PART II
HER STEPS ARE AS light as a feather as she makes her way out of her room, down the stairs, and to the main door. She can't risk being caught by her parents. Or else, she'll be in a very uncomfortable situation, and having to explain to her parents why she's sneaking out of the house, to the porch, to meet a boy at midnight doesn't sound appealing at all. In her defense, they lost all contact during winter break. The reason for it, she doesn't know. Actually, she hopes he's got a very good explanation as to why he never called because she certainly tried but it was worthless. It'd take her right to the voicemail.
Pearl turns the knob slowly, swinging the door open. Only to find a boy leaning ag
