I heard it all. Every single word. But I kept my eyes closed and my breathing steady, pretending to be deep asleep.

Micah really is a drama actress, I concluded after hearing her soft footsteps fade down the hallway.

My mother sat on the edge of the bed beside me. I could feel her staring at me just as Micah had done moments earlier. I had secretly enjoyed every second of Micah’s scent lingering near me, her soft breathing brushing against my face. I was certain she hadn't planned on standing there staring at me when she walked over.

I had actually woken up the second my door clicked open,...