Growing up

Passions and all nighters

*Alex POV*
I wake up the next morning and go downstairs. When I walk into the kitchen I see my brother and Chad sitting at the table and laughing.
"What are you laughing at" I ask
"I was rummaging through the attic and found a picture book with pictures of you when you were younger" Chad says
"Chad" I whine
"Alex" he mocks
"I think the pictures are cute" Peyton says
"Chad do we have anymore bread" I ask
"No why" he asks
"I want a sandwich" I say
"Fine I'll go to the store. Peyton keep your lips to yourself while I'm gone" Chad says
"Chad" I yell
"Chill out Alex. I'll be back" Chad laughs
I go and sit next to Peyton and look at the pictures.
"Alex why do you have a dog sitting on you" Peyton asks
"It was probably Chad. Chad does terrible things to me" I say
At that moment Chad walks through the door.
"I do not. But I did put the dog on you. The dog was lonely and you were sleeping so I had to do what big brothers do" he says
"But you don't drop a dog on a sleeping toddler" I say
"Whatever" he says
"Did you buy bread" I ask
"No I didn't" he says
"Chad I asked you to get bread" I whine
"Yes and I got doughnuts instead" he says
"Thank you now where are they" I ask
"In my car. I have to go to the studio and I told the guys I would bring them doughnuts. If you want doughnuts you have to come with me" he says
"Fine. You wanna come with Peyton or do you have to go do something" I ask
"I have to go talk with some directors but I'll see you later" he says kissing my cheek
He leaves and I glare at Chad.
"What did I do" he asks
"Why did you show him the pictures" I whine
"Because you look adorable back then and now you just look mature. You grew up way to fast" he says
"Chad I'm your little sister. I'll always be your little sister" I say
"Yeah yeah I know. Lets go before I get yelled at for being late to a meeting again" he says
"What do you mean again" I ask
"I've been late to the last three meetings" he says
"Smooth bro. Real smooth" I say
"Zip it missy I know where you live" he says
"What ever floats your boat graham" I say
"Lets just go" he says
I get in his car and grab the box doughnuts. I open the now and take one out and start eating.
"Don't make a mess in my car or you're cleaning it out" he says
"Ok" I say
We get to the studio and we go inside.
"Chad your late" Alan says
"Sorry I had to get the doughnut monster" he says
"What she are all the doughnuts" Caleb pouts
"No but you two don't get one now for being meanie weanies" I say
I grab another doughnut then give the box to Alan and Joey.
They each grab a doughnut then Alan places them in a place where only he has a key to.
"Alan we want food to" Caleb whines
"Too bad we need to start with our meeting" he says
"Fine" Caleb sulks
"Ok so we're going in tour again and Alex you are coming with" Alan says
"Ok but why do I need to come" I ask
"Cause you'll be singing a few songs with us and playing the guitar" Alan says
"But I can't play your songs on the guitar" I say
"That's why Alan and I will help you" Joey says
"Ok fine I'll do it" I say
"Oh you wouldn't of had a choice. I know how to make you do things that I want you to do of I know you want to do them" Chad says
"Meanie" I say
"Yeah but I'm still your big brother that you love" he says
"Nope" I say
"Yes" he says
"No" I say
"Yes" he says
"Chadwick Matthew Graham I said no" I say
"Alexandra Marie Graham I said yes" he says
I glare at him and he glares at me. I'm about to jump on him but Joey holds me back.
"Joseph Patrick Stamper" we both growl
He quickly lets go of me and I attack Chad. He picks me up and throws me over his shoulder.
"Put me down" I say
"Nope" he says
"Please" I say
"No" he says
"Whatever" I say
"Your no fun" he says setting me down
"No I knew thy if I didn't try you would eventually put me down." I say
He gets a smirk and I know what is about to happen. I hop up and run out the door with him got on my tail.
*Caleb POV*
"Alan should we go after them" I ask
"They should be good but you can if you want" he says
I runout and follow behind Chad.
"Chad don't hurt her" I yell
"I won't" he says
Alex looks behind her then runs into the park. I follow behind Chad and see him and Alex fall into the duck pond. I start laughing really hard. By the time I'm done laughing I'm being picked up by Chad. He throws me in the pond and they start laughing.
I get out and they run to the studio. I run to the studio as well.
*Chad POV*
We get to the studio and go in. We're about to sit down when Alan stops us.
