The Harper Family (Wattpad Version)

A double birthday party

Odin

Sofie and I made use of our time when we could. Unfortunately, I couldn't bring her to the birthday party. So, I took Kyler.

"I'm flattered you chose me as your date." Kyler grinned.

I rolled my eyes. "Yeah, no."

Kyler chuckled.

I pulled up to Elias and Tori's house. We got out and walked to the backyard and entered several people.

"Man, Elias, and Tori have a packed house," Kyler said.

I shook my head and spotted Jordin with Yin and Yang. We strolled toward them.

"Look, what the cat dragged in," Roman said.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah," I said.

"Dad is cooking," Ryden said.

"Say no more." Kyler rubbed his hands together and walked away.

Jordin, Roman, and Ryden laughed.

I walked over to a table with pop and poured some into a cup.

"Hey, Odin," Val greeted me, grabbing a pop.

"Hey, Val. Your parents have one hell of a turnout."

"Tell me about it. Excuse me."

I nodded and lifted a cup to my lips as a couple of girls ran out of the backyard. I wonder what their issue was.

I walked toward the house. Rafe stood with Pat and Rowan and mentioned Reese. I didn't know Liam's ex was here. But then again, that doesn't surprise me since Dad said there was some weird ass triangle going on between Rafe, Liam, and her. Yeah, I didn't ask.

I grabbed a small plate of finger foods, came outside, and ran into Rafe as he was coming inside. "I thought you were busy chasing a girl?"

"Who said that?"

"Pat."

Rafe rolled his eyes. "Don't listen to my brother since he's an idiot."

"So, why haven't you been to the construction site?"

"Why do you care? The last time I checked, you're not my dad."

"Always a pleasure, Raphael." I walked away and rolled my eyes.

I found Kyler sitting at a table, stuffing his face, and sat down.

"Who pissed in your Cheerios?" Kyler asked me.

Demarco sat down next to Kyler.

"I had a run-in with Rafe," I said.

"That would explain in." Kyler popped a chip into his mouth.

"What's going on?" Demarco asked.

"Oh, it's just Rafe being his pleasant self."

"Does that include the snarky comments?"

We chuckled.

"What's up with you and Melody?" I asked.

Demarco stopped mid-bite. "What do you mean?"

"You avoided her at the youth group?"

"Melody is a sweet girl, but I'm just there to help Oliver."

Kyler and I glanced at each other. Ever since high school, Demarco has avoided conversations about girls. Kyler changed the subject as we sat there. I didn't press the issue. I figure whatever happened wasn't my business.