People who meet pretty, quiet Enid Rollins find it hard to believe that she ever ran with a wild crowd. She's popular, a straight-A student, and is best friends with Elizabeth Wakefield. Finally, Enid seems to have her life together.
Then eveything starts to go wrong. She's interested in Jeffery French, Elizabeth's ex-boyfriend, and thinks that he likes her, too. But it turns out he hasn't gotten over Elizabeth. Then Enid's father shows up for his Christmas visit. The only person left in Enid's life is Elizabeth, and when they have a terrible disagreement, Enid feels totally alone.
So when Brian, a boy from her past, asks her out, Enid is thrilled. She knows that being with brian is risky, but he's the only person who seems to appreciate her. Can Enid resist temptation, or will she return to her wild life?

I can't win, Enid told herself. I just can't win. Coming to the party had been a huge mistake. It was obvious that Jeffery would never get over Elizabeth. Especially now that Elizabeth was so obviously leading him on.
Fighting back tears, Enid pushed her way through the crowd and out to the patio. She sank into a chair and tipped her head back. She felt more alone than ever. The distant noises of the party only intesified her feeling of isolation.
Why do I even try? she wondered. What was the point of going straight and pulling myself together if this is where it gets me? At least before I was too stoned to notice how miserable life can be.
As Enid sat by herself, gazing forlornly at the stars, a tear trickled down her cheek. The rest of the world was celebrating, and she had never felt so unhappy in her life.

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