"My fault," Jimmie spoke up, his expression dark and serious. "I couldn't control my feelings. I fell for Luella, and I was the one who forced the kiss."
Juniper pressed her lips together, speechless. She never would have guessed that someone as usually calm and collected as Jimmie would forcefully kiss someone. Looks could certainly be deceiving.
Luella shot him a look and nodded awkwardly. That's right. It had nothing to do with her. She might have had the urge, but she certainly didn't have the guts. It was all Jimmie's fault for crossing that line. She had no idea how she was going to face Juniper after this.
"Jimmie, what exactly do you like about Luella?" Juniper licked her lips, her voice hoarse. "You do know he's supposed to be a 'guy', right?"
"I know." Jimmie turned to look at Luella, his brows furrowed. He explained slowly, "I've questioned it. I've struggled with it. But love is love. Are there really reasons for it? I like him because he's Luella. Gender has nothing to do with it."
Luella hadn't expected him to say that. A wave of warmth rushed through her chest. Gender had nothing to do with it?
"Mom and Dad..." Juniper started.
"Mom and Dad have known for a while that the person I like is different," Jimmie said. "They just didn't know it was Luella."
Juniper froze.
Luella was shocked, holding her breath before slowly letting it out. Good thing they didn't know.
"What about you?" Juniper turned to Luella.
"Me?" Luella pointed at herself, blinking innocently. "This has nothing to do with me, Juniper."
"Come with me to my room."
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