I furrowed my brows. The two people who understood me best won’t be here for Christmas. Matthew isn’t coming because of Nora, and Nora is celebrating with Skylar. Britt and I looked at each other.“I made cookies,” Shaun mentioned, picking up a plate of sugar cookies.“We have Christmas movies,” Pay
#Chapter599Back to school, we goPatWe returned to school, and Mason asked Skylar out on a date with my cousins’ encouragement.“Okay, here’s your chance. Walk up to Skylar and ask her out,” Kaxon advised, rubbing Mason’s shoulders.“Is that necessary?” Pax asked.“Is what necessary?” Kaxon questi
“I know. The professor wouldn’t shut up,” I said, counting supplies.“Well, this summer, we do our ride-along, then become certified,” Eliza reasoned.I smiled. We were taking a course to earn our certifications as paramedics. We completed our EMT course in the summer after graduation. Uncle Cayson
#Chapter600Valentine’s day mixed with crazyKaxonValentine’s Day arrived, and I planned a romantic night for Jesse, except for sex. I heard about Pat’s butt cramp incident. That was a hell no, and if I can make it a romantic night, excluding sex, even better.Markus went out with Hayden, and Mason
Everything went well until I got a butt cramp. I got up, trying to walk it off. The minute the pain stopped, I went back to earlier activities.I laid there as Jesse looked at me. I played with her hair.“That was a lot different from I expected,” Jesse mentioned.“If it makes you feel any better, I
#Chapter601Moving forwardMasonI have my first date with Skylar. I kept it simple and acted like a gentleman. I didn’t want to make the same mistake with Skylar as I did with Nora. The date was okay, but I don’t think Skylar likes me in a romantic sense. Skylar didn’t say it, but I could tell she
#Chapter602Spring breakPatWe went to Myrtle Beach for spring break and dragged Nora with us. Sam invited Leslie this time. Payton, Parker, Markus, Josie, Selena, and Hayden would be seniors next year. Everyone warned Mason to behave towards Nora. We didn’t need drama on spring break.We arrived a
#Chapter603KayleeKayleeI put things into boxes as I packed. Someone knocked on my bedroom door as I looked at Dad. He walked into the bedroom.“Are you all set?” Dad asked me.“Yep,” I answered.Dad looked at me. “You will make David proud,” Dad said.“I know. David is the reason I became a param