Hey ya'll here's a continuation to the last chapter! It was kinda long so I split it up for ya! Hope you enjoy! :)
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The boys came home in happy moods, greeted by their loving parents and they talk about their day. Once they finished that, Devan went upstairs to do his homework. Ugh, he hated chem homework, he thought to himself. He sighed and began to work on it.

As Devan reached the fourth problem, the boy's phone began to buzz. He glanced at it and saw someone texted him. His heart stopped to see it was from Stella!

Devan hastily picked up the device and read her message; Hey Devan, u didn't look that happy when I saw u earlier. Is everything okay? I'm here if u need anything :)

He melted as he saw the kind words that came up on his screen. His heart fluttered thinking about her spellbinding grin, her ginger locks, and mind easing complexion.
Devan sighed as he typed a response to her; Thanks Stella, everything's okay now thanks 4 asking :) <3

He sent it and realized something; he just made a heart icon in the text to her!! He mentally slapped himself. What an idiot, he moaned.
But to his surprise, Stella sent another text rather quickly; No prob ;) <3 So what's up? Devan's pupils practically shaped into hearts.

D: It's chem, it's soo boring

S: Ugh I hate chem! >:( I wish they never made it a thing

D: Same! What r u doin?

S: I'm babysitting :)

D: Oh really? I didn't know u did that

S: Yeh, I watch my dad's friend's kid. Her name's Emily and she's such a cute baby, but I think it's sort of like a way 4 my dad 2 "make moves" on Em's mom.

D: Oh yeah? So..r ur parent's divorced?

S: Yep :/

D: Man, I'm sry that must b rough :(

S: It is...all my emotions r just bundled inside living in 2 homes. My dad's like "don't tell ur mother" bout somethin he did but I hate keeping things from my mom..

D: Yeh I'm really sry. I hate seeing my friends go through divorces cause it doesn't just affect the marriage, if affects the kids 2.

S: Yeh..but I've learned 2 get over it and suck it up cause I have 2 make the best of it u kno?

D: I just wish I could just do something 4 those people.

"Hey, Dev, you in there?" His body jolts up as he removed his eyes from the phone. Devan closes it up and calls to his brother, "Yeah, I'm in here!" He waits for him to respond, "Are you still dressed?" What? The younger one replied a little disturbed he asked, "Uh..yeah? Why do you ask?" Collins opens the door with a laugh, "Because we got company!"

Soon he sees a set of twins walk into the bedroom, Brooklyn and Bailey! He smiles at them and stands to hug them, "Hey you two! How's everything been?" Bailey hugged him and backed away so Brooklyn could do the same, "We've been good, we just got approval to eat whatever food we want now!" Devan thought for a moment and then realized, "Oh, yeah because you guys had your wisdom teeth removed! I saw that video, it was hilarious." Brooklyn moved some hair from her eyes with a giggle, "I literally just cried the whole time."

They laughed as Collins sat in Dev's rolling chair. Bailey looked around at the younger key brother's bedroom, "Wow Devan, I love your room! How do you keep it so clean!" The boy crossed his arms, "Let's just say I have a system." Brooklyn wiped her finger on the top of his dresser, and she looked at it with astonishment, "Look! There's not even a speck of dust! He must be the actual wizard and Collins is an imposter!" Devan only shrugged at her and the others chuckled.

Collins finally spoke up and questions, "Hey, do you guys all wanna go get some froyo?" The twins agreed with excitement in their eyes, but Devan responded, "I don't know, I haven't finished my homework." Confusion filled the older one's face, "You mean you haven't done it?! You've been up here for an hour." Devan flinched. Wait what?! It couldn't have been that long, right? He felt his silky hair, "I did start it..." Bailey put her hands on her hips, "What have you been doing this whole time?"

He knew the answer and it must've been written all over his face because Collins started to smirk and looked over at the twins, "I think this boy has been too occupied on something else." Brooklyn didn't understand, "Wait, huh?" Suddenly Devan's phone buzzed and everyone looked to see the screen glow with someone's name appearing. Bailey grabbed the phone, and looked at the message. Devan's face grew red and he tried grabbing the phone from her but she resisted.

The twin looked at the IPhone, "'I'm glad someone on this planet thinks so' —smiley face?! From a girl named Stella?! Devan-!" The tenth grader grabbed the phone from her as Bailey began to grin, "Does somebody have a girlfriend?" Brooklyn began to giggle, "Awe.." Devan was embarrassed and tried hiding his red face. Collins looked at the girls and then his brother, giving him a nuggie, "Nope, he's not dating her, but I know he really likes this one."

