At least when everyone else was busy laughing at me, he'd been the one thinking I shouldn't have to put up with any of it.Luca was quiet for a while, then worked up the courage to say, "I never forgot you."He turned to me, his eyes steady."I like you, Selena."Not because you're beautiful, but because you're still the girl who stands up for other people. Even after being hurt, you're brave enough to fight for yourself."His voice tightened. "I don't want to keep watching you from a distance."I want to win you over. For real."Looking at Luca, I realized I didn't have to fight so hard to prove I deserved real love.Someone would remember something I'd said as a child.Someone would remind me, when I felt worthless, that I didn't have to become what anyone else wanted.That I only had to be myself.I blinked back my tears and smiled."Then you'd better step up your game. I've got plenty of guys chasing me."Luca finally smiled."That's okay."He took my hand and held my gaze."This t
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