My name is Janna. Twenty, college sophomore, the kind of girl who’s always been careful—good grades, good girl reputation, the one who never crosses lines. My best friend since middle school is Lila. We do everything together: sleepovers, study sessions, late-night talks about boys. And then there’s Phillip.
Phillip is Lila’s boyfriend. Tall, dark hair that always falls into his eyes, quiet laugh, the kind of guy who makes you feel noticed when he looks at you. I’ve known him almost as long as Lila has. He’s been around for movie nights, group hangs, beach trips. I’ve always thought he was attractive—anyone with eyes would—but I never let myself think beyond that. He was Lila’s. Off-limits. End of story.
Until the night everything changed.
Lila had a family emergency out of town. Her mo
