It hurts to know, those you love are so unhappy. You hurt for them. That's how Michael Clifford feels, toward his baby sister. Ivetta Clifford was once a chipper, usually loud girl. She pulled pranks with her older brother and best friend. Now, her mind is filled with secrets. She's afraid of criticism, and over thinks, finding the worst in every outcome. The young girl, is returns to the custody of her mother after two years with her father. Who died in a drunk driving car accident. Her whole mien changed in that time. Rather then being glad to be back, she's terrified. With the thought of being unwanted drilled into her mind, she acts cold. She hides behind an emotionless mask, keeping to herself, until her older brother interrogates her. Her mask fell off, cracking that night. Once she lets her mask shatter, will she fall in love? WARNING: This story may contain Mature Content. More info. in Author's Note. Read at ones own risk. Copyright © //Delilah Briggs//