Book request: I remember majority of the story took place at the school or at her older boyfriend’s house. The story centered around a teen girl that was coming of age and experiencing sexual experiences for the first time. I specifically remember a scene where she gets her period at school and something sexual happens that embarrasses her. Another thing I remember is that she starts dating an older man that I believe works at some sort of electronics store and the relationship becomes abusive. The cover had a field of flowers on it with legs and sneakers. I remember reading this when I was way too young and it is bothering me that I can’t remember the title now! Thank you!

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