WILLOW “What about Rowan?” Whatever conversation we’re about to have, I feel like we’ve had it before. “Well, I don’t know, Thompson. He’s helping you get into the purple spears club. He also seems very invested in your grades. It seems to me like he likes you.” This is exactly what Violet said. Plus, Aiden is a guy. He doesn’t seem to be saying this from a place of jealousy but observation. What if they are both right? What if Rowan does like me? Does that mean I have to stop being friends with him? “Speak of the devil,” Aiden grunts, taking a sip of his drink. I don’t need to turn around to see who he’s referring to. I can sense him, even before he walks up to us. “Hey man,” Rowan greets Aiden, extending his hand for a handshake. “I’m not late or anything, am I?” “No. You’re right

