in which a boy has only a month to convince a suicidal girl that she, in fact, matters. ++++++++++ ▪ book one of a trilogy. ▪ highest ranking #3 in cl, #4 in ss and #189 in tf. ▪ all rights reserved. 2016 by teddy.

Natasha and Jack have been best friends for years, always flirting, navigating the same social circles and supporting one another as they navigate life in Central Florida. When Natasha breaks it off with her latest loser of a boyfriend, Jack decides it's finally time to share his secret with her. Unfortunately, his confession ends up threatening everything they hold dear; their careers, their friends, her safety, and ultimately, their relationship. The complications that arise see them traveling between Florida and The Caribbean, trying to save their careers, avoid blackmail, downplay scandal, and find love; wanting to create a future together but surrounded by the past.

"...And finally ladies and gentleman, sunlight has peeked out of the cloud of tragedy that once took place in our city" A story in which a serial killer stops killing, not because of his sympathy. But simply because he forgot. He forgot because he fell in love. She was his Sunlight. *Warning: This story contains, swearing, scenes of graphic violence, drug and alcohol use/abuse, and sexual scenes*

"You're so lame." Alexander comments as he walks into the kitchen. "Shut up, I don't care." I scoff as I continue to make myself a sandwich. "You know, maybe guys will notice you more once you stop wearing your father's clothes." He teases and at that moment, I turn around to face him and give him a fuming glare. "Leave me alone." I hiss through gritted teeth before storming out of the kitchen, leaving behind my sandwich. ✕❤︎✕❤︎✕❤︎ A 16 year old girl named Courtney is not your average teenager. She buys her clothes from the men's section and only has two friends. But not for long. Her mother gets proposed by a wealthy man and she is forced to live with the school's biggest player. Unfortunately for her, he doesn't know how to mind his own business...unless he's with a girl. 1 girl, 1 boy, 1 marriage, 1 confusing relationship. ✕❤︎✕❤︎✕❤︎ ©2015, Kim Herz

"Kiss me." He orders, slamming my locker shut. "Is she coming?" I ask, turning my head to look behind me, but he grabs my face and makes me look up at him. "Yes, now kiss me." I do as told, getting on my tippy toes as I lean up to kiss him. He kisses me back slowly, before he pins me against the lockers and deepens the kiss. My eyes widen and I try to push him away. This isn't part of the deal. He pulls away, a full on smirk plastered on his face. "I lied." He confesses, turning around. "She wasn't coming." Then, he walks away.