Always

Chapter 1

" Hey Grace, have you seen my sunglasses?" My brother said as he comes into my room without knocking.

 " No, now leave so I can get dressed!"

 " you're not going to get dressed. you just want to call Danny and Sext Colton."

 " I do not. Now get out before I push you out!" I say as he turns and starts walking out. 

" Uh-huh, just hurry up. I want to get to school on time today." Nathen, my ever-present, ever-annoying older brother says. 

Well, Good-morning to you too brother. Today's the first day back to school from winter break. Christmas was normal. One week with dad, One with mom. Of course, the only good thing to happen was that I got a car. But I have to wait 2 weeks to drive it. Leave it to me to have a winter birthday after getting a great car! I slip on my flats, grab my phone and jacket, and walk out of my room. 

" Finally. I waited like 3 hours!" Nathen nagged as I walked downstairs.

 " No, you didn't. now let's go. I thought you wanted to get to school on time?" He snorts.

 " Well, I do. But I know mom will never let you leave dressed like that. Its still winter Grace! are you trying to freeze?" gone is a playful annoying brother. he means business now. 

" I'm fine Nate. Just because You're 6'5 and can't wear clothes like this, doesn't mean I can't. Now let's go!" I say as I walk out the door. 

 And when I  say Nathen is huge. I mean HUGE. Mom must have taken a few too many prenatal pills with him because he is exactly the opposite of the family. He's 6'5, 200 pounds, and completely unable to not try and pick me up and throw me in pools, or tackle me when I piss him off. I on the other hand, well I'm small, to say the least. 5'2, 125 pounds soaking wet. Despite my brothers' unusual appearance, he's a total player. blue eyes, a football player, you name it. I think he must have gotten the looks of the family because I look like a troll most days. With my unruly red hair, green eyes, small and clumsy limbs. I mean, who would ever like me? Oh. That's right. My boyfriend. Colton. He's so dreamy. Blonde hair, Blue eyes. track star! We've been together for almost 18 months. We are celebrating tonight at Jazzy's party tonight. I pull out my phone and text him a quick message. 'Hey, baby! I can't wait for tonight! Happy 18 months!!!' I hit send and then go back to looking out of the window of Nathans brand new truck.

 " You're surprisingly quiet sister. Something wrong?"

 " No. Just not wanting to be here." I say as he pulls into the school parking lot. I sigh and get out. I don't see Jasmine or Abby anywhere. I wonder if Colton is here.

 " Oh, girl! wipe that sad look off your face! Jackson is here, baby! no need to worry!" Jackson yells when he sees me.

 " Well, I don't know if I can. We are at school after all." I giggle when I see what he's wearing. 

" Oh my Jackson. Did you let your sister dress you?" I ask as he comes and links our arms.

 " No honey. I did this all my self. I look absolutely fabulous don't I?" he asks as we go into the school. I smile and nod. My eyes scan the hall. 

"Colton!" I yell when I see him. He's standing by my locker, patiently waiting, holding the prettiest bouquet of flowers.

 " Hey beautiful!" he says as he leans in. " Happy 18 months." He says after he hands me the flowers. 

" Oh babe, you shouldn't have. I didn't get you anything." I grin and smell the flowers. " they're wonderful. " I kiss him. 

"So listen babe, I have to leave early today. but I'll call at lunch and pick you up at 8 for the party. kay?" Colton says as we walk to my 1st period.

 "Um. Okay. Just be careful okay?" I say as I open the door.

 " I'll see you later babe. bye." I stand and watch him walk a little. Not because he has a great ass, well that's part of it. He didn't say I love you. Hmm. Maybe something is wrong.