started: 11/10/17 status: on hold ❁ ❁ ❁ Ren laughed quietly as he pulled me in for a hug, his strong arms almost suffocating me. His scent of pine and vanilla occupied my senses as I leaned into him. "Naveen will explain everything to you," he loosened his embrace before adding, "Promise me you'll be okay?" I nodded meekly, and drew an 'x' across my heart with my finger. Ren furrowed his brow. "What are you doing?" I giggled. "Crossing my heart." He stared at me, still looking confused. "It's like a promise," I explained. "Have you never heard of that before?" He shook his head. "Why wouldn't you just say 'I promise'?" His confusion only made me laugh more.

Novalli Edwards is a young, teen girl who is barely understanding everything for what it is. Her life is bearable, seeing as she is a seventeen-year old trying to find her way through drama, school, and conflict. But what happens when her boyfriend mysteriously disappears, taking with him her heart, motivation, and willing to live? Cover by @splediferously Genres: -Short Story -Romance -Teen Fiction -Mystery *Warnings* -Strong language -Covers scuicide topic