Her Cardigan

From 9:14 to 9:19 a.m. every Monday through Friday, Betty and James sit in homeroom together. They dish gossip between classes and remind each other about their homework at their neighboring lockers after school. But for the most part, their lives are separate, and they orbit in different social circles. Until two weeks before winter break their junior year, when Betty and James run into each other at a party.
Outside of school, their friendship evolves rapidly. What comes next is exhilarating in its newness and terrifying in its fragility.
But secrets are hard to keep. Unable to cope with the pressure and acknowledge her true self, Betty retreats back to her comfort zone. James desperately seeks else who understands.
This is a story about first love and summer flings; romantic walks on the High Line and meetings behind the mall; a skateboard, a broken phone, and a declaration of love on the porch steps.
This is a story about a cardigan. Hers, to be exact.