Kendal Strickland never felt threatened. If anything, she felt a deep sense of pity for this rebound girl. Not in a competitive way. She wasn’t the type to show off. That said, she couldn’t help her own popularity. It wasn’t her fault that one year she was nominated homecoming queen… of a neighboring high school. Yes, Kendal Strickland was attractive. That was obvious. Other girls were so insecure, stressing about their faces and their figures, not Kendal. Hers was a gracious, effortless beauty that glowed from within. However, being that beautiful could also be intimidating. Some guys went for girls who were more ordinary. How could Kendal make sure her own perfection wouldn’t scare away Ryan… the love of her life?
Young Adult
Deluded nostalgic ex-prom queen bitterness at its best