Accept, Not Forget (SLOW UPDATES)

Chapter 11 - Buttons

I'm glad I'm working with Rom. He is a great company and my only salvation in this class. Imagine if my partner were Cole, my bully who is currently fiercely glaring at an unbothered Roman, or any of the girls whose faces are greener with envy than a lime. It would be hell.

He looks at me and gives me a comforting smile, one I return before turning my attention back to class and listening to what our teacher is saying.

~~~

"Geez, thanks for waiting for me today!" I say sarcastically at my triplets, who look at me apologetically.

We were now all seated at the lunch table after our morning classes finished about 10 minutes ago.

"Sorry Lu, you were taking a very long time getting ready, and I needed to get something from the library before class started. " Luca tells me, using his own puppy dog eyes for some extra persuasion.

"Fine..." I grumble back, munching on a fry. The canteen food is usually worse, but today it was surprisingly tasty. Or maybe I just think that because my stomach has been grumbling since second period.

"You will never believe what I heard..." Alison says, a smirk forming on her face when her eyes land on me.

"What?" Lottie asks curiously from beside her.

"Home Ed class has to bake something, and it's half of the final grade. " Griff answers, trying to hide a smile. Hearing this, Levi almost chokes on his water before looking at me. He was about to talk when Rom beat him to it.

"Yeah, it's true. It's a paired project, so Lu and I are doing it together. " he says, throwing me one of his charming smiles.

"Maybe this time you won't poison anyone..." Griffin says with a smirk, trying to rile me up. His words click in my mind, and anger starts to bubble within me like a witch's cauldron.

"You told them!?" I yell accusatorily at my triplets sitting across the table, who in response only smile sheepishly at me.

"Easy there, Firecracker, you gotta admit that it was a much too good story to just pass up." Fin chuckles, adding more wood to the fire. Even a blind person could see he's enjoying provoking me.

"Well, at least this time, one of us knows how to bake. Don't worry I'll help you, Luna " he says in a gentle voice, taking my hand in his under the table in a comforting gesture. In response, I grumble under my breath, still annoyed that they thought I would just burn the house down. It's not like last time was all my fault...

"Well," Apollo says, standing up. "this was fun and all, but we need to get to class. The bell is about to ring" Hearing this, we all get up and clear the table of our trays before going our separate ways.

~~~

"Hey, Alex? Can I ride with you today?" I ask as I see him leaning against his car, typing on his phone now that classes have just finished.

"Why?" he asks, lifting one eyebrow in question.

"Luca and Levi got detention. Ez and Ev don't let me walk home alone, so my only option is going with you and Riv." I tell him, flashing a little my puppy dog eyes.

"Fine..." He says sighing "River also got detention, so it's just you and me. Let's go." He says while putting his phone away and opening the door.

We get into the car and make our way home. My brother sloppily parks it in the driveway, and we get out, making our way to the front door. As I am about to open it, I make out the sound of three distinct voices. That's weird. Ezekiel and Evan are the only ones supposed to be home, I think to myself.

"I didn't know we were expecting company... " I state to Xander, who shrugs his shoulders, completely unbothered.

I push the door open just for a beaming grin to take over my face at the sight in front of me, ignoring the sour faces of my oldest brothers.

The one responsible for my instant good mood turns around at the sound of the door opening and smiles back at me. I break out into a sprint and throw myself into his awaiting arms, almost making us come tumbling down, shouting at the top of my lungs.

"Grey!!"

Author Note:

Hey guys!! How are you all doing? This chapter was only a little bit of an introduction to the surprise. The next two chapters will have two of the things you asked me for, so I hope you enjoy them!

On another note, this isn't my book. It's OURS, so please do tell me if there is anything you would like to see included, even if it is a small detail, and I'll do it to the best of my ability!

If you have enjoyed this chapter, please consider voting and/or leaving a comment! I will always read it and answer you!

Question: Who do you think Grey is? Do you think he is the reason for the twin's sower faces? Is he here to stay? Hit me with your wildest ideas!!

Thank you so much for reading, and I'll see you next time! XOXO