#Chapter452

Avoiding the elephant in the room

Parker

After that day, I tried to avoid Selena, but my family had other ideas. I tried to sit next to two of my brothers, who changed seats. I would be in school, and somehow, we ended up around each other with my brothers disappearing on me. I swear a conspiracy was happening here.

Payton finally confronted me about what was happening.

“Dare I ask, why are you avoiding the elephant in the room?” I heard someone ask.

I turned to see Payton standing at my doorway.

“I’m not avoiding but giving space. A lot of space,” I sighed as someone walked in...