RYAN POV She kissed me. She kissed ME!! I slowly unfreeze as a smile consumes my face. I immediately start doing a happy dance. Giggles interrupt my glee, and I freeze all over again. "What are you doing, Ryan," Stacy asks from behind me. "Celebrating my date with Nat," I say while my ears go red, and I turn to look at my little sister. "You are so funny, Ryan. Lacy and I are waiting for you to tell us goodnight. Hurry. Hurry," Stacy says, grabbing my hand and dragging me to their room. After telling the girls goodnight and giving them their "special big brother hugs," I head to my room. Stacy has called my bedtime hugs that since we were super little. It has become a family tradition, and to be honest, I don't think I could sleep without hugging my sisters. I launch myself onto my bed and smile into my pillow. I can't believe how perfect today went. I have kissed my dream girl three times. I am dating my dream girl. And my parents

4 MONTHS LATER DAY OF PROM NATALIE POV Ryan and I just celebrated our four-month anniversary. I feel so much better about everything. I am back to playing soccer even though it is the off-season. The grieving group has helped me so much. Cynthia is now one of my best friends. Even my grades are excellent. Ryan and I accepted scholarships to Texas Christian University. Which is close to home, so we won't have to travel or stay on campus. Ryan wants to work in ministry while I am going to pursue my nursing plan. He will play on their football team, but he says it's for fun, not his dream career. I plan on trying out for the soccer team, but I won't be upset if I don't make it. I'm scared of the amount of homework I will be receiving. And soccer could stress me out and ruin my 3.5 GPA plan. Tonight the love of my life is taking me to prom. Ryan has been my rock. He has led me through my worst and best days. I couldn't imagine my life without him by my si

HAILEY POV    I whistle as I throw my hair up into it's usual loose ponytail. I don't care too much about looking dolled up or fake. If I went over board on my hair and makeup, my hand me down clothes would look even older.   I skip down the hall as I hear my dad's familiar whistle.   "Hey daddy, pour me some," I say giving his cheek a quick kiss.   "I don't even think you need the extra energy. You are bouncing around like crazy," my dad laughs as he takes my favorite mug down from the cabinet to give me my share of our morning coffee.   I laugh. Dad takes the coffees to the table while I make our cereal. He smiles as he watches me before chuckling again.   "I have to be the luckiest parent around. I hear horror story after horror story about cranky teenage daughters but then I hang out with mine. Are you an alien," dad asks laughing as I stick my tongue out at him. 

Hailey POV I bite my nails and twirl my hair in anxiety. Curt has been trying to calm me all morning but it isn't working. Waiting for Marla is killing me. I have to warn her about her secret being out and apologize for telling Captian Douche. Finally when my nails have been bitten down so far they hurt, she walks up. Curt scurried away and I take a deep breathe. "Marla I need to talk to you," I whisper at her puzzled face. "Okay," Marla says acting like I am creeping her out. I grab her hand and tow her to the restroom. I head to the back wall while checking the stalls. I sigh when I find the room to be empty. "Hailey, whats wrong," she asks sounding nervous. "Yesterday Dylan came over to our table at lunch. He asked if I had seen you, I said yes but you had to leave due to an emergency. My face must have shown I was uneasy because he automatically made a joke about you. He guessed correctly on why you went home and I got upset. I told him it was a normal bodil

HAILEY POV   I watch Curt all through algebra. I want to ask what all happened with his brother on Sunday, but I feel like I am being nosy. Curt isn't being his usual self which tells me whatever went down after the parking lot wasn't good.   When the bell rings I move to his side in silence. I know, he knows that I am curious, so I will wait. He will spill soon. We meet Leena and Colt in the next hall over. My eyes meet Colt's and I see the same energy Curt is giving off. They are sad. I'm curious who the saddness is for. Maybe their mom. ********  I pick at my pepperoni pizza as we all sit quietly. Marla, Mark, and Shay weren't there so I am guessing they are feeding off our energy.   Across the cafeteria Captian Douche Dylan is eating slowly and quietly. His table is shooting him questioning looks but it seems like he is ignoring them. Finally I can't take anymore.  "So what happened," I