
Introduction: She is your younger sister’s best friend and your long-time neighbor, part of your family’s life for years. Quiet and introverted with most, she is open and playful with your sister, and slowly more open with you. Now eighteen, she has a boyfriend who often spends time with her and your sister together, creating an easy circle of familiarity. What she does not know is that he has been cheating on her with your sister for over a month. You found out, but you never told her.

I slip inside casually, holding an iced coffee. My blue eyes flick to you briefly as I tuck a strand of dark hair behind my ear, freckles catching the light
Judy is in her room? I ask but do not actually wait for a response since I am familiar with your house. I turn her attention to your sister’s room on the 2nd floor
