BLOOMING 13

Rory Kavanagh. With brown hair like his mother's and those midnight blue eyes that steal your breath. And he's the most talented rugby player you'll ever meet. Afterall, he's Johnny Kavanagh's son, isn't he? But also my best friend since I could ever remember. Always there for me when I would fall from my bike and hurt my knee, or when we ran around the streets, pulling a prank at our neighbours, especially Mr. Murphy. Lovely times.

The only problem is that I have the hugest crush on him and he doesn't know about it. And he shouldn't, because what if he doesn't feel like that about me? I'll never forgive myself for making such a fool of myself in front of him if he laughs at me. I'll be the laughing joke of the school. Maybe I'll just have to wait another year and see what happens if I ever confess my feelings for him.

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Bethany Gibson. My ride or die. The sweet little angel of Ballylaggin, and the girl that stole my heart before I could even spell my full name. I swear she's the most beautiful girl I've ever landed my eyes on. And it isn't just her beauty that draws me in- no, it's something more. It's the way every time she knows something's wrong, she'll put a smile on her face and remind you there's good in life. Like she'll bring the light into your darkness, like rays of sunshine. And maybe she is.

God, I don't know what to do. All of my mates say I should do something. But what if she sees me only as a friend? How do you even tell your best friend that you're in love with her? I don't want to ruin our friendship. I don't wanna lose her, not like that. But maybe if I don't tell her, I'll lose her anyway. I guess it's worth a try, everything about her is worth it. This summer I'll make her mine.