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

Annie slowly sipped on her smoothie as she tried not to shift around in the booth, feeling very uncomfortable, anxious, and unsure right now.

/"So,/" Leo quirked an eyebrow, giving her a soft smile. /"How was your first football game experience?/"

Annie let out a small, shaky chuckle. /"It was... good. Better than I thought it would be./"

/"Good, I'm glad./" Leo sipped on his smoothie the same way Annie did, raising his eyebrows as he looked at her while sipping.

And let out a small chuckle before she went more serious. /"Can I ask you something?/" Her voice was quiet.

Leo perked up, surprised to hear those words coming from her. /"Of course, anything./"

Annie paused for a moment, /"Why did you... want me to come? To the game and now here?/" She avoided his gaze for a moment before looking at him, her eyes soft.

Chapter8