Chapter30: Happy Birthday

No, I wasn't going to date two guys at the same time. That's not who I am. I hardly wanted one relationship! I met both of them by accident, and now they both want me. What kind of twilight zone bullshit is this! But one thing for sure. Getting so much attention from them sure boosted my confidence! Aaron complimented me all the time. His calling me beautiful made me think I've been hard on myself for all these years. Maybe I wasn't ugly after all. And Jake...well, he wouldn't be caught dead complimenting me directly, but once in a while, he'd slip and say something sweet, but then try to cover it up with his endless teasing. Freaking idiot. "What is this I hear about you dating both Aaron and Jake Morris?" Liliana asked me one day. "I'm not dating them both. That is absurd," I denied. "The rumor is circulating all around the school. I don't even have one boyfriend, and you get to have two? That's just not fair!" she whined. "Well, dear sis, you are too picky with guys. So it's your fa