She Asked the Star Athlete to Make Her Beautiful — But He Taught Her Something Better
Chapter 11
Later that evening, Lily found Ethan outside.
He was standing beneath the lights.
“You didn’t dance.”
“I was waiting.”
“For what?”
“You.”
She laughed.
“Me?”
“Yes.”
They walked onto the dance floor.
Ethan looked nervous.
Lily noticed.
“Why are you nervous?”
“Because you’re making me nervous.”
She smiled.
“Since when?”
“Since a long time ago.”
She stopped.
“What does that mean?”
Ethan looked at her.
“It means I’ve liked you for years.”
Lily stared at him.
“Then why didn’t you tell me?”
“Because I didn’t want you to think your worth depended on whether I liked you.”
Her eyes filled with tears.
“That might be the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me.”
“I meant it.”
He smiled.
“You don’t need me to make you beautiful.”
“I know.”
“You don’t need Ryan.”
“I know.”
“You don’t need Madison’s approval.”
“I definitely know that.”
They laughed.
Then Ethan held out his hand.
“Dance?”
She took it.
“Yes.”
