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ind ripped through, tearing the roof away as if it were made of paper, and in an exhilarating rush, the wind lifted her skyward. It was a surreal experience that she couldn't quite grasp, but it had gripped her imagination all week long, and today, she had to confide in her mother, Sarah. Hiding secrets was not her style, especially not fro

r lunch in the bathroom when she heard Nikita and Olivia gossiping about how she was unlike anyone in her family and speculating about how no one knew who her father was. Sure, she resembled her mother with her striking long blonde hair, but those icy blue eyes were a puzzle-an enigma that

in her life, was pushing her over the edge. What was he thinking, asking her to be his girlfriend? She loved him deeply as a friend, but taking their relat

ng ready, she strolled to the kitchen to make breakfast-toast and some eggs-which she

eyes and a nice smile that could make any girl get butterflies. She wasn't going to try to sit next to him today; every time she did, he changed his seat. Sitting by the door, her mi

to give her a rose on her birthday. Her mother once shared the story behind her name: when she was born, her lips were as

earby, holding a cardboard sign that boldly read, "WILL YOU BE MY GIRLFRIEND?" Her mouth went dry as she stared at the cardboard in shock before turning to look at Liam, who was still on his knees, smiling at her. She couldn't believe what was going on. From the look on his face to the junior staring at her expectantly, she wanted the ground to open up and swallow her. Dazed and unsure, she could see his mouth moving but couldn't quite

eat lunch in the bathroom. He had been her childhood friend, and they had been best friends since they were in diapers. She understood boy/girl friendships could be tricky, she just never thought this wou

like he was approaching her. She tried not to get her hopes up, unsure of what to expect. Pausing, she managed a polite

eelings. You know I would never do anything intentionally to hurt you." He turned to face her and said, "It's fine. I just need

murmuring, "I miss you terribly." He hugged her back before gently pulling away. "I'll tell my friends not to bother y

he always managed to make her feel better. She knew he also missed her grilled cheese sandwiches, and she decided she would wake up early to make him one tomorrow. She might as well put her sl