The novel, titled "Hold My Hand" tells the story of a 14-year-old girl from Tbilisi, (Georgia) Mary, whose life changes radically when a new student, Gabriel, is added to her class, who has completely lost his sight due to a severe disease.
Despite the efforts of the detail-observant and thoughtful main character to act with her mind and face his emotions firmly, distant dreams, an unusual friendship with a new classmate, his pain, severe character, unexpected news, and unclear feelings turn Mary's life upside down, as if this "someone" is unquestioningly spreading its hands in her soul, as if this stranger knows everything even about the darkest secrets about Mary...
Maybe this "someone" is not a stranger to the main character? Moreover, maybe he has known her for a long time? - This question and the invisible connection with Gabriel disturb the main character, who tries, regardless of many difficulties, to show her new friend again, despite the pain, how beautiful life can be.
Skylar
Hi, I'm Skylar, but friends call me Sky. Actually, I don't have many of them. I'm shy and rather awkward. I think too much and feel too much, all at once. I'm just a normal girl who goes to the university, and whose life is going to change after meeting...him.
Ace
Fuck off! I'm not telling you anything about me, you motherfuckers. My life is not your fucking business!
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*WARNING! This story contains mature content, strong language and self-harm.*
"You like it when I say your name, hm?" His voice was so soft. "Skylar" He said and placed a soft kiss on my neck.
I closed my eyes and turned my head to the side unconciously, giving him better access. His one hand was still wrapped around my neck and the other one was on my waist, holding me tight. His mouth detached on my neck, giving it gentle kisses. It felt so good that I couldn't move or do anything. I was completely frozen.
I never felt like this before. No one has ever had such influence on me. I couldn't pull away from him, even if I wanted to.
However, his hand traveled down from my waist and went under my blouse and that was like a bucket of cold water. I opened my eyes and jumped back a little, instantly missing his warm touch. But hello?? I don't know him. And I'm definitely not that kind of girl who makes out with random guys at parties. He opened his mouth with wonder, I was sure he didn't expect such a turn of events. I stepped back, looking at him with my parted lips.
"I...uhm...I need to go. M-my friend is probably looking for me." I said quickly, turned around, and left the room, leaving him confused.