“But would that really be what you want?” Jessica asked, her tone cautious. “A secret abortion? It’s a huge decision, Nina. One that you’d have to live with forever.” “Look,” I snapped, feeling cornered. “I don’t even know for sure if I’m pregnant yet. So there’s no point in having this conversati

Enzo shot me a confused look, but said nothing. I tried to hide my ragged breath as I gently untangled myself from him and made my way upstairs, where I turned on the shower, peeled my clothes off, and jumped in before the water even had a chance to warm up. The biting cold of the water sent a sho

Nina Enzo turned the key in the ignition, and the car roared to life. My fingers nervously tapped against the edge of my seat, as though that would somehow repair my frayed nerves. “Do you want to go in alone, or do you want me to come with you?” Enzo asked, his voice light and gentle, which I s

Nina The brightly lit mall, covered in colorful banners and flashy storefronts, was a stark change from the gentle green and blue hues of Mountainview. It wasn’t a regular occurrence for us to come to the mall, but when we did, it was always fun. I always loved browsing the sale racks, trying on

Enzo The air in the gym was thick with the stench of sweat. The fluorescent lights beamed down from the ceiling, casting a whitish hue over the various machines and free weights that occupied the room. The soundtrack for that day was the usual mix of grunts and sparse conversations, the clatter of