In which a girl can't go a day without an anxiety attack and a boy can't go a day without noticing

Rebecca has always had a rough time in life, she's in and out of therapy for years, but so has Michael Clifford, the Australian boy in the grade above her. When Michael all of a sudden begins to talk to Rebecca, she freaks out and is very confused, but her feelings towards the boy begin to change as they become closer. WARNING may involve triggering or upsetting content.

Hayley lives in Cairns with her mum and they never really got along, one summers day though, she meets Michael who just moved up from Sydney. It was like it was meant to be with them, but Hayley has some secrets, some worse than others, and when they come out, will Michael still care for her like the first time? Or will one thing be the last straw? ******TRIGGER WARNING******* If you are easily triggered, please be aware that there is mention of self harm in this story. I love you all and I'm here for you <3 please stay strong if things are hard, an you can talk to me about anything. The Author xxx

❝ you're the only boy who's ever made me forget about all the bad, you're my distraction ❞ © hemmkinks **warning: deals with depression/self harm/suicide throughout much of the story, don't read if this is a triggering subject for you.