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Tess sucks in a fearful breath. “Kikki, be safe. You know better than to get lured into a popular person’s trap. They love tearing down people like us.”
“Don’t worry, sis. I’ve taken all your warnings to heart. No one’s ever messed with me or Josie.”
“Good, because it would break my heart if anyone ever hurt you.”
“Don’t worry about me. I’m okay.”
Tess pauses for a beat before replying. “Look, don’t hate me for saying this, but maybe this is a blessing.”
I chew on my lip, waiting for her to elaborate.
“Having this girl go after the guy you like might be the best thing for you.”
I almost drop the phone. “What? How can you say that?”
“Well, he’s popular too, isn’t he?”
“Yeah, I guess.”
“Well, maybe he’s not the best fit for you.”
“You don’t want me to like someone who other people like to be around?”
“I’m just saying...” She pauses for another beat. “You don’t really know him. In your head, it’s all sunshine and rainbows, but in real life it might be a nightmare. This girl might be saving you from heartbreak.”
I scoff, outraged. “I can’t believe you. You know how much I like him.”
“Kikki, I just...”
I cut her off. “Tess, I gotta go. Talk to you later.”
I’ve never hit theend callbutton faster.
I drop the phone onto my lap, my hands trembling from the rush of adrenaline.
I appreciate that she's looking out for me. She had a really hard time in high school. But telling me to give up Lewis is crossing a line.
I flop back on my bed and frown at the ceiling.
I shouldn’t take it as a sign, right? This isn’t the wake up call to end my crush on Lewis?
My heart throbs, and I’m called to my window.
I pull myself off the bed and trudge toward the window. Lewis is leaning against his desk, texting. I close my eyes, imagining a text pinging on my phone.
Beep, beep.
I almost jump out of my skin when the notification pings. I creep toward my bed and gingerly pick up my phone.
My shoulders droop and my heart sinks.
It’s from Tess.“Please don’t be mad at me. I love you.”
I sigh and text back.“Love you too. I’ll never be mad at you.”
I drop the phone and sheepishly smile. How could I be mad at her? She has my best interests at heart. But I can’t take her advice. I can’t quit on my crush. Just, perhaps, I’ll have to keep it a secret from my sister.
