Moxie's POV "Will you be my girlfriend?" The question made me freeze right on my seat. I stared at George in disbelief. My lips parted but no words came out. I stared at George who stared back at me with an unwavering gaze. His eyes were filled with shock intensity that I was shook to my core. Girlfriend That word had been a nightmare since Dustin. I didn't think I would ever think of becoming anyone's girlfriend again. In fact, the thought filled me with terror. Thinking about being a girlfriend only reminded me of being abused again. But for some reason, the thoughts of being his, belonging to George, being one with him, filled me with love and excitement. It didn't seem all dark and gloomy, but it felt like rose and sunshine. His girlfriend, it sounded so nice to me. I looked a

