Eddie had crushes on girls before, sure. A cheerleader, who would never give him the time of day, or something along those lines. But when that new girl walked into his first period English class, a few minutes late, he was speechless.

A goth girl? Here? She was gorgeous, a long black skirt and flowy sleeves and he was smitten. And when she sat down next to him? He was sure he was dreaming.