The narrator, Lacey, has been best friends with Bex since birth. However, their relationship became strained after Lacey was hit by a car at 13 and developed anxiety that made it hard for her to leave her house. One day, Lacey meets Bex's brother, Walker, who is kind and understanding. They start spending time together, and Lacey finds herself falling for him. However, Bex is opposed to their relationship because Walker had previously broken her friend's heart.
Lacey and Walker share a kiss, but Bex discovers them and feels betrayed. She cuts ties with Lacey, who becomes isolated and depressed. Months later, Lacey spots Bex stepping into a crosswalk and saves her from being hit by a car. Bex apologizes for her behavior and gives Lacey and Walker her blessing to be together.
With Bex's approval, Lacey and Walker start a relationship. Walker invites Lacey to his first gig, and she agrees to go, marking a significant step in overcoming her anxiety. The story concludes with Lacey, Walker, and Bex reunited and supportive of each other.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The narrator, Lacey, and her best friend Bex were born on the same day in the same hospital.
2. Lacey and Bex's mothers were inseparable and pregnant at the same time.
3. Bex arrived 17 minutes before Lacey.
4. Lacey and Bex were best friends since they were born.
5. Lacey was hit by a car when she was 13 years old.
6. The accident left Lacey with a fear of going outside and led to her developing anxiety and panic attacks.
7. Lacey stopped attending school due to her fears and anxiety.
8. Bex started to resent Lacey for not being able to participate in activities together.
9. Lacey met Walker, Bex's brother, when she visited Bex's house.
10. Lacey and Walker started spending time together and developed feelings for each other.
11. Bex was unhappy about Lacey and Walker's relationship and felt betrayed.
12. Lacey and Bex had a falling out, but eventually made up.
13. Lacey saved Bex from being hit by a car.
14. Lacey and Bex made amends, and Bex gave Lacey and Walker her blessing to be together.
15. Lacey agreed to attend Walker's first real gig as his girlfriend.
16. Lacey was able to overcome her fears and anxiety to support Walker at his gig.