petuniash

Annie Halden was the exact definition of a wallflower. She lived on the sidelines, didn't like attention and worried too much. 

She wrote letters to herself as her way to get her thoughts out. She never told anyone or let anyone see. 

Leo Smith, one of the school star athletes and most popular boys, found one of her letters. He started breaking into her locker to read the letters every time there was a new one. 

He grew concerned about her and wanted to protect her, he wanted to know why she was so broken and who hurt her, he wanted her to know he was there for her - be her shoulder to lean on. 

How would this friendship work out with Annie being as shy and quiet as she is, never getting close to anyone? How would this friendship last if Annie came to find out the truth about Leo stealing and reading her personal letters?
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Letters

/"I can't believe you came!/" Amari squealed as she looped an arm around Annie's shoulders as the two of them, along with Jay, walked up the crowded bleachers to find some seats.

/"It's not that big a deal,/" Annie mumbled, staring at her shoes as she walked up the steps. She knew this was very unlike for her. She never came to any after school events - even when Jack wanted her to stay for games.

She didn't know how she managed to come tonight. Something about Leo asking her made her feel a sense of importance, a feeling she hadn't felt in awhile. After how kind he had been to her, she felt bad not showing up.

/"It is!/" Amari laughed as the three of them took a seat on the bleachers. It was packed, the whole school here to watch the game. /"What convinced you to come?/"

Annie glanced out at the field to see if she could spot Leo. She shrugged softly, /"Thought it'd be fun. A change./"

Chapter7