Wild thoughts spin in my mind as I enter the cafeteria with Jared. He has no idea how magnetic he is. He’s a force that draws everyone’s attention. Their gazes hover over me with curiosity, but it’s Jared that holds their interest. I glance up at him. He’s nodding greetings at people, and he walks with such confidence. I could never possess that type of surety. Even as a kid, he was charismatic. It’s not something anyone is taught; they’re just born with it. ...