The Risk: Briar U

My man’s got this

And I’m asking you to give me another chance.”

“Why would I do that?”

“Because I love you.”

Friends who say “I love you” every time you part ways are important. Those are the ones you need in your life

“What?” I say defensively.

“It’s just…” She looks oddly impressed. “You really are in love, huh?”

“Yeah. I am.”

“You really are in love, huh?”

“Yeah. I am.”

“We were together after our first date.”

“Does he know that?” Summer asks in amusement.

“Of course he does.”

JAKE: Yup. Anyway, I’ll call you later.

ME: You don’t have to do that.

JAKE: I know I don’t have to. I want to.

“Do you really not see it?” Hazel stares at me as if I’m the biggest chump in the world. “Everyone knew the conference finals would likely come down to Harvard and Briar, and a few weeks before this hugely important game, the daughter of the Briar coach is suddenly interested in you, and, I quote, ‘getting in your head.’ And now you’re so distracted, I bet you’re not giving your usual hundred and ten percent in practice because all you’re doing is obsessing over this girl. Do you get my drift, Jake?”

“I’m not your daddy.” His lips curve again. “Though I could be if you want.”

have faith that he’ll always choose me, always choose us.