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

/"Sorry, Annie. I know you don't want to talk to him but it was freezing so I let the poor kid in./" Jack spoke from the other side of the door because Annie refused to unlock her room door. He sighed, giving Leo a sympathetic look before walking away.

Leo sighed, his eyes filled with hurt and pain. /"Annie,/" he spoke softly. She was sitting with her back against her room door, a straight face on as she heard his voice and instantly felt like she was choking on a sob. He knocked softly, /"Please, please just talk to me./"

Leo sighed, leaning his forehead against the door. /"I know I messed up but at least let me explain./"

Annie shut her eyes, inhaling deeply but she didn't move.

Leo bit the inside of his cheek. /"I know I should walk away, let it go, let you go but I can't. I just can't. I don't want to either because I can't imagine not seeing your smile or hearing your laugh again./"

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