"A summer break turns into a dirty vacation.."
I've always had a thing for my best friend. She's got the most amazing body, and her beautiful blue eyes just catch my attention every time I look at her. She's so perfect. Every summer, our group of about 6...
"Change is about letting go of pain and taking risks, something Elowyn couldn't do."
"Don't you love Christmas?" My best friend, Maggie exclaimed. "Maggie. We went over this.""No, we didn't.""We did. Suit yourself Maggie."It was December 5th, and Maggie was begging me to go Christmas shopping with her. I hate Christmas, and always have....
"No more pretending"
Pretending Ch. 09 © 2009 All Right Reserved Connie let the water run down on her from the shower head after she'd finished. The hot water felt wonderful after such a long day. She turned off the water, wrapped her...
"Connie tells Emily what's going on."
Pretending Ch. 08 © 2009 All rights reserved Emily proved prophetic. Despite Simon's grandiose claims, John had wiped out both him and Edward in a few short hands. He was more than happy to see Emily and Connie return. Lydia...
"Trying to sort out just what happened."
Pretending Ch. 02 © 2009 All Rights Reserved Sunlight peeked through the blinds and prodded Connie awake. She took a moment to orient herself. I don’t have piles of books on top of my computer, she thought. Then she remembered...
"Comfort begins to lead to more."
Pretending Ch. 05 © 2009 All Rights Reserved "Rachel! Rachel, look out!" Connie was shouting and pointing, but nothing was coming out. The SUV loomed larger and larger as it approached from behind. Connie had seen it in the side...
"The line blurs a little more."
Pretending Ch. 04 © 2009 All Rights Reserved Neither of them mentioned the kiss after that. They did agree to Simon's idea of going on dates and acting like a "real" couple. Connie found she couldn't keep her guard up...
"Connie has an idea, and Simon agrees."
Pretending Ch. 03 © 2009 All Rights Reserved Dinner and a movie did wonders for both Connie and Simon. Connie felt much better that she'd told him, and Simon was relieved to find he hadn't done anything to offend or...
"Simon won't let her avoid him anymore."
Pretending Ch. 2 © 2009 All Rights Reserved Simon was frustrated over the next few days. Connie went to lengths to avoid him, although since they lived together, she couldn't avoid him all the time. After three days, frustration turned...
"Connie and Simon are best friends."
Pretending Chapter 1 © 2009 All rights reserved "Simon, would you get that?" Connie called from her bedroom after she heard the knock on the door. Her date was probably here and she wasn't quite ready. "No problem," came the...