"Sugar and Honey?" I watched as she stirred her tea, the light brown color shimmering in the sun matching her eyes. "Guilty, what can I say I'm a sucker for sweets," Zara gave me the softest smile, a smile as sweet as her tea. One I'd trade the world for. Honey eyes and a sweet smile, the color to her cheeks as she held the warm tea, smiling at the steam rising from it. A sweetness I didn't deserve. A sweetness I'd be selfish to want. But if holding her hands in mine made me selfish, then for fucks sake I'll be the most selfish person in the world. • • • Finn, a 16 year old high school student dealing with dark thoughts and dysphoria. Between an eating disorder and an abusive family, Finn slips farther each day. What happens when Zara begins to notice and take interest in Finn. Will she see the things no one else does? Can she help pull Finn out of the ashes, or are they already too far gone? #3 wlnb - 7/8/22 #452 nonbinary - 7/14/22 #154 sh - 9/21/22 Tw this story contains: Self harm Anorexia Suicidal thoughts Intrusive thoughts Abuse Body and gender dysphoria Anxiety and panic disorders If you are easily triggered please don't read it

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