Malory and Kyle must participate in the annual April Fest production as the leading co-stars. If they can cooperate by the end of the production, their long records of uncivilized behaviour towards each other will be forgotten. 
Malory and Kyle attempt to cooperate, grabbing the opportunity to make a positive impact on their own future. In the process, they become entangled in the chaos of the other’s personal life. Malory learns of Kyle’s disturbing reality, and Kyle learns of Malory’s scarring past. Can these two brilliant but messy teens learn to rely on each other in the face of their silent battles?

Between The Lines

 I pack my bag and head downstairs. I smirk to myself before anybody sees me. Malory is sitting in the living room, laughing obnoxiously with my aunt and Denise while Rachel looks at them, unbothered by anything but the nail file running across her fingertips. 


 “Oliveeee!” Mal says, cheerily. “Are you ready?” 


 “Almost, just let me grab a snack or something. And my toothbrush,” I say, hurrying into the kitchen. 


 “Oh Malory,” Aunt Naomi says, “How I’ve missed your company. It’s always fun when we’re here and we get to see you. You’re so outgoing and bubbly. And you have such a beautiful smile.” 


 I roll my eyes and pour myself some juice, chugging it down aggressively and putting the glass in the sink. 


 “It’s always nice to see you,” Malory replies, “You’re so lively,” she almost whispers to my aunt. 


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