The younger key looked up revealing his blush and the girls just awed, "You guys, seriously she's just a friend." Bailey smirked and clasped her hands together, "Yeah..you're special friend.." Brooklyn began making kissy noises. Devan rolled his eyes, "Quiet you two." Brooklyn just smiled, "What? It's so cute that wittle Devan has a crush."

"I'm a year older than you guys." Bailey giggled, "We know, but we like calling you that." The other twin stated happily, "So all we have to do is have Devan get the courage to ask this girl out and three of us will be with someone!" Bailey turned around at the taller one in the group and crossed her arms, "Then all that's left is this lug nut over here.." Collins waved his arms, "Hey hey! Don't drag me into this!" They all continued talking and giggling with one another and then decided to get some froyo at Yogurtland.

The group hopped into Collins's car and began to ride to the shop. Brooklyn yelled from the backseat, "Turn up the radio! I love this song!" It was Despacito ft Justin Bieber. Collins obeyed and cranked the tunes up while Brooklyn and Bailey began to sing it. Devan laughed and started joining in with Collins too. Bailey poked Collins's shoulder, "Drive faster!" He sped up slightly and Brooklyn stuck her head out the window. Devan was cracking up in the passenger seat, "Are you sure we should fill them up with sugar?" Collins was laughing too and turned in an intersection.

Within five minutes, they arrived at their destination. The twins walked out looking excited to have froyo. Collins spoke to them as they made their way into the store, "Go ahead and pick whatever, you guys. It's on me." Brooklyn gave a sweet look, "Awe, that's really nice of you!" Bailey hugged him, "Thanks, Collins!" Devan patted his back, "Thanks my bro-" The older one stopped him, "Whoa whoa whoa! I was talking about the girls, not you Dev. You have to pay for yours." The shorter one just casually went to grab a bowl, "Nah, I think you're paying." Collins growled but let it go with a laugh.

Soon the group grabbed their frozen yogurt and went outside at a circular table to snack on their treats. They began to eat and giggle with each other talking about their week. As they continued, Collins's phone began to vibrate. He pulled it out and his heart stopped for a millisecond. It was Carla. She was calling him back! Waves of guilt and relief washed over him as he stared at her contact picture.

The older one began to stand up, "..I gotta take this." Devan questioned slightly concerned for his brother, "Everything gucci?" Collins looked at him with little emotion, "Yeah, I'll be right back." The three nodded and continued to talk amongst each other as the magician separated himself from them. When he was far away he swiped the answer button and put the phone to his ear, "Carla?"

"..Hey Collins." His body began to grow nervous at the saddened sound in her voice, "Look, I'm sorry I disrespected your boyfriend last week. I let my anger get the best of me.." She spoke up, "No, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have yelled at you on the beach. You were just trying to look after me and I was too distracted to see that."

"Carla, it's okay. I can take the blame here. I was too fixed that Eddie isn't a good person for you, and..I shouldn't have done that. It's your decision that he is the best for you, I should've been more encouraging. And he is good to you," He waited for her to respond, but she didn't, "right?" Carla respond a little quieter now, "Yeah...yeah he is. Collins-," she paused and the phone sounded like it was getting moved around, "Collins..." He looked at the dimming sky, it was starting to get darker out.

He continued waiting for her to finish her thought, "Yeah?" Her voice sounded soft and fuzzy, "You're a good friend." Collins smiled over the phone. Yep, he was friendzoned, yet he felt okay, "Thanks..uh you are too. Enjoy your boyfriend, he's lucky to have someone like you." Carla didn't speak for a moment, as if she wanted to say something, but she was fighting herself to say it, "Yeah..yeah. I'll talk to you later, Collins." He grinned, "See you later, curly fry." It sounded like she giggled on the other end, "Right back at ya, cyclopes."

They exchanged a little laugh and hung up. Collins put his phone in his pocket and tilted his head towards the grass under him, then back up towards the shimmering sky above. His heart sagged at the thought that Carla only thought of him as a friend, but he continued to fight those feelings and decided to walk over to the group. Once he did, they looked at him settling down their laughter.

Brooklyn studied his face as he sat down next to her, "Are you okay, Collins?" He wasn't sure. How did he feel? A mix of pain and love. The older one smiled at her reassuringly, "Yeah, thanks. I just have to think.." Soon he looked at his frozen yogurt and saw that the contents inside were smaller than before. He put his hands to his head, "Who ate my froyo?!" Bailey snorted as Devan pointed at her trying to control his own laughter. Collins stood up with a evil smirk on his face, "Oh, you're gonna get it, McKnight!"

She got up too and started running away filled with laughter as Collins chased her. Bailey wasn't fast enough and the blonde picked her up and began tickling her. Devan and Brooklyn ran over to join them in the tickle war. The group started dying of laughter as they let the night last.

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