Tara Jenkins and Justin Westcroft used to be childhood BFFs. Now in high school, Justin’s a popular, all-star athlete, and Tara spends her days admiring him from afar. But when Tara saves Justin from nearly drowning in a freak accident, he’s unable to get her out of his mind. In no time at all, Tara and Justin fall deeply in love. And even though it’s only high school, they seem destined for a Happily Ever After.
Until tragedy strikes—and this time, Justin’s not so lucky.
Tara passes through her days as a shell of her former self: Justin’s dead, but she can still feel his presence, and she can’t seem to let him go.
But there’s a reason for that, and it’s not just grief: Justin is In Between, and he’s still holding on.
Riley Watson and her sister Jane Watson of 8 years old are driving home from Jane's soccer game. A truck driver runs a stop light he hits Riley's car. Riley ends up in the hospital and found out Jane passed. Riley becomes devastated, but puts on an act to let people know shes okay even when she isn't.
A new boy comes to town. Justin Taylor is his name. He is the new school player. He tries to get to know Riley. But Riley doesnt want to let anyone in. He will keep trying till he gets her to open up.
Will Riley open up and let Justin know her secret? Or will Justin just gives up and move on to the next girl?