Page 2 of Beautiful Storm

“They sure are.”

Age Eleven

Dear Diary,

It’s been 76 days since I last saw Luke Bennett and I’m still hurt by what he did. He was supposed to be my best friend. I don’t think I’ll ever forgive him.

Love Amelia J. Rosenberg

Age Twelve

Dear Diary,

Today was a good day until Luke ruined it.

I got an English award for my short story and was called up to the front of the class. Then Luke got an award for physical education and said that winning for sports is better than winning for English. Of course, everyone cheered.

I wish I could change schools.

Love Amelia Rosenberg

Age Fourteen

Dear Diary,

A new kid named Preston started at our school today and he winked at me. Melody said that he liked me, but I don’t know. We only met. He is so dreamy. He has blond hair and ocean blue eyes. The best thing is that he doesn’t play football. He likes music. We’d be perfect together.

Luke wasn’t happy about Preston’s arrival but too bad. He’s just jealous that now there’s someone hotter than him at school.

I’m going to try and talk to Preston tomorrow. Wish me luck.

Love, Amelia

Age Fifteen

Dear Diary,

I’m finally a freshman. If only me and Preston had more classes together. Instead, I’m stuck with Luke in four of them and Preston only one.

On the plus side, Preston and I started working at my mom’s garden center over the summer break and Mom said she might keep us on during the year. That means we’d get to spend time together after school. Alone. As long as she doesn’t find out I like him.

And maybe if no one else is around, he’ll finally sing me the song he’s been writing.

Love Amelia

Age Sixteen

Dear Diary,

I don’t know what happened. It was supposed to be a bit of fun…but it all went wrong and now I might be in trouble.

I can’t talk about it and I definitely can’t write it down. I’m so lost.

Amelia

Age Seventeen

I can’t believe it! Preston asked me to Prom and it was one of the most romantic things anyone has ever done for me. He gave me flowers and he wrote me a song. MY. OWN. SONG.

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