It took me a lot of courage, and even more badgering from Lizzy, to get to class today. She’s right. I can’t keep hiding from B. I have a right—no, a responsibility—to show up at the project today. I want to do this. This project will open doors for me that I couldn’t reach before. Writing and working on this project gets me more experience and more experience means better job opportunities.
But when I came into the room and saw B surrounded by everyone, the focus of their attention and joy... I suddenly wasn’t so sure this was all worth it.
I knew B would be popular, he’s always been popular. That was the magic. There was Blaze, handsome, the focus of attention, and who always had a kind word for everyone. Hunter, strong, energetic, and a little frightening in the intensity with which h
