When We Were Us

Leo, Quinn and Nate . . . we've been the Trio all of our lives. I'm the oldest, thanks to my premature birth. Leo and Quinn are the closest things I have to a brother and sister, even though the feelings I have for Quinn go way beyond friendship.

I've been in love with Quinn since junior high. Maybe even before then. She's always been my fierce protector, the one person who looks beyond my physical challenges to see who I really am. I know the hard truth, though. Leo holds her heart. He's the one she loves.

Who could blame her? Leo's the football star, the guy all the girls in school want. When he and Quinn finally admit their feelings for each other, it almost destroys me. Leo may be one of my best friends, but he's still not good enough for Quinn. Even though he might not see it, he puts the game before the girl. Football comes first for him, and it could cost him more than he realizes.

But all I can do is sit back and watch . . . and be there to pick up the pieces when it all comes crashing to an end.