignored a girl because I had issues, and it turned out to be the best thing for me.I almost lost my chance with someone incredible because I didn’t see Josie. It took her to open my eyes before I lost my chance.Josie looked at me, and I smiled. “What?” Jo
#Chapter650Spring breakPresleyWe went to Myrtle Beach for spring break since our family owns a beach house. Plus, I thought Kaylee could use the distraction. Jaime was still working on the case with Martinez. His lawyer wasn’t budging.Caleb thought it was best if Kaylee didn’t return to work unt