Grace McNeil tried to stay under the radar in her small town of Pinoa, especially in school. She had her friends, she enjoyed her activities, and liked her quiet life. She wasn't popular and refused to play the popularity games, refused to spread rumors, and didn't share her opinions with anyone but her sister and closest friends. But, Jace Meyers had always watched her, always adored her, always wanted her, and one day decides she is his. He claims her as his girlfriend by simply giving her his class ring and telling her she belonged to him. She was furious and fought against it. But he was popular, he was a star jock, he knew how to play the popularity games, and how to run the town rumor mill the teens called the "Pinoa Pipeline". He told everyone she was his girlfriend, and nothing she could do changed anyone's belief in that. He even threatens her crush to stay away from her. Her parents even encourage her to go along with it, to give Jace a chance. Now, Grace must figure out whether to join in or how to beat him at his own game. Does she go along with it and hope he eventually gets tired of it all, or maybe fall for him, like her friends suggest, or does she use the Pinoa Pipeline and play the popularity games to get rid of him?

***Currently on Hold*** This story took a turn in a different direction than I originally planned, and is now off track. Ugh! I have several other stories I am currently working on (a few unpublished, as of yet). I will come back to this story at some point, but this is as far as it goes, for now.*** Jessica is back in her childhood home for the weekend in the small town where she grew up. Her parents have sold the house, so she was back for one last look and to go through what items she had left there. While deciding what to keep and what to toss or donate, various items stir memories. She remembers old relationships from high school and college. These memories, seen in a new light, give her some insight into herself.

Gemma is a shy wall flower. She starts her junior year of high school with a new look. She has the support of her best friend Savannah, her sister Cayla, and her best friend Sahar, plus the lasting reputation of her older brothers to get her through this year. She's not afraid of being bullied, but she is afraid of coming out of her shell. She's never had a boyfriend, never been kissed, and never had any real friends other than Savannah who has been her best friend since preschool. Xander is the new kid in the junior class. They notice each other immediately. They have an instant connection that neither of them can explain. Yet they never seem to acknowledge or explore this connection. Jonnie is her long time crush. They have been classmates for years, and he finally notices her. Or has he always noticed her? Nathaniel is the jerk jock that never dates a girl, having a reputation as "one and done" kinda' guy. Reputations can often be false, and built on rumors, but other times they are built on too much truth. He sets his sights on Gemma and she begins to unravel the truth behind who he really is. Who will be her first date, first kiss, and first boyfriend? Will she continue coming out of her shell, or will it all be too much for her. Will this wallflower bloom or wilt?

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