The Gray Family: Forces Of Nature✔️(Wattpad version)

A new day, same old bullsh*t

Pax

I figured out my school and work schedule, which are my basics, and okay. Nik scheduled me for the evening. I started classes, keeping to myself. My brothers and cousins tried to talk to me, but I stayed to myself. I did in high school and now, college.

Ma called, and I spoke to her briefly. She tried to carry on a conversation, but I wasn't in the mood. She asked if I wanted to talk to Pops. I declined. My family thinks I'm a screwup anyway, especially Pops.

At the bakery, Shaun attempted a conversation. I kept it brief. He made himself clear that one night. So why make conversation when you're disinterested in dating someone?

I don't understand anyone. Everyone is on my case about the shit that I do; then, everyone wants to talk when I walk the strait and narrow. I don't want to talk. I want to get through school and move on.

"Man, this sucks," Mason said to the others.

"So much for the four of us taking on the world. One took a siesta from life," Kaxon mentioned.

"It reminds me of high school all over again," Pat sighed.

Kaxon and Mason looked at Pat.

"People jumped on Pax more than anyone, making him shut down. I miss my twin," Pat told Kaxon and Mason.

They all looked at each other. I walked across campus as I heard someone call my name. Now what?

I turned to see Parker walking towards me. I furrowed my brows.

"Hey, how's your first day?" Park asked.

"It's okay, but I got to get to work," I said.

"Are you okay?" Park asked.

"I'm fine, but I need to go," I said, walking away.

Markus walked up to Parker.

"What's up with Pax?" Markus asked.

"A lot," Park answered, sighing.

While my brothers hung with my cousins, I kept myself busy. I showed up to work and got ready for my shift.

"Hey, Pax," Shaun greeted me.

"Hi," I replied curtly. I waited on customers.

"How was your first day?" Shaun asked, making conversation.

"Okay," I answered, not engaging as I waited on people.

Shaun got the hint as I worked. I helped close up the bakery as Shaun attempted to make conversation. He talked, I worked.

"So, I thought we could hang out," Shaun suggested.

I wiped off tables and straighten chairs.

"Perhaps grab a bite," Shaun mentioned.

"I'm not hungry," I mumbled as I grabbed a broom and swept the floor.

"Okay, then we can study together," Shaun offered.

"There's no need. I have basic classes," I declined as I finished up.

"Pax," Shaun said.

I looked at Shaun. "You're not ready and disinterested in me. My family would rather tell me that I'm a screwup than help me. Your sister enjoys making my life hell since high school, and now everyone gets their wish," I said as I walked away from Shaun.

"What do you mean that Sable made your life hell since high school?" Shaun asked, following me.

"It's nothing," I mumbled as I removed my apron.