some people fall in love on purpose. Mara never meant to. After years of learning that people leave, she's convinced herself that wanting too much, expecting too much, is what gets you hurt. So when Sloane walks into her life, guarded, complicated, and just as afraid of getting close... Mara knows better than to let her in. At least, that's what she tells herself. They make it simple. No labels. No promises. No expectations. Just something casual. But somewhere between the late night conversations, stolen glances, unspoken jealousy and the moments neither of them are willing to call love, the rules begin to blur. Because how do you keep something casual when she becomes the first person you want to tell everything to? When walking away hurts more than staying ever did? And when both of you are carrying hearts that were never meant to survive another goodbye? Maybe Mara and Sloane were only meant to be a temporary distraction. Or maybe, they were never casual at all. A story about two girls, two damaged hearts, and the terrifying possibility that sometimes the person you were never supposed to fall for is the person who finally makes you want to stay. You can expect new chapters to be released at least once a week!