The Harper Boys (Wattpad Version)

Carnivals and jealousy

Elias

We were heading to the carnival with our families. My brothers and I got the lecture not to cause our parents trouble, as did our cousins. I didn't care because I was taking Tori. Since she couldn't ride the carnival rides, we would find other things to do.

I knocked on the door, and Tori smiled as she left, and we walked back to the car. We got in and left. I had a feeling tonight would bring out the worst in someone, and another person would get hurt. Call it intuition, but I couldn't shake it.

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Nate

I went over to pick up Conner for the carnival. I figure he could have some fun. He protested, but Uncle Nixon stepped in and assured him he should go. Conner was reluctant but finally caved. It's not like it's a date because Conner wasn't my type.

We got into the car as Conner sat there. "Relax, will you? We're going to have some fun, and then I'll drop you back off."

Conner nodded as I started the car. I backed out and drove to the carnival. Since Gabe hasn't been talking to me, I would hang out with Conner. What could go wrong?

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Deacon

Oliver and the psycho twins drove with me. We got the lecture to try not to destroy anything or land in jail. Dad has no faith in us. I'm sure we can control our need to end up in prison. Plus, I don't want to become anyone's bitch.

I drove around until I made a parking spot. We got out of the car, and some little old lady waved her cane at us.

"Oh, you're fine. I wasn't that close!" I yelled at the old woman.

"You little shit! I'll whack you with my cane!" The old woman yelled back.

"Yeah, whatever! Go eat your prunes!" I yelled.

Oliver shook his head as the psycho twins laughed.

"Why do you feel the need to incite a riot with old people?" Oliver asked me while we walked.

"Did you ever piss off an old person? Take our grandpa Nash for example. He's hilarious when his vein bulges in his forehead," I said, pointing to my forehead.

"You're lucky the man is in his eighties," Oliver mentioned.

I shrugged. The old coot is still kicking along with our uncles. They even antagonize Nana.

We made our way to the ticket booth and bought wristbands. Now it's time to gorge on junk food and ride some rides.

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Matt

I gave my boys a lecture to stay out of trouble. Let me explain why. Every time we go to a carnival or amusement park, they start shit. Elias hits on some girl who has a boyfriend. Nate gets into a fight with guys because of rides. Deacon hassles senior citizens.

I end up dealing with all of it, and some little old lady whacks me with her damn cane.

Now Elias has Tori, which is a plus. Nate is hanging with Conner. The jury is still out on Deacon. I pulled into a spot and got out of the car as I heard an old woman yelling. Nora looked at me.

"Two out of three isn't bad," Nora reasoned.

I rolled my eyes and shook my head. I love my wife but worry about her reasoning. Markus strolled over to us with Hayden.

"I see Deacon's at it again," Markus mentioned.

"That boy has the manners of a nat," I said.

Markus snickered. Mason walked over to us with Skylar.