Misunderstood ✔️

Bonus 4: X-Mas Pt. 2

[ Bonus 4: X-Mas Pt. 2 ]

Cade looked up at the man and woman that stood in front of his aunt's house. "Who are you guys?" He asked curiously.

"I'm Hallie, and this is my boyfriend Logan." She smiled at the boy. He hadn't realized, but her smile was faker than most people these days.

"Oh, uh I'm Cade. Did Auntie Morgan invite you?"

"No, your Auntie Quinn did."

"Oh.."

"Cade honey, who's at the door?" Devilla called, coming up behind him. She stopped dead when she saw Hallie. "Oh uh, hey Hallie. What are you doing here?"

"Just attending the get together. I got a last minute notice." Devilla could hear the edge laced in her voice.

"Well, it's cold out there.. why don't you guys step in?" D offered, though it was forced.

"Thanks. I was wondering when you'd let us in." Hallie stepped in, shouldering past her.

The living room fell quiet as they saw Hallie. Jack's eyes widened as he saw the girl who had forced the kiss on him all those years ago. That used to be Quinn's best friend.

"Oh hey girl, long time, no see!" As she saw Quinn.

"Hey Quinn, a word?" Devilla said, pulling her into the hall.

"Why would you invite Hallie?!" She whisper yelled.

"I didn't! I have no clue how she found out about this!"

While those two talked, Hallie was trying to get closer to Jack. "Hey Jacky, it's been a while." She said, bringing herself closer. She played with one of his loose hanging curls making him squirm uncomfortably.

"Hey babe, give the guy space. Anyway, I'm Logan, what's poppin'?" He smiled.

Everyone sort of let out a breath they hadn't realized they were holding and introduced themselves.

"I'm Corbyn, this is my wife Christina, and our two girls Adeline and Josie."

"I'm Riley, this is my husband Zach, and my child is upstairs. Her name is Violet." She sighed, looking at the staircase.

"I'm Jack, Quinn is my wife, and we have twins, Cade and Marlie." He said, lightly shoving a pouting Hallie away.

"And I'm Daniel. That was my wife Devilla and our little girl is upstairs too.. only, she's not so little anymore." he let out a small chuckle.

"Wow, lots of people. Nice to meet you guys." Logan looked around.

"Yeah, Jonah, Morgan and Evan still aren't here though. They were supposed to be here about 20 minutes ago actually."

"Ah, I'm sure they'll be here. Well, let's get this party started shall we?" He said, a little bit louder than needed.

"Uh yeah, lemme go get Quinn and D." Jack said, swiftly slipping away.

"Hey guys, you okay?" Jack asked.

"Just peachy. Little Miss Brat is here at our get together!" Devilla spouted.

"I can't believe I used to be like her.." Quinn said quietly, rubbing her arm.

"That doesn't matter. What matters is that you've changed for the better." Jack said soothingly, wrapping his arms around her.

"Yeah, I guess. I think we need to get back to the party." Quinn shrugged.

The trio stepped back into the living room, Jack almost immediately getting attacked by Hallie. "Why don't we do some catching up." She said, grabbing his arm.