“Well, you could get a sugar buzz, and that’s terrible. Then you’re all hyped on sugar and won’t sleep,” Kaylee teased.A smile curled on my lips, and I chuckled.“Do you want to dance?” Kaylee asked.I looked at Kaylee. “Yeah,” I said as we got up. I followed her to the floor, and the DJ started pl
“What? We said nothing,” Payton mentioned. He looked at my brothers. “Did we say something?”“Nope,” Parker, Pat, and Pax answered.“See, we said nothing,” Payton said, smirking.“I know that look. We only danced,” I reasoned.“There’s nothing wrong with dancing,” Parker reasoned.I looked at my bro
#Chapter619It’s a college thingPresleyWhile everyone enjoyed homecoming weekend, the Chief scheduled me to work alone. I restocked my rig and made sure I had enough first aid items. I counted inventory and cleaned up the station.“Gray,” the Chief said, getting my attention.I stopped sweeping an
“Isn’t it bad enough that I got suspended? Now I get to talk to my dead grandmother,” I replied with a look.“If I were alive, I would smack you upside the head. Quit your bitchin, Bucky. I’m delightful, and people love me,” Grammy declared.“People enjoy your special kind of crazy?” I questioned.“
Okay, Grammy Gray was nuts. I woke up in my bedroom and sat up in bed. How long was I asleep?KayleeI stopped by the station to see Dad and noticed Martinez was working.“I thought Gray was working?” I asked, walking towards Martinez.He looked at me and noticed the fat lip. “Yeah, well, Gray earne
#Chapter620Expect the unexpectedKayleeI went back to the station and to find some reports along with reprimands. I wanted to find out information before I talked to Dad. I didn’t even care if I overstepped my boundaries. What Dad was doing to Presley was wrong.I entered the station and saw a rig
“What did you need to talk to me about, Kaylee?” I asked.Kaylee sat down in Nora’s seat. “Why did you cover for Eliza?” Kaylee asked me.I thought the question was odd.“I saw the reports and the different handwriting. Why would you risk your job for someone’s carelessness?” Kaylee asked me.“Becau
#Chapter621It’s all relativePresleyI sat on the couch with Ma on my right and Pops on my left. Aunt Luna and Uncle Nolan sat on the coffee table in front of me. I felt confused, lost, and hurt.“I don’t understand. Why would Eliza do that?” I questioned.“Because it’s easy when people are insecur
#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