Chapter 765 - V2 ch237 (End of V2) (1/2)

The rest of summer really flew by. Training with Noah and Zeke. Going to The Cages almost every afternoon. Plus, we hung out with Alisha and Kaylee every couple of days.

The last week of summer break, Mom took us to the school to get our new books, locker assignments, and class schedule. To our surprise, I had three classes with Noah.

”Yes!” Noah pumped his fists as we compared schedules.

Mom laughed at our excitement. ”Seems like you guys got lucky.”

Noah pulled my schedule from my hands and placed it next to his on the table. He used his phone to take a picture. ”I'm going to send these to Alisha and Kaylee to find out if we have any of the same classes.”

I nodded. ”Good idea.” I especially wanted to know if they were in my classes that I didn't share with Noah.

We spent the day organizing our books and preparing for school. Mom went to her office and came back with empty binders and notebooks for us to use. Two days later it was the twins turn to get their school stuff. I confirmed that I had the same math class as them and celebrated that I at least knew one person in each of my classes.

Mom took all of us for haircuts the day before my court hearing. Zeke and I only needed trims. Noah and the twins needed more work done to even their mess of hair. Even Mom and Dad got cuts.

”Great.” Mom grinned at us during dinner that night. ”Everyone looks so good. Tomorrow I want to take a lot of pictures. You boys better find your suits tonight and wear them in the morning.”

”Suits?” Dave asked, frowning.

”Yes.” Mom looked at him. ”I had them all washed after your baseball banquet so I expect them to still be clean. Wear good shoes. I'll do everyone's hair in the morning.”

Noah grinned at me. ”You excited?”

I nodded. I'm more excited than he could know. This would make things final. I would be with the Atkins family forever. There was no takebacks.

Friday morning I woke up in a flash. There was no drowsiness in me today. I wanted to be the one to wake up Noah, but to my surprise, he was already gone.

I frowned. Did he really go for a run this morning? I sighed to myself and headed downstairs alone.

”Good morning!” Mom greeted me as I walked into the kitchen with just pjs on.

I wasn't the only one. The twins were both there in their pjs, already eating their pancakes.

”I made chocolate chip pancakes for today.” Mom told me, placing a plate in front of me.

I looked around. ”Where's Noah and Zeke?”

”Oh, they needed to run some errands.” Mom told me. ”They'll have to meet us at the courthouse if they take too long.”

I frowned. ”What errands?”

”Are you scared they won't make it in time?” Dave asked between bites.

”Don't worry.” Kyle told me. ”They'll be there.”

No one was giving me answers. I pursed my lips and looked to Dad.

Dad felt my stare and put down his coffee mug. ”Do you really want to know? Because I think you might like the surprise they're trying to prepare for you.”

”Wayne.” Mom hissed.

”What?” Wayne shrugged. ”You know how anxious Jake gets. You guys should have considered his feelings beforehand.”

Mom looked at me, a little apologetic. ”Sorry, Jake. We just wanted to do something nice for you.”

I glanced around the table. ”Does everyone know but me?”

They all nodded together.

I thought it over. I guess as long as they show up, I'm fine. I'm just a little sad that we couldn't share in the excitement together. ”It's okay. As long as they come, I'm happy.”

”You'll like what they've prepared, I promise.” Mom told me.

I nodded. Yea, I'm sure I would. Zeke and Noah are probably the most attentive to my feelings. I ate my food quietly then hurried upstairs to get dressed.

When I came down, Mom was working on Kyle's hair. She did mine last. She stepped back and smiled down at me. ”You look good.”

I blushed. ”Thanks.”