𝐁𝐀𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐋𝐔𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄

Chapter 32: Group Chat

Greyson

I yawn as I overhear talking and laughing coming from downstairs, checking the time to realize it's eight in the fucking morning, who the fuck is up this-

Merle...

I quickly snap out of consciousness and pace downstairs, my blood rushing through my veins as I storm into the kitchen-

I blink, multiple times, "What the actual fuck?" standing beside the kitchen counter cooking eggs and bacon, was Liam, shirtless beside Aaron shitty Mayfield, who was swollen and beaten with stitches on his face, with sweatpants and...shirtless.

"This must be a nightmare" I frown as they freeze in place while I make my way up to them, I poke Liam in the chest, realizing he's real, I then glance at Aaron, "If this is a dream, I can punch you in the face and not feel anything right?" Before I could swing my fist across Aaron's face, Liam suddenly grasped my wrist and pulled me away, "Uh stay here I'll be back"

Liam slightly smiled while dragging me away from the kitchen while I confusingly looked between them both, my head not being able to register what was going on.

"What is Mayfield doing in our house?" I arched a brow in confusion, "Be nice, he got beaten up last night and didn't want his parents or Alice to see him that way"

"And why should I care?" I rolled my eyes folding my arms across my chest, "Would you want Jayne or Carson to see you beat up..."

My eyes softened and so did my heartbeat, I swallowed the lump in my throat, remembering the time...

I gasp for air as I slam the door open, Conrad and Liam helping me by the shoulder and quickly tossing me onto the couch, "Greyson? What's going on?!" I overhear Jayne's little voice shout beside my ear, "Hey go upstairs okay?" Conrad spoke.

I groan Liam pours alcohol all over my chest, "FUCK!" I yell fisting the couch as the painful stinging of the alcohol hits my skin, "You fucking idiot" Conrad sighs and I overhear a smack in the head, "So it won't get infected you fucking dumbass! and how the hell are you so calm about this?!"

My chest heaved up and down as I stared up at my brothers, "Because of this" Conrad suddenly twisted me in the back, showing off my scar, "What..." Liam's voice came out as a whisper, "What the hell, when did this happen?"

"Fucking Mayfields"

I glance back at Aaron, preparing multiple pates with food, "Fine...but can you explain to me why you brought him... here?" I indicate to our house, a house he's probably never been into, unlike him we're not rich as shit.

Liam rolls his eyes and sighs, "Relax, he didn't judge"

Well, that's a surprise, "Whatever get him out of here before mom sees him, especially if Merle decides to come back" Before I could head back into my room, Liam said something from my actual nightmares.
"Uh about that...he's staying, till his face gets better"

Fucking shit.

Alice

It's been two days three I've seen Aaron, and Aaron skipped classes since then, It's been THREE days since he hasn't been home! he said he was staying with Arden for a few weeks for hockey? I've asked Arden about it and he and quote said.

"Oh, it's uh...Fine My puck aim isn't as good and I seriously need help before the big games"

WHAT KIND OF EXCUSE IS THAT? Aaron wouldn't stay for three long days just to teach someone how to aim a puck into a goal, he would agree to do it after school not for a whole day There has to be more than their not telling me but what?

I sigh when I suddenly overhear my phone ring, I quickly check, to see our group message on my screen.

Female Version of Nick Esme: So I think your really cute

Pinky Nicky: Who the hell are you talking to?

Female Version of Nick Esme: The Mirror

Jelly Jaylen: Girllll that mirror is broken

Female Version of Nick Esme: Don't be talking potato chip looking poop shape face

Jelly Jaylen: I'm sitting right behind you Em I will not hesitate to pull your hair

Pinky Nicky: Dont talk to my nugget like that

Female Version of Nick Esme: I'll gladly let you pull my hair Jaylen baby ;D

Jelly Jaylen Has Left The Conversation

I let out a giggle after reading the messages-

"Alice?" I quickly place my phone down glancing up at the board, "Yes?" I swallow, "Mind sharing what was so funny?"

I gulp, "Huh?" I nervously hum, Beside me was Greyson who sighed and rolled his eyes, "Mrs Howard that was me, you see I sometimes laugh like a girl, HeHe"

He mimics a girl's squeaky laugh while I swallow the laughter wanting to snap out of my throat, "Whatever, anyways our sugar cookies..."

"So what was so funny huh?" Greyson whispers beside me, I roll my eyes and ignore his question, "None of your business"

"Princess what's the sudden change of heart" I take in a deep breath by the way he spoke, so...nothing it's stupid!

"I don't know what your talking about Graham"
He suddenly took a step closer, and from the corner of my eye I could see himself staring, not that I care.

"Really because last time we were alone together you were practically all over me-" before he could finish his sentence, I kick over his leg as hard as I possible could, he lets out a groan and chuckle at once not trying to catch anyone's attention.

I smile to myself, "It was the other way around" I could see him jerk in my direction in surprised, and I couldn't lie and say I was surprised myself.