"Nope you're not sitting down on the furniture wet. What even happened" he asks
"So I chased Alex and tackled her into the duck pond. Then Caleb started laughing so we dropped him in it" I say
"Wow you guys can be so stupid sometimes" Alan says
"Stupid is a mean word" Alex says
"Alex this isn't a movie. Zip it or your going back in the duck pond" I say
"What do you mean by this isn't a movie" Alan asks
"Alex was quoting her favorite movie" I say
"It's not my favorite movie. I jut like watching it. My favorite movie is war room by the Kendrick brothers. About that can we go watch it again" she asks
"No" I say
"Phooey" she says
"Whatever" I say
We finish the band meeting standing up. Stupid duck pond. Then we head to our vehicles. I get home and get changed. I go back downstairs and find Alex in the kitchen.
"What are you doing" I ask
"Finding something for lunch" she says
"Ok well I was going to make hamburgers and hotdogs for dinner and invite everyone over" I say
"Ok I'm gonna make some brownies" she says
"Ooh goodie" I say
"Chadarina stop squealing like a little kid" she says
"Chadarina? I don't like that" I say
"Too bad it stays" she says
"Fine. Go make your brownies. I'm gonna go watch high school musical." I say
"Ok" she says
I go to the living room to see a pile of mail on the coffee table. I look through and see a bunch of letters from colleges. I totally forgot she graduated next year.
"Hey Alex have you decided what you're going to do for college" I ask
"No I don't really want to go to college but I'm not sure what I really want to do" she says
"Ok just keep thinking and praying. Mom and dad set some money aside for you for college" I say
"Ok" she says
I look through the stack and see a letter from a pastry arts college. A few minutes later Alex calls me to the kitchen.
"Yes" I ask
"Eat this" she says
I take the brownie from her hand and eat it.
"That is really good" I say
"Thank you" she says
"Maybe you should go to a school for baking" I say
"No thank you. I can barely bake" she says
"Really because that brownie was amazing and I know it was from scratch because we have no box mix" I say
"I'm not good at baking, or singing, or acting" she says
"What ever you want to think" I say
I go back to the living room and sit down. A few minutes later Alex comes and sits on the cushion next to me.
"Why do you even want to know what I'm gonna do" she asks
"Because I care about you and want to make sure you have a good future ahead of you" I say
"Ok well even if I do go to college I don't want to go far away from you guys or Peyton" she says
"That's fine. You don't even have to go to college. I'm just wondering." I say
"Would you get mad if I wanted to try a sport out" she asks
"No of course not. What sport did you have in mind" I ask
"Well there is this flag football team and I want to try out for the quarterback" she says
"I think that's a cool idea" I say
"Really" she asks
"Yeah. I know you're good at football because you're able to do well against us. You can even tackle me" I say
"Wait should I do tackle or flag" she asks
"I don't care because I know you're capable at both so why don't you ask the guys tonight" I say
"Ok" she says
A couple hours later the food is done and everyone is here. We sit down to eat and I pray. Once I'm done praying we start eating. We start talking about random things.
"Alex why are you so quiet" Caleb asks
"Huh" she asks
"Why are you so quiet" Caleb asks again
"No reason" she says
"Alex I think there was something you wanted to ask them" I say
"Um not really" she says
"What did you want to ask us" Joey asks
"I forget" she says
"Fine if you won't do it I will" I say
"What does she want to ask" Alan says
"She want to know what you guys think of her trying out as quarter back for either the tackle team or the flag team" I say
"Well you're pretty good at wrestling us so I say tackle team" Caleb says
"I agree with Cabey" Joey says
"Joseph" Caleb says
"Oh I'm so scared" Joey squeals
Alex and I start laughing.
"What do you think Alan" I ask
"Isn't it dangerous" he asks
"Yes but all football is dangerous. This is something she likes" I say
"Then if its something she likes and wants to do then I say go with tackle" he says
"There you go Alex you should try out for tackle. When are the try outs" I ask
"Um next week" she says
"Ok I'll take you" I say
"Thanks Chad and thank you to guys" she says
"No problem sis" I say
*Alex POV*
Once we're done eating the guys go to the living room and I go upstairs. I put on my pajamas then go back downstairs. I sit on the floor and lean against the couch.
"What are you guys watching" I ask
"I have no clue" Chad says
"Ssh it's miles from tomorrow land" Alan says
"Can't we watch little Einsteins" I ask
"Yeah can we" Joey asks
"Ssh I'm watching this" Caleb says
I take the remote from Caleb and change the channel to Sesame Street.
