Summary

In Part 2: Chapter 19, Xavier and Juniper are outside Fresh Market, having had their shifts cut short. Xavier apologizes for kissing her, saying he will be leaving for college soon and since she is not allowed to date. She says she would be willing to talk to her parents if she decided she liked someone enough. Xavier then says that despite his leaving soon, it would be stupid to deprive the chance of their relationship. They decide to go get milkshakes since Juniper is not expected home until the end of her shift.

At the restaurant, Xavier asks Juniper whether she actually wanted to take the vow of purity. Juniper says yes, at the time. She remembers when they began going to New Hope Church after her mom met Brad, and the peace and love she felt there. She says she does not necessarily believe...