Alexis Ackerman lives a troubled life, surrounded by gang violence and instability. Billie Eilish lives an interesting life of her own, having just started on her path towards worldwide stardom. When the two collide sparks fly immediately, though neither girl is ready to admit it's anything more than lust. ~ AU. Though the names of some characters are the same as people in real life, they are still characters. The actions of said characters do not necessarily reflect the views, personality, or actions of the people they're named after and based around. Contains violence, drug use, drinking, ptsd and anxiety episodes, sex, and strong language Main characters are 18+

Everyone says high school is hell. For Riley, it started with a girl named Billie. When Riley is assigned to help the new girl at school, she doesn't expect much. Billie is quiet, strange, always scribbling in that journal she won't let anyone touch. But something about her-her sharp wit, her soft voice, her secrets-draws Riley in. As they spend time together on a class project, Riley starts to uncover the shadows Billie hides behind her silence. Nightmares. Disappearances. Cold, dead stares. Still, Riley can't walk away-not when Billie starts to trust her. Not when Riley starts to care more than she should. But everything unravels when a terrifying event exposes the truth about Billie's mental health. As reality blurs and rumors burn through the halls of their school, Riley is left with one question: If she keeps loving Billie through all of it-will she survive it herself? ••• • #2 in comeoutandplay on 8.28.25