"You blew me off today," Maddox announces, sounding breathless. I hear Abel whimpering in the background. "Well, you got me grounded, so if there's anyone to blame, it's you," I retort bitterly. "Ouch, I take it you're still mad," Maddox responds. "You always embarrass me in front of everyone," I snap at him, feeling the frustration grow. "You should've known better than to tell Winona anything. I could've told you that," he remarks. "Plus, you flipped me off and the entire cafeteria saw, so I think we're equal." "I'm starting to think you just like to argue with me because you do it so often," I comment as I run my hand down my face. "I do," he confesses with a hushed laugh. "It's fun to get you angry." "You're so obnoxious," I groan. "Put your brother back on the phone." "So you

