Little do they know how serious Kieran is.
"But not Pierce?" Justin asked with a laugh.
"Pierce is different," Kieran said. "We're friends."
"Plus, he's been in love with Ottilyn since middle school," Justin replied with another laugh.
I felt heat creep up my neck, over my cheeks and to the tips of my ears. Otti looked at me, but I couldn't bring myself to meet her eyes. I was embarrassed. My feelings have been obvious to everyone our entire lives, except Otti. I knew that people knew, but I shut them down anytime I was asked. That was partly why Aaron picked on Otti so much.
I didn't care how I looked to anyone. I tried to cover up my feelings to protect Otti, but I never fully could. My parents knew, but as long as I kept bullying Otti it was okay. The other girls at school thought
