Pace's POV: When I saw Declan kiss Avery's head I felt my stomach turn. I was quickly turning into a crazy person who could no longer think logically. I lost my best friend to my feelings for Avery and I didn't care. To me she was worth it. I told her I wouldn't give up and I meant it. I'm prepared to do whatever I have to do to make her mine. I thought their feelings for each other would quickly dissolve as they realized it was an impossible relationship. I thought she would see that I'm the better option. Clearly that isn't the case. That became clear to me when I realized they skipped school together. The first day that their parents left. Seeing that kiss just brought all my resentment back to the surface. Thoughts of them being alone all week were driving me crazy. I couldn't let