How to Float

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"He was her best friend?" The therapist droned on, pretending I wasn't there.

"Yes,"  My mother told her.

"So how long has it been since the passing?" The therapist said insensitively.

My fingers dug into my palms, and I wished that I was anywhere but here.

"Only a week." My mother said. "I already told you, the problem is that she doesn't believe me. She thinks he's still alive."

"That's because he's not. He promised me that he would never leave me, he swore that he would stay with me forever." I hissed.

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Camille Diamond seemed like she had everything. Designer clothes, a maid, and a best friend that said that he would stay with her forever. Hunter Moore is Cammie's best friend and was with her 24/7 until he unexpectedely dies and leaves Camille devastated. Only Camille knows how he died or what happened the day he died, and refuses to speak of that day to anyone. Trying to balance her best friends death, the absence of her mother and father, and the facade of perfection, Camille struggles to keep a fake smile on her face. Badboy Austin Everheart tries to worm his way into Camille's life and teach her how to float.

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