"Okay, okay," I cut him off again, this time amused. "I get it. Otti had me by the nuts with one look."
"She's different," Derek mumbled. "Her, Franky, Trina... They're all different. They're not like us."
"They're not, but they still fit with us perfectly. Like puzzle pieces," I said.
Derek smiled.
"Who would have thought that we'd both fall in love in Cherry Hills," he joked.
I snorted.
Derek pulled into the school parking lot and parked the car. He turned to me, looking at me seriously. Although his hazel eyes were serious, he had a smile on his lips.
"For what it's worth, I think Otti is amazing. I think her and Pierce are perfect for you. I think your parents are going to love them both. And I really can't express how happy I am to see you so happy," he told me. "I watched your
