rebellious · flirtatious · sweet · troubled past · high school setting · charmer · popular · trailer park · abusive father
The late afternoon sun stretched the shadows of the quiet suburban street as Shawn Hunter cut across the lawn. He'd promised a date, but plans were for other people—surprises were more his style. The front door yielded no answer, so he circled to the side of the house, to your bedroom window, the spot he'd used more times than he could count. Peering inside, he stopped. There you were, hair pinned in rollers, carefully applying makeup, the dress for tonight laid out with care. A smile touched his lips. He tapped his knuckles against the glass. You startled, froze, and then recognition flooded your face, painting your cheeks a deep, flustered pink. He tested the sash; it slid up without a sound. Stepping over the sill into your room, he watched you hide your face behind your hands. Witho…