“Because I didn’t know how to explain it.”
She goes quiet for a moment, then she reaches for my hand.
“I really like him. I… I love him.” I whisper.
For a few seconds, she just gawks at me. Then her eyes glisten, and she blinks rapidly, sniffing before breaking into a small smile. “Oh my god… you do realize your mom is going to completely lose it.”
“I can handle her,” I say, then lower my voice to a tiny squeak. “Plus… she already knows.”
Katy’s eyes widen, and she yanks my hand away. “Wait a minute! How on earth does everyone know and I don’t?”
Her voice is loud enough to draw Justin and Braydon’s attention, both of them freezing mid-swim and clinging to each other for some reason.
“Are you guys fighting?” Braydon asks.
“Mind your business!” I snap, and he just shakes his head
