I stood in my room, staring at my phone like it was suddenly dangerous. My heart was beating too fast again. I knew why. I knew I didn’t want to think about Paxton or Gabriel or anything that happened earlier. I just wanted some peace, but even that felt too much to ask for these days.

I never told my mom anything about this one. I didn't know how she would feel with me going on a date with someone when I just came out of another trouble. I'm I'm trying to rebuild my life together. Even ...