It’s been five weeks since I last saw Lily. I haven’t heard a word from her since I came back from Christmas break. I think I’m starting to accept that she has officially chosen him.
Stella and I have been spending even more time than normal together. We have a stronger friendship than before, going much deeper than homework and study dates. Our relationship remains platonic, most likely because a part of me is holding out for Lily to call. With each passing day though, I realize that she’s not going to.
I admit that, although Stella and I haven’t moved our relationship to the next level, it is different. The air between us always seems to be charged with an unfamiliar longing—at least on my end. I’m starting to realize that a desire for Stella has been there for a while.
Even though I’
