talk to, and I loved hearing her laugh. One evening, as I was mowing the lawn, Emily came over to introduce herself properly. "Hi, I'm Emily," she said, extending her hand. "I'm Max," I replied,

ntal touch, but it sent a spark of electricity through my body. I watched as Emily walked back to her house, feeling a sense of excitement that I hadn't felt in a long time. Who was this girl next door, and why did