by Becca Ann
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My locker is in the worst place in this school—the one right by the exit. It’s nowhere near any classes, and I have to book it everywhere I go or carry every book I own.
So I don’t understand why someone would travel all the way to my locker—every day—just to slip notes in the top slat.
I bite back my smile as I open the crumpled blue notepaper.
Caela Sculptoris, the sculptor’s chisel. It was the closest constellation to the name “Kaylee” I could find. The brightest star in it is called Alpha Caeli. Seems fitting, I think.
A tiny sigh flits through my lips and I lean back against my locker. How many months does this make? Four? Five? I don’t know, but whoever this guy is, he sure is dedicated. And shy. Because after five months of notes in my locker, I’d think he’d have the guts to actually talk to me.
Marcus Clegg turns the corner, and he shakes his head when he spots me with my blue paper.
“Another one, huh?” He flicks the combination on the locker next to mine. “Girl, whoever that boy is has got it bad for you.”
“Maybe someone is just making my day a little bit brighter.”
“Mmmhmm.” His dark eyes roll and he pulls his bright green English folder out. “I still say we do detective work and find his sweet ass.”
“How do you know he has one?” I shut my locker with a smile.
“I’ve read some of those sweet nothings. He’s funny and ba-rilliant—like moi. So a sweet ass comes with the territory.”
“You are so right!” I shove his shoulder. “You track down all the adorable male butts in this school and let me know what you find.”
“Gladly.”
“All right, I gotta run. I expect a report in fourth!”
He waves at me and I spin the corner, not able to stop my mind from running with my legs. I wouldn’t be lying if I wanted the notes to be from Nate.
But I don’t want to get my hopes up either.
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Acknowledgements
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Author Bios
Becca’s Acknowledgements
Thank you reader, because you know you rock, and there is no way I could do this without you.
Thank you Theresa, for being so freaking in sync with me, it’s scary. “Our mental synchronization, can have but one explanation… you and I were just meant to be.” ;)
Thank you my Awesome Nerds, who are the coolest people in the entire world, and one of these days I’m going to rent my own beach house, fly you all out there, and we will party by reading books all day long in the sun.
Thank you Jenny, Rachel, Carol, Lenore, Jessica, and Suzi for reading and critiquing this baby on such short notice, and for giving us the very honest feedback that led to making the book so much better. (Even though I’m still crying over cutting out the Ryan afterglow part, Jenny! LOL. But you were right. It’s much better without it.)
Thank you Beta Peeps, because you are ALWAYS there for me and my crazy. Love your sexy faces.
A special thank you to Lisa Woodward because I freaking adore you. Thank you for being such a huge support.
Thank you kids, for being okay with 3 minute dinners while I got this book ready for publication.
Thank you Jolene for our amazing cover!
Thank you Jenny, Becki, Shellie, and Mom, for being the best supportive family a crazy author could ask for.
And lastly, thank you to my Joshy, for being my best friend.
Tessa’s Acknowledgements
First and foremost I have to thank Cassie Mae. Thank you for always being on the same page as me and finishing my thoughts. I seriously could not have asked for a more compatible writing partner. You are my soul sister.
Mom, thank you for reading everything I send and for being completely and totally honest. This book would not have been what it is today without your feedback.
Dad, thank you for being you and for telling everyone who will listen about your daughter the writer.
Eric, thank you for cooking dinner every night, and not getting annoyed when I spend those nights typing away. I seriously couldn’t do it without you.
Suzi Retlaff, you are amazing. Thank you for adding in all the commas I missed and for focusing on all the little details. Your input is invaluable and much appreciated. Most of all, thanks for being the greatest friend a girl could ask for.
Jessica Salyer, Lenore Kosinski, Rachel Schieffelbein, and Jenny Morris thank you for being the best betas/CP’s and loving the story and characters as much as we do. You guys are awesome!
To our girls, Kelley Gershke, Leigh Covington, and Jennie Bennett thanks for keeping us sane, for being there for us and for sharing in this crazy journey. High fives all around.
Most importantly, thank you to our readers. Thank you for all the kind words, for the support and for continuing Lexie and Ryan’s story with us. Stick around, it’s only just begun.
Becca Ann (who also writes under Cassie Mae) is a nerd to the core from Utah, who likes to write about other nerds who find love. She’s the author of the Amazon Bestsellers REASONS I FELL FOR THE FUNNY FAT FRIEND and HOW TO DATE A NERD, and is the debut author for the Random House FLIRT line with her New Adult novels FRIDAY NIGHT ALIBI and the Barnes and Noble top seller SWITCHED. She spends time with her angel children and perfect husband who fan her and feed her grapes while she clacks away on the keyboard. Then she wakes up from that dream world and manages to get a few words on the computer while the house explodes around her. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with the youth in her community as a volleyball and basketball coach, or searching the house desperately for chocolate.
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Tessa Marie aka Theresa Paolo lives in the same town she grew up in on Long Island, NY with her long time boyfriend and their fish. Her debut novel (NEVER) AGAIN, a NA romance, released in Fall 2013 with Berkley (Penguin). (ONCE) AGAIN will release this summer. She is also the coauthor of the Amazon bestseller KING SIZED BEDS AND HAPPY TRAILS, a YA contemporary, under her pen name Tessa Marie. She has a hard time accepting the fact she’s nearing thirty, and uses her characters to relive the best and worst years of her life. She put her love of writing on hold while she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Dowling College. When she’s not writing, she’s behind a camera or can be found in the blogosphere or on Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook.
