I Thought You Didn't Like Me
Emily has always been the "hottie" on Heath’s arm—the beautiful, popular childhood friend everyone assumed was his endgame. She believed it, too. She stayed by his side while he cycled through bored flings, waiting for the day he’d finally see her. Instead, she overheard the words that ended it all:
"Me, dating Emily? No way. Not even in a million years."
Determined to move on, Emily crosses paths with Alex, a guy who seems to exist solely to get under her skin. He’s sincere, righteous, and refuses to let her hide behind her popular-girl mask. Alex doesn't treat her like a princess or a sister; he treats her like someone who needs to grow up. As Emily sheds her old persona and finds a new sense of peace, Heath suddenly finds his world turning cold.
Suddenly, the boy who couldn't be bothered is everywhere, glaring at Alex, showing up where he isn't invited, and doing favors Emily never even asked for. He hasn't said the words, but his jealous gaze and sudden protectiveness speak volumes. Faced with this new, unrecognizable version of her oldest friend, Emily can only look at him in total confusion.
"Wait... I thought you didn't like me?"