#Chapter573Working togetherPatI relented and invited Sam over so we can work on the assignment together. We sat down on the couch, and Sam took out his notebook.“Okay, so, what should our paper be?” I asked.“I have an idea,” Sam said.I looked at Sam.“How about we write about how a parent inte
“I kissed Patton,” I blurted as I paced the room.Hayden sat up. “You did what?” He questioned, confused.“I kissed Patton,” I announced.“I heard you the first time. Why?” Hayden asked.“He kept pushing me and wouldn’t let me leave his house. So, I kissed him,” I declared as I stopped and threw my
#Chapter574The chase is onSamI walked into the bakery for my shift to see Paxton standing behind the counter. He looked up from the register at me, shit. The bell chimed on the door. I turned to see Patton enter, double shit.Both looked at me as I stood there. Paxton glared at me, and Patton smi
“When did Frazier get table dancers?” A guy asked another guy.“You never know with that idiot,” the other guy answered.The two guys walked over to Frazier, Nik, and Shaun, then watched me as I avoided the screeching banshee. I grabbed a muffin and shoved it into Natalie’s mouth.“Here, you need th
#Chapter575Exploding plansSamIt’s been a few days since the bakery fiasco. I figured out a different avenue with Patton. I didn’t know someone is coming to school because a particular girl didn’t tell me. It didn’t help that I got stuck working with Paxton.I waited on customers as Paxton hassled
“Okay, let’s say Sam isn’t who he claims to be, then who the hell is the guy that looks like Sam?” I asked.“Good question, which means we will investigate and unmask the villain,” Pax announced.I got up from the couch. “You aren’t Shaggy, and I’m sure in the hell, not Scooby,” I said, going into t
#Chapter576The truth will set you freeNixonI drove to the college and pulled up to the diner. I got out of the car and made my way into the restaurant, finding the person I came to see. I looked at the person as they looked at me.“Hey, Britt,” I said.“Hey, Rev,” Britt replied.“Want to fill me
“Britt?” I asked.“Hey, Pat,” Britt said, smiling. I reached and pulled her into a kiss, deepening it. She kissed me back.“Okay, suck face later. We have an issue we need to clear up,” Nixon said.Britt and I broke from our kiss.“Okay, if that’s Britt, who’s that?” Parker asked, pointing at the gu
#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