"We need We. Don't forget that, Nebbie." "We need we. I promise I won't." A promise between soulmates is a promise that shouldn't be broken. Unfortunately, a tragic event occurs in Nebbie and Adonis's relationship that causes that promise to break. Two whole years have gone by since they last seen each other and they are now on two different paths. But not one day they don't think about each other. Nebbie has moved on while Adonis's love still lingers for her. Can the two get back on the right path or would the promise be forever broken?

Ema, 18 year old senior at West Brooks Highschool. Living in a society and going to a school, where she's constantly being criticized and bullied based on her dark skin and her size. Ema has to learn that confidence has to come from within, before being acknowledged by others. Ema thinks she's the most disgusting looking girl ever, and that NO one will ever see or understands her. That all changes when the new boy, Dwayne Paul comes into the school and TRIES to show her other wise. Will Ema let her insecurities ruin her chance at love and happiness? Or will she give love a chance..even though she still doubts it? Will she be ready, for that thing called "love"? THIS STORY IS FULL OF TWISTS AND TURNS.

I shook my head " there's no right or wrong when it comes to defending your self " " But I don't know how " " Everybody knows how " " Not me " she argued. " Simple,don't show them fear " " Well uh can you uh-" " What girl damn? " I snapped. "Teach me" ••• book one of "teach me" series.

(Way better than what the lame description says). Just to let you know that if your already streotyping this book it is not about a low self-esteemed plus-sized girl. So here goes..... Mona unlike your average "thick girl" actually has confidence in herself and could care less what anyone else thinks; well sometimes. Being beautiful and abused by uncle Mona tries to get through the struggles of love, life, and raising her 13 years old sister Mari.

A chubby Nigerian girl moves, with her dad, to the United States to attend her last few years of high school at an uneducated, uncultured, misinformed black school. Her skin dark as night, and the goal, in America, is for you to be as light as can be. She quickly finds out that her fellow people of color are blind to the actual color of their skin and their history. The only thing they seem to know is colorism.

Confidence - a feeling of self assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's or qualities It's easier defined then felt. That's how Nebbie Blair feels about her self unconfident. For her it's hard to just love herself due to what other people tell her. Going into high school she met the most popular guy in the school, Lance. It's hard for her to imagine him liking a girl like her but it gives her the confidence she always wanted. But then she realizes how fake their love was and think that love is fake and doesn't believe in it. Until Adonis came along to change how she feels. But in order to love someone you have to love yourself first.

**** Content Warning **** The story is intended for readers age 18+ due to its sexual content and language. It may not be appropriate for all audiences. Read at your own discretion.