"Hey I was watching that"Alan and Caleb watch
"But I like Cookie Monster" Chad and I say
"Joey who do you like" Alan asks
"I want to watch My little pony" he says
"Ooh there's rainbow dash, pinky pie, apple jack, flutter shy, twilight sparkle, rarity, and spike, apple bloom" I say
"Dang girl you know your ponies" Joey says
"Why thank you I studied then in case I had a quiz. There's also Granny Smith" I say
"Ok we aren't watching any of those shows. Chad's house, Chad's tv, Chad's remote, so Chad chooses" Chad says
"What are we going to watch Chadwick Chadarina Matthew Graham" I ask
"Well Alexandra Alexander Marie Graham I have chosen the final three stages of America Ninja Warrior" Chad says
"What's with the names" Alan asks
"Well I call him Chadarina and he calls me Alexander so we have two first names" I say
"Ok that's a little weird" Joey says
"I wouldn't be talking Joet" I say
"Haha Joet" Caleb says
"You too Cabey" Chad says
"Wow you two sound so masculine" Alan says
"Whatever Ally" I say
"Why do your plans always work" Caleb whines
"Because the Graham's are awesome" I say
"I agree" Chad says
"Why thank you bub" I say
"No problem sis" he says
"You two are sweet but I'm trying to watch this" Joey says
"Ooh who's up" I ask
"Um last runner for stage two who is Geoff Britain" Joey says
"Ok" I say
The episode finishes and Chad and I are the only ones still awake.
"Chad we should go to Walmart" I say
"Why" he asks
"To see what creatures come out in the middle of the night" I say
"Ok lets go" he says
We grab out sweatshirts and head out to his car. We get in and he drives to Walmart. We start fooling around then a manager comes over to us.
"I'm going to have to ask you to leave" he says
"Why" I ask
"There has been a complaint about you two disrupting the customers" he says
"Well, can we but something real quick" I ask
"No you may not. You are being a disrupt acne" he says
"Please" I plead
"No and you are now banned from this store for three months" he says
"Fine" We say
We leave Walmart and get back in his car.
"That was fun" I say
"Yeah it was. The only disappointing thing is now we have to wait to do it again" he says
"Yeah. We should probably head back so we can draw on the guys faces if they're still asleep" I say
"Ok" he says
We drive back and go inside. We get in and they're still asleep. We grab some sharpies and draw on their faces. Once we're done we go down to the basement and play some games.
A few hours later
"I'm bored" I say
"It's 8 now so they should be waking up soon" Chad says
"Ok lets go make some breakfast" I say
"Yeah they'll be hungry because they're pack animals" he says
"We all are" I say
"True true" he says
We get up to the kitchen and start making pancakes and bacon. By the time we're done the guys are sitting at the table with it set.
"How did we not hear you" I ask
"You guys we're really focused" Alan says
"What time did you two wake up" Caleb asks
"Yesterday" Chad says
"You guys stayed up all night" Joey asks
"Yeah and I'm wide awake. Also you three have a little something on your face" I say
They race to the bathroom and look in the mirror. A little later we hear a scream. I forgot to mention that I put some hair chalk in Caleb's hair.
"Why is some of my hair red" he asks
"We were bored" I say
"What else did you do" Joey asks
"Well we were hanging out in the basement and we also got kicked out of Walmart and are banned for three months" Chad says
"How did that happen" Alan asks
"Um we had carts, pool noodles, and toy microphones" I say
"Oh my gosh were you doing for narnia" Joey asks
"No we were just fooling around" Chad says
"Whatever now I'm hungry so where's the food" Caleb demands
We set the plates on the table and sit down. Caleb prays and we dig in.
"Chad can we go and get me football cleats" I ask
"Why" he asks
"For try outs also if I make a team I'll need them" I say
"Ok. Get dressed then we'll go" he says
I put my dishes in the dishwasher then go upstairs. I get changed then go back downstairs.
"I'm ready" I say
"Ok" Chad says
"Where did the guys go" I ask
"They had to go do stuff" he says
"Ok" I say
We head out to a sports store and look around. We find a pair of cleats and buy them. Once we get then we go home.
"Chad I'm going to bed I'm tired" I say
"Ok I'm probably going to sleep some too" he says
I go up to my room and get in bed. I quickly fall asleep.

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A/N
So how are you liking this book?
Should I update secret sister?
I have a few questions about some things.
1. Who is your favorite character?
2. Does anyone else besides me like America Ninja Warrior?
3. What's your favorite song?
Hope you keep reading this book and my other book called secret sister. 😎