Justin had never imagined…Emily was always so bright, happy, and brilliant. She had been that way in eighth and ninth grade, inspiring him to do more and be better. But in tenth grade when things fell apart at home and he started supporting her from the dark…he had been the one to keep her lit?
He thought about it. How she was alone more and more often over time, especially once 11th grade started. How she seemed tired and sad. How she told him online that the only person she would miss was her secret admirer.
Justin had prevented her flame from going out during the darkest time of her life so she could continue to shine. All this time he had honestly believed that he was the only one who needed her to be happy when they actually both needed each other all along.
