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.

eyes, laughing. "My mom doesn't even stress

her mom had no clue how hard she'd been

I gave her a fist bump. "I'm

don't go just yet. Come with me to my

in for the surgery," I reminded her.. She still held on tight. "This'll only take

rummaged through a drawer and pulled out a small tube

turning it over in

you get home, make sure to clean the area really well, then apply this. It'll help with 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

I don't need it," I muttered,

giving me that all-knowing look, like she

fidgeted with the tube, avoiding her eyes.