Hold My Hand

Human touch can be seen as a reassurance that we are not alone. So much can be expressed through a simple touch; Love, hate, and need. The list is endless. Touch can go from a simple handshake to a friendly hug. It can be meaningless or it can be everything, depending on who the contact is coming from. I was hugged once when I was Eight after my parents died in a car crash. I was told it sent me into a catatonic state, I became totally unresponsive for about two days. After several tests and sessions with a therapist I was diagnosed with Haphephobia which means that I have a fear of being touched. My therapist believes that my parents death is what brought this on. I don't remember much about my parents but I do remember their touch. I remember how my mom would always kiss my forehead before tucking me in at night, and how my dad always ruffled my hair whenever I sat on his lap. It's funny really, I can't remember what they look like but yet their touch is still fresh in my mind.
-Sam

Samantha Carson has been homeschooled ever since losing her parents in a car accident made her afraid of getting close to anyone. Now with only two years of schooling left her Aunt makes her attend public highschool to try to help her overcome her fear.

On the first day she meets Seth MCcannon, a rebel originally from the city of Chicago. He's someone who is use to fighting to get what he wants.

And Seth wants Sam.