Sixteen year old Ariel Thomas was happy living in her Quarterback older brother's shadow. That is until her brother and his best friend are in a car accident that kills her brother and leaves his best friend with brain damage. Andrew McLaughlin; Lake Field High's Linebacker and completely oblivious to the fact that his best friends little sister is head over heels in love with him. In the aftermath of the accident that took her brother's life, the two teens realize that the only way to move on. But how hard is that going to be for a former linebacker with brain damage and a sixteen year old girl that knows nothing about experiencing the world without a constant shadow over her?

First Book in the #WhenRorrySeries Rorren Alexander King was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder at age nine. Ever since then his life has been nothing but a constant struggle. An abusive mother left him with trust issues, horrible memories, and pain. But most of all pure hate. With his father's recent marriage and a new girl who actually understands, Rorren might be able to find some peace. For once in his life, something seems to be going right. ________________________ Started December 2, 2015 Finished November 3, 2016 This book took 337 days to complete!

[a story] in which an ailing girl checks off everything on her bucket list with a little help from her weirdly attractive neighbor. [spiritual #8 // short story #41] WARNING: this shit is cheesy as hell i wanna gouge my eyes out