Mattie

Chapter 20: False Exhibitions Matthew wasn’t a bad kisser; he smelt like cologne and he tasted like he had peppermint candy in his mouth. He was sweet, too. She had ...

Chapter 19: Unfinished Business Shannon stepped out into the ally that ran between two brick buildings. Renee had followed behind in a steady rhythm while Taylor held tight to her ...

Chapter 18: Moving on Up Renee had invited Shannon over that day after school to pick something out to wear. Her mother had gone grocery shopping and would be home ...

Chapter 17: Fast Times Renee sat watching Shannon dance on the floor from the corner booth they shared. Her hips swayed to the music with her eyes closed not caring ...

Chapter 16: Look, but Don’t Touch Shannon had snuck down to the couch from Renee’s room around seven. She didn’t want Mother Superior to come in and find her most ...

Chapter 15: Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder Shannon couldn’t get to sleep that night. I love her. I love her. The words, even mouthed silently in the ...

Chapter 14: Quitting Time Renee walked home gradually after school that day. She took her time not really caring about when she would get home or how long it would ...

Chapter 13: Non-Stop Shannon’s hands shook. This was not excitement. This was all fear. She stood behind a pillar in the courtyard watching Renee. She wished she could run home. ...

Chapter 12: Playful Tactics I had impure thoughts about a girl I know… Renee took her seat in class the next morning. After her confession, she had made no move ...

Chapter 11: On the Edge “It’s been two weeks since my last confession,” Renee said slowly, drawing out every single word. The dryness in her throat closed around them so ...

Chapter 10: Party Hardy "Tear You Apart" by She Wants Revenge. Got a big plan, this mindset maybe its right At the right place and right time, maybe tonight And ...

Chapter 9: Finding Out Renee walked into her house that night baffled. Shannon had driven her home in silence. She was about to go up to her room to think ...

Chapter 8: Falling Renee watched as Shannon read over the contents in the index of a basic Geometry book. "Learning anything yet, Shannon?" Renee asked. Shannon had been sitting like ...

Chapter 7: Rethinking After slipping by her mother once they arrived home, Renee rushed up to her room. She wanted to call Shannon to see how she was even if ...

Chapter 6: Forgiveness Renee hated that she would be attending the eight o'clock mass that night. She much rather be at home in her room; the thought of having to ...