If It Makes You Happy

by Julie Olivia

I definitely told her not to wear that, but she’s always been a little defiant, and I love that about her.

So, I’m doing what I always do—whatever needs to be done.

He does things like that—giving casual compliments like they’re Halloween candy.

There’s a lot about Tracy I don’t understand and a lot of things I don’t agree with. But I won’t poison the waters for Emily or Brittany. I wouldn’t like it if Tracy did that to me, and I definitely don’t do it to her.

“Don’t feel guilty.” “I should.” I shake my head, holding her by the shoulders. “Feel how you feel. But don’t do it because it seems like something you should feel.”