Run Me in Circles

TATE: I’ve been in love with Fletcher Reed since before I could even tell you what being in love meant. He has the kind of heart that attracts anyone and everyone he talks to. He has a contagious laugh and a smile that illuminates every room. Everything about him is perfect- Except for the fact that he’s my best friend. I’ve run from the idea of being in love with Fletcher for years, too worried that it would end in loss. But there have been moments that tempted me to finally be honest with him, Like our drunken first kiss, or when his eyes linger a little too long on my lips. But instead of ever telling him the truth in those moments, I just bury it deeper and deeper. Because as hard as it is for me to pretend I don’t love him— It would be even harder for me to lose him. FLETCHER: I didn’t understand what love was until Tatum Lewis moved in next door. I was only six years old but even then I knew she was going to be an important part of my life. And I was right. From the day we met she made me a better person and she believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. I’ve loved her from the moment I saw her. The only problem is She doesn’t feel the same way about me. I always hoped maybe one day that would change, that maybe one day she would realize I’ve been right in front of her the whole time. But after she called our first kiss a “silly drunken mistake,” I realized she’d never feel the same way. So, rather than lose my best friend, I pushed my feelings down and tried to move on with my life. But I never forgot that kiss. And as hard as I tried, no girl ever compared to Tate. People have always said hockey players can get any girl they want, but I don’t want just any girl. I only want her. I only want Tate.