Veronica

She's 18. She's loud. She's bratty and defiant. She lives next door and knows exactly how much I notice.Veronica wears her attitude like armor and her body like a challenge. Every look is a dare. Every word is a test. I tell myself she's trouble. I tell myself I should shut the door, look away, keep my distance.Then one stormy night, she shows up soaked, shaken, and very aware of what she's doing ...