Stella Rose lives a life of secrets and half truths. But she's  never had to lie to Zach Mitchell before. He's her best friend. When they start to explore a romantic relationship, everything comes crashing down around them. Betrayals take place, secrets spill, and hearts get stomped on. Now, a few years later, and about to graduate high school, will we see the wounds heal? Will Stella and Zach get a second chance?


[WARNING: Contains triggers for eating disorders, emotional and physical abuse, suicidal thoughts, harmful language]

**This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. **

Is This Our Second Chance

As the holiday break came to an end, the last half of the school year started up at full speed. Talks of prom, graduation, college hopes and dreams, and summer excitement could be heard in every corner of the building. Everyone in the graduating class was preparing for their last exams that would be upon them before they know it. 


The high school soccer season came under way leaving me with little time to have a social life between homework, practices, games, and home life. Zach attended every single game alongside Kayla cheering me on to every victory. Nobody was happier for me when we qualified for the state tournament. 


"Zach, I want you to do something for me tomorrow." I look up from laying on his chest so I can see his face. We were currently outside in the backyard laying on a blanket just hanging out. 


"I want you to wear my jersey to school and to the game." 


Chapter 11