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Don't