She was a shy new girl who walked into my class. I knew right away that we would be inseparable. Abigail and Max. It sounded perfect. Everything about her captivated me, from her sandy blonde hair to the sweet smell of bubble gum she smelled like. And over time, the infatuation I felt for her grew into something much more. An all-consuming love. And now, at eighteen, we were both ready to begin a new path in life. I was ready to be a man and tell her how I felt. But had I crossed a line that shouldn't have been crossed? Would I ruin everything I had with my best friend in hopes that she loved me too? But the fear of the unknown didn't affect how I felt about Abigail, and damn it, I was prepared for any consequences that might arise from my honesty with her.