"Sage, I have to tell you something," Jace stumbled over his words, still not looking at me.
What the hell? Something IS wrong.
"Jace, seriously, what is going on?" I demanded.
"Sage, you are truly amazing. You are beautiful, kind, and easy to talk to. You are also fun to be with .... in all ways," he said slowly, looking at me with sadness.
"I slipped up and back into my old habits on Monday after practice, and Jay saw me. He was pissed. Like really pissed; I don't think I've ever seen him that mad. Jay said that if I didn't tell you by the end of the day today, he and River would beat my ass. Jason saw me making out with one of the cheerleaders after football practice on Monday. It didn't mean anything, and I'm sorry, Sage. I do like you for what it's worth," he whispered.
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