Caroline Shame fills me when I look down from my seat in the ice arena. I'm here to watch Andrew's game, but so are Rebel and Alice. They are sitting a few rows below and shooting glances that fill me with guilt. I'm a terrible friend. Rebel had her operation recently. I never went to visit her
Caroline After watching the hockey game, I’m still sitting on the bleachers. Rebel and Alice have left, but I’m waiting for Andrew to come and find me. My heart is pounding in my chest, and as soon as I hear a door open to my left, I realize that it’s now or never. I have to tell Andrew how I fee
Alice My name is Alice Grey, and I've never had a friend. I'm unsure why. It's not like I'm mean—quite the contrary, I'm friendly. Yet I've been bullied and alone my entire life. It started back in middle school. No one ever wanted to pick me when people called out names to form their teams for t
Nathan My roommate Andrew is out with his girlfriend tonight. I'm alone in the frathouse since I seem to be the only one who couldn't care less about women and relationships. I'm a lone wolf, and even though women are drawn to me, I've been accused of looking intimidating. Probably because of my
Nathan I'm standing in the parking lot after hockey practice. This is my first cigarette of the day, and I can't even enjoy it. Not after she told me to quit. Alice Grey. Suddenly, I remember her voice saying, "You have a big heart, Nathan. You may look intimidating, but your gentle heart is pa
Alice It's after school, and I have realized that I need to try my hardest to make some friends. I even have the perfect plan. Our hockey team, The Fighting Devils, has a fan club that has been leaving notes all around campus. They are searching for new members, and even though I know nothing abo
Alice I'm hurrying to the parking lot in the dark. Despite being old enough to do whatever I want, I value my relationship with my parents. Therefore, I plan on continuing to come home in time for mom's home-cooked dinners. My mom works as a chef. She owns a restaurant with my dad, and regardle
Nathan I'm so fucking stupid! Why did I raise my voice at Alice, and why did I get into the car?! I said she wasn't worth it, but the joke is on me because my heart won't stop aching, and my brain won't shut off! Those images from that dream are hunting me as I drive. I see the other Alice's smi