The Love You Give Me

By Kelly Violet

Rae
I learned early in life never to hope for much. Then a boy crashed into my world and wouldn’t take no for an answer. Wouldn’t just leave me be. Now, it was the end of my senior year and things were as good as could be. Especially when it came to me and my best friend, Xander. He was still right there by my side. Only he wasn’t an annoying steamroller anymore. He was the very best thing.

But that was too good to be true. Always had been.

Everyone disappoints me eventually, right?

I always thought it was funny how people let you down right when you needed them most.

Xander
I was on top of the world. High school was coming to an end and there I was with my best friend, Rae, along for the ride. My dream girl. She had no clue how I felt, but I was ready for that to change. To tell her exactly how I wanted things to be between us. If my nerves didn’t kill me first. But I would take my shot no matter what.

She deserves everything.

Until she crushed me. One moment was all it took. One image I couldn’t get out of my head. Then it was over. We were over.

The Love You Give Me is a story of unrequited love between high school best friends. This novelette features mean girls and misunderstandings. Get ready for senior year to go completely off the rails. And be sure to continue their story in The Names You Call Me.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kelly Violet
• Release date: Sep 28, 2018
• ISBN: 9780999704851

Kelly Violet

Kelly Violet is a fan of love and writes romance in all forms. You can expect her stories to be fun and flirty, angsty and gut-wrenching, or downright dark and extremely naughty. One thing they’ll all have in common is a happy ending, however it comes. No matter the obstacles or dire circumstance. Either way, it’ll be a roller coaster ride of emotions, just the way she likes it. Music and dancing are her go-to outlets. If there’s a party and a dance floor (optional), she’s usually the first one out there. When not writing, Kelly can be found working at her day job assisting people in their search for information and concocting a plan to write more. Thank you for joining her on this journey she’s dreamed about pursuing for many years. Kelly loves to hear from readers, so be sure to drop her a line on social media or at www.kellyviolet.com.

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The Love You Give Me

Prequel to The Names You Call Me

by

KELLY VIOLET

Blurb

Rae

I learned early in life never to hope for much. Then a boy crashed into my world and wouldn’t take no for an answer. Wouldn’t just leave me be. Now, it was the end of my senior year and things were as good as could be. Especially when it came to me and my best friend, Xander. He was still right there by my side. Only he wasn’t an annoying steamroller anymore. He was the very best thing.

But that was too good to be true. Always had been.

Everyone disappoints me eventually, right?

I always thought it was funny how people let you down right when you needed them most.

Xander

I was on top of the world. High school was coming to an end and there I was with my best friend, Rae, along for the ride. My dream girl. She had no clue how I felt, but I was ready for that to change. To tell her exactly how I wanted things to be between us. If my nerves didn’t kill me first. But I would take my shot no matter what.

She deserves everything.

Until she crushed me. One moment was all it took. One image I couldn’t get out of my head. Then it was over. We were over.

Copyright

The Love You Give Me

Copyright © 2018 by Kelly Violet

All rights reserved. This book is licensed to the original purchaser only. Except for use in any review, the reproduction or utilization of this work in whole or part in any form by any electronic, mechanical or other means, now known or hereinafter invented, including xerography, photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, is forbidden without the express written permission of the author.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events or locales is entirely coincidental. All product/brand names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective holders/companies.

Published by Pump Up the Violet Publishing, Los Angeles, CA.

Photo by moren hsu on Unsplash

Cover Design by Kelly Violet

ISBN-13: 978-0-9997048-5-1

Acknowledgement

Special thanks to fellow author, Angela Kay Austin, who sparked the idea for this prequel; thank you for the priceless advice and inspiration. I’d also like to thank my family and friends who continue to cheer me on. Thank you so much for your boundless love and support. And to the readers, this prequel is for you! Hope you enjoy.

Chapter One

Rae

Almost free.

The voice in my head kept repeating those two words over and over again while I crossed off days on my mental calendar until prom and graduation.

"We’ll go together, Rae." So matter of fact, Xander’s offer to the high school soiree not even a month ago. It wasn’t the least bit romantic, yet it had my heart skipping all the same. We’ve been best friends for the last few years. My life sucked most days, but he made things brighter.

Better.

Happier.

My small but joyous cocoon promptly burst, bringing me back to my everyday reality that was my life at home.

A dark cloud now hovered over me as I walked through the door of the single wide trailer I’ve lived in with my parents for eight years. My small slice of happiness almost forgotten.

Sometimes the kids at McAlister Preparatory Academy, the private school I attended several miles outside city limits, called me trailer or ghetto trash. Most of the time the name-calling happened behind my back. Sometimes even making sure I heard them loud and clear. Preppy kids pelted me with immature but no less hurtful insults.

In terms of where I lived compared to their lush upbringing or even the dorms of McAlister, they weren’t far off the mark. My family resided in one of the rougher and mostly forgotten areas of Cincinnati. Predominantly Black and Latino, my neighborhood included people on

Reviews for The Love You Give Me

[Regina Akers · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love this book. I enjoy reading the characters, how they mash together perfectly. I did not know there was a part two to this book. Keep up with your writing. The words flow from the page, how she loved him behind closed doors. Thank you.