"Why do you do that?" he gulps. I feel my breath hitch in my throat. "It helps me keep control of the I way feel inside." "Promise you'll never do this again?" he asks. "Promise," I say, hiding my two chubby fingers that are crossed behind my back. ⚠️TW⚠️ eating disorders, sexual assault, self harm, suicide attempts, body dysmorphia. Do not read if you are sensitive to these topics. ⚠️

This is the sequel (continuation) of After. Hardin and Tessa's relationship will be tested in ways she never expected, but he knew of all along.

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.

When Emily, a girl who suffers from depression, anxiety, and self harm, finds the guy she's been looking for, how could she not get closer? It's a difficult road, though, due to her depression, which keeps her isolated, anxiety, which makes it difficult for her to have contact, and her self harm, which she has to hide. Follow her through her battle with Love and Hate.