Written by Me: Jessica Morris Written for You: My Friends We all get a crush. Whether it's in pre-school, elementary school, junior high or high school; we all get them. Some, like myself, are very giving when it comes to love and affection, even when someone doesn't deserve it. I have a crush, it's about to be "had" if this book turns out to be successful; his name is Daniel Emerson. He's neither the drop dead gorg guy that looks like an Abercrombie Model nor the bad boy with the tattoos and the sexy black motorcycle. He's... well... the schools almost Golden Boy. He follows the rules, he's a senior leader, he wears glasses (not the hip kind either), he is funny, adorable and just a really nice person to talk to. He makes friends with everyone; African-American, Porterican, Guatemalan, Philistinian and all of the above. he was honestly just IT. Well.. if he's "it" why am I trying to get over him? It's simple. He's leaving soon for University (he's in the year above me) and he is also not being open with what he feels for me. So, I gave up. Come along for the ride as I tell you about all the things that happened with Daniel over the year and as I discover, hopefully, the secret to getting over him.

Ashlynn Frathurt is a teenager who knows the definition of pain. After going through the worst, she is sent to live with her estranged mom and begin a whole new adventure at her new school. There she meets a trustworthy best friend, an amazingly sweet crush, his not so welcoming girlfriend... and to top it all off a teacher... a special teacher. Will Ashlynn learn to overcome her obstacles by rising above them all and believing in herself, or will she allow herself to be defeated, yet again and sulk back into a world of misery? * TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains depression, anxiety, substance abuse and self harm. * __________ ©BEHIND A SMILING FACE 2019 No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical without permission from the writer. xripthatgirlx.