<i> “I’m destined to die a virgin.” </i> My own admission shocked me. Had those words left my mouth? I rubbed the smooth material of Noah’s jacket. Maybe I should have gone off with him. Not to get high, but to … well … not die a virgin.<br /><br /><br />***<br /><br /><i> “HOLY CROW, ECHO. You hibernate for a year and a half and wake up with a bang.” </i> Lila finished changing out of her church clothes and into a tight pink sweater and blue jeans. <i> “Luke tells you he still loves you—and by the way, told you so. And Noah stinking Hutchins tries to kiss you. And you complained you were going to die a virgin.” </i>