FRIENDSHIPS ARE COMPLICATED.
That's one thing she's come to realize in the last month. As she seats on a chaise lounge, her eyes fixed on the teenagers inside the pool- more specifically, on the new it couple of Wellingham Salem High school. She can't help but think about her new friend, Heath O'Neal, about the way he lost it while they were in his car only a couple of hours ago. How the tears ran down his cheeks and his voice weakened. Pearl can be very protective of her friends and family, especially if they're in pain. Even if Heath hasn't been her friend for a long time, he is now. And being completely honest, it's also about having some empathy. She's trying hard to feel happy for her brother; after all, he finally got what he wanted. But she can't help it. It's just the way things h
