"Sis, I want to ask you a question. Can you answer me honestly?" I looked at her; I'm someone who can't keep a secret.
"An honest answer? When have I ever lied to you?" Sophie wrinkled her nose, looking incredibly cute. She seemed like a rather elegant princess, yet she made such a cute gesture—the other boys in the class didn't have the chance to see it.
"Some people say you're deliberately acting close to me to use me to get rid of Tyler's advances. Is that true?" I was going to risk it. If I didn't get this answer, it would be like a fishbone stuck in my throat, a chill running down my spine; I'd always feel uncomfortable.
"Do you believe that?" Sophie asked calmly. "Molly told you, right?"
"How did you know?" I was a little embarrassed. I had intended to keep it a secret; I'm not t
