Erin Hawkwood is a junior in high school and the perfect child, even when her twin Evelyn, and older brother Evan seem otherwise. That's until she meets Elijah D'Cruz on accident, who shows her what she's been missing....


His eyes pool with tears and I can't stop my tears from streaming down my face. My hands are trembling with the gun in it and I don't even know if I'll be able to hold it up straight. Is this it? The end?

"I love you babygirl." He says, placing a kiss on my forehead, before turning the corner of his car and all I can hear are gun shots and wails and screams.

The Nose Piercing Boy

Morning texts. Something I never thought I'd wake up to. I also wake up to Evelyn and Evan leaving the house, shutting the door unnecessarily loudly. 


I send, before getting out of bed. It's 12:32 in the afternoon. I decide to go to the salon and get my nails done for his family party thing. They look crusty as hell. 


I do my morning business and dress quickly, in a grey hoodie and basic blue jeans, with rips in the knees. I pull my hair into a quick low bun and pair my outfit with my black Vans and a black jacket. 


As I step out of the room, my phone vibrates in my hand. 


He sends, changing the topic. Thankfully. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. 


I hate when girls make their nails match their outfits 


Chapter Twenty Five