The Secret of the Popular Boy
** This is an edited and expanded version of "I Like You Not." You don't have to read that first, but it's a cute short story if you do.Molly Monroe was the one everyone picked on. The new girl, poor, and unpopular, she never thought she'd have a chance with Tony Morales. Tony was the most popular boy in school with a home life he'd rather not discuss. He rescues the new girl from bullies and develops a protective relationship with her. He feels compelled to keep her safe, but he doesn't like her romantically. Does he?…