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I stare at her words. I changed her life? My letters did that? I can’t wrap my head around it, but I have to fight back tears as I read those words not for the first time. She thinks I’m changing her life, but she doesn’t know how much she’s changing mine as well. Yet, I’m still in a terrible predicament. Falling for two people at once isn’t fun. I’m once again contemplating what I’m supposed to do when I get a reply from Jocelyn saying that Friday works. I may not have my life figured out, but at least I can help someone else figure out theirs.
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After school on Friday, I stand by my car and wait for Jocelyn. I wave my hands in the air when I see her leave the building. A big smile comes to her face as she walks over to me. It’s a really nice smile. Once this girl gets more confidence, she’s going to break a lot of hearts.
When she is close enough to hear me, I motion around us. “Do you want to talk here or…?” I let my voice trail off because it’s really up to her.
She looks around as if she’s trying to make sure no one is watching us. “Could we go for a drive?”
“Of course.” I walk to the passenger side and open the door for her.
Jocelyn’s eyes go wide as if she’s surprised. “Wow. Thanks.”
“What can I say? My parents raised me right.” I wink at her then walk over to my side of the car.
“So, I have a problem,” she says once I’m driving.
“A problem?”
“Maybe not a problem, but more of an issue.”
“Isn’t that essentially the same thing?” I laugh to try to keep the conversation light.
Jocelyn apparently doesn’t appreciate it because she groans and rubs her temples. “Maybe I should call it a situation.”
“Okay. What’s the situation?“ And why the hell are we talking in circles?
“So, I like someone.”
Okay, this is getting interesting now. “Oh yeah?”
Jocelyn nods. “She’s older than me. I don’t know why I always fall for girls who are older, but apparently it’s my thing. Anyway, we’ve gotten close recently and I know she likes girls, but I’m not sure if she likes me.”
“You should go for it.”
“What?”
Jocelyn sounds surprised by my quick response. I’m honestly kind of surprised too. Apparently, falling for two people has made me think everyone should throw caution to the wind. “Yeah. Go for it. Shoot your shot.”
“I… I mean, I want to… but that’s why I need to talk to you.”
“What’s up?” Not sure how I can help, but it’s nice that someone thinks I can.
“First of all, I want to apologize for acting so weird around you and Payton.”
“It’s no big deal. I didn’t even notice.” Kind of a lie, but she doesn’t need to know that.
“Well, there was a reason for it. I promise.”
“Okay.” I’m not really sure how I’m supposed to respond to that because I’m so confused right now.
“I was trying to figure out how to act around someone I want to date. So, I was hoping watching you and Payton would give me some answers. Then I realized I probably looked like a huge creep so I figured I should just talk to you.”
“Payton and I aren’t dating.”
“But you want to, right?”
“Did Morgan tell you that?” My sister needs to shut her mouth sometimes. She doesn’t even know what she’s talking about. Well, okay, she does, but she didn’t hear it from me, so she shouldn’t spread it around.
