Sophia said, "Is it because I used to tell on you when we were kids, put sanitary pads in your backpack, and falsely accused you of dating that you held a grudge and had to get revenge on me?"

William lifted his head to look at her. His eyes were full of pain as he gazed at her and said in a low voice, "Soph, would you believe me if I told you I've had a crush on you since I was thirteen?"

'He had a crush on me at thirteen?' Sophia found it almost laughable. ...