Jenni B

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

Bed sounds like a wonderful idea; I decide as I pull up in front of my house. Maybe if I draw the curtains, put some music on low and will myself to relax, I could find the sleep that I lost the night before. 


Zach had kept me out until well after midnight the night before, and now I'm sourly paying for it today. It had been a struggle all day moving about my responsibilities and running errands for my mom. Its not even four in the afternoon and I'm ready to fall face first on my pillow. 


I roll my shoulders to ease some of the tension and grab the shopping bags from the truck of my car. I lock up and round the hood to the sidewalk. When I hear my name called, I turn to see who it is. 


Carly waves to her as she climbs out of her friend's car. I smile as she walks towards me. 


"Hey there! How was shopping with Stacey?" 


Only a little out of breath, Carly gives me a smile. 


With a laugh, I move the shopping bags to my other arm so I can give her a hug. 


Chapter 15