Which I totally get. I'm a damn nut. I've always been impulsive like this and protective as well. Another damn trait from my father. We just simply like control. However, I know how not normal this kind of thing sounds to other people.
I shrugged as I looked at Jackie.
"I wanted a puppy anyway. That's partly why I came today," I told her.
"Uh huh," Jackie replied, not buying a thing I said. "I'll save her for you, but you had better be a good owner."
"I will, I promise," I replied.
"Kieran!" Otti shouted just then. "Come here!"
"Thanks Jackie," I said without taking my eyes off of Otti.
I walked over to where Otti and the doctor were standing. I didn't stop until I was right next to Otti either. Much too close for just friends. Then I moved my eyes to the doctor. He gave me a tight
