Her throat feels dry and she can't relinquish the need to repeatedly swallow, as though she's holding tears at bay. Why is she so upset? She's not. ...Is she? Maybe it's something to do with the fact that she's always felt approximately one step behind Lauren, safely hidden behind her shoulder and close enough to take her hand if she needs. But now it seems Lauren is running ahead, taking these great leaps when she's only just started to crawl. - A coming of age story of five girls through high school to college, focusing on the complex and intense relationship of Lauren and Camila.