Seventeen and In-Between — Barthe DeClements

At seventeen, things aren't so simple anymore.

Elsie Edwards has been going out with Craddoc for three years now. He's the most popular guy at school and Elsie thought she'd always want to tie "Craddoc's girl." But now that she's seventeen, Craddoc is pressuring her to make a commitment. Elsie isn't sure she's ready, and Craddoc isn't the kind of guy to wait around.

Only Jack understands how she feels. He's known her since her fat, fifth gradedays. They've always been just good friends -- until a kiss that surprises them both.