15. I can help you pass

MICHAEL This wasn't how things were supposed to go. But then again, I didn't know what I was expecting. I went home feeling confused and lost. I just experienced my first kiss and heartbreak with a man all on the same day. No, that's not it. My heart didn't break because I didn't give up yet, I thought. I won't accept his rejection and walk away so easily. I knew I put him in a tough position, and I knew he would never choose me over his sister. But that doesn't mean I couldn't try to win him over. I couldn't change how I felt and knew I wouldn't be happy with anyone else. I needed to tread carefully and come up with a plan, so I didn't hurt Alison. I cared about her too. I didn't want to destroy our friendship in the process. I needed an excuse to see him now that he rejected me. But what could I do so things won't be awkward anymore? I felt like Jacob would intentionally avoid me now, and it made me upset. But the opportunity came faster than I expected. I was hanging out with Alison