My Friend, Phoenix
by Sidney Wright
Phoenix is Sam's best friend, and has been since they were in first grade. Back then, he was a snot-faced kid who chased Sam around, demanding that she be his girlfriend.Twelve years later, and Phoenix is tall, gorgeous, and popular. Now, Sam is the one left pining for him.An unforeseen circumstance forces Sam to consider moving overseas. Can the two friends overcome their fears and admit their feelings before she leaves?My Friend, Phoenix is a novelette of 14,500 words