He may be out of my life physically, but he'll always be a part of me. I can't let go even if I wanted to.

We’ve been secretly datin’ since last week.” He gives me a smile and a look that says I’m his one-and-only. That smile might deceive Madison, but I know he’s full of it. “Isn’t that right, K.?” He squeezes me tighter. “Uh-huh,” I squeak out. Madison shakes her head fast, as if she can’t believe what she’s hearing. “Nobody in their right mind chooses Kiara Westford over me.” She’s right. We’re busted. “Wanna bet?” My eyes go wide when Carlos bends his head down to me. “Kiss me, cariño.

He has no clue that I have the patience of a saint. At least that's what Carlos says, although that isn't saying much, considering his fuse is about as short as an eyelash.

Every time I break out of what is expected of me and do what feels right, I feel stronger.

From the look of us, you'd never know we slept in the same bed last night and made out like the world was going to end if we stopped.

If no words come, you can always give him the finger.

This connection we have isn't going away, it's only getting stronger. Because the more I spend time with her, the closer I want to be.