My $50 bet....

Yes, me being me and always KNOWING that I'm right, made a $50 bet with my brother Alex last July. Just days after I broke up with my last boyfriend Jc, I fiercly told my whole family I wasn't going to date again until I went to college because High School boys are stupid. Alex seeing a golden opportunity said "Bet you $50 you will" and since I know I'm always right, I promised and bet $50 I wouldn't date anyone until I went to college. Well every time I talk to a guy Alex reminds me of our bet... I don't want to pay him $50 so I stay single. As time goes by this gets harder and harder to keep. Every guy that comes my way I tell them I'm not dating until college because I'm trying to focus on my academics and don't want to be distracted...
This has always worked before, until now. This one guy is determined that he will get me to go out with him. I've given him many excuses for why I can't date him including that I'd have to pay $50 to my brother... that doesn't phase him... he says he'll pay it. Well I'm in a rut now, cause I keep telling him I can't date him, and he keeps telling me he likes me and isn't giving up. He's so sweet, he makes me smile... but I don't like him... so now I have to show him my other side... My stubborn side he doesn't realize that I don't like him... and I feel horrible having to tell him this but I refuse to date someone who I don't like like that. I didn't even realize that I didn't like him until yesterday...
Oh well this is the life of a teenager and I only have a year and a half till college which sounds like a long time but time goes quickly for me since I stay busy. I'm sure the Lord has a plan for me I just don't know what he was thinking putting me in a town with no mormons and no friends. Everything I do I do for myself cause I know no one here cares which sucks but its alright cause I know that someday my faithfulness will pay off... I hope somewhere out there, there is a guy who is staying faithful and worthy just for me... and I'll find him someday :) Well I've gotta hope anyways...
As much trouble as my $50 bet has cost me... little did I know at the time... but it has helped me make the right choices so I thank my brother for challenging me... cause I refuse to let him win... so I know I'll stay clean and worthy and won't date... for some this would be really hard and most people couldn't do it but I know I can... I'm going to have a guy with me the rest of my life once I get married... So it doesn't hurt to enjoy my freedom while I have it! :) Guess I better go!

Love Ya! And thank you alex!