Carly's P.O.V.
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Something weird is going on. No one seems to care, but I do. I can't just let Ryland be with anyone.
You see, I've been in love with Ryland Perez since we were in kindergarten. I knew the moment I first laid eyes on him that he was the one for me. He stood up for me when I was being bullied. Then Ryland taught me the importance of defending myself.
I didn't understand when I was younger what my feelings really were. I just thought Ryland was my best friend. There was no one I'd rather be around and spend time with than him.
It wasn't until we started getting older that I realized I liked him. At first, I couldn't work up enough courage to tell him. Ryland always treated me like just a friend, even though he flirted with every
