Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

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"What are you even saying? I'm SURE Nate likes you," I said, totally convinced.

I could see it in the way he looked at Lena-there was definitely a spark. But she just couldn't see it. Probably because she'd been crushing on him forever and convinced herself he was way out of her league. Honestly, that was just her self-doubt talking.

The only way she was going to believe it was if Nate made a move himself. I could hype her up all day, but it wouldn't matter unless he did something obvious.

"Alright, I'm heading out. But listen, you have to look amazing tonight. And make sure you switch your shift, okay? No excuses. You can't bail," I said, sounding more like her mom than I meant to.

her eyes, laughing. "My mom doesn't

no clue how hard

gave her a

go just yet. Come with me to my office first," Lena said, grabbing

in for the surgery,"

to her office. She rummaged through a drawer and pulled out a small tube of ointment, handing it

I asked, turning it over in

the swelling, improve circulation, and heal any bruising." That's when it clicked. I knew exactly what it was for. Even though Lena and I were best friends and had seen

really. I don't need it," I

tough. I can tell," Lena said, giving me that all-knowing look, like

avoiding her eyes. "Is it really that