Page 71 of Count On Me

I take offence to that. We’re a great bunch. Did Jaxson ever tell you about the prank wars?

Me/Angie

Unless it’s Edie related, Jaxson barely speaks to me.

Penny

Why?

Me/Angie

I think I intimidate him lol.

Penny

So do I. It’s fun right?

Me/Angie

It definitely has its advantages.

Penny

The other two are just as easy to intimidate. And if all else fails, grab a screenshot of them swearing and send it to Mama. They’re more scared of her backhand than anything.

Me/Angie

I thought it was just Erin who did that? She’s always slapping my head.

Penny

Where d’you think she got it from?

Me/Angie

Bloody hell, there’s two of them?

Penny

Yep.

I quickly snatch my phone back from Angie and type a message out to Penny.

Me

It’s Jaxson. I snatched my phone back. Stop leaving me out.

Penny

If you don’t give this phone right back to my new best friend I’ll phone Erin and tell her you called me a very bad word.

I practically throw the phone back at a grinning Angie and shake my head, whispering, “There’s two of them. Thank God they live across the world from each other.”

Me/Angie

You should see the fear in his eyes. It’s beautiful.

Penny

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