Choosing Sides

People are not alone. In the hustle and bustle of city life, it can be paradoxical; one can be surrounded by people yet feel completely alone. Everyone around him is a stranger, an unfamiliar face. It could take years before first contact is made, names exchanged, and stories shared. It becomes lonely and unpleasant.

Daniel moved to the city in hopes of something. He didn't anticipate on moving next door to an unruly acquaintance. Finn was an eccentric fellow who meant well but was rarely understood by those around him. He'd developed a harmless liking to Daniel in their honors English class, but his friendship was was not reciprocated. Daniel often ignored Finn due to the pressures exhibited by high school to "fit in" and be a part of the mainstream.

Daniel is in danger, so his guardian angel has to physically manifest itself to be of greater assistance. Alex can by no means conflict with Dan's free will, but merely offer suggestions. Alex is neither female nor male in reality, but in order to allow greater ease of moving around, Alex has been assigned to appear as a girl. Since Alex is a heavenly being, no romantic interest between "her" and another human is plausible. Dan does not know Alex is an angel, but for some unknown reason Finn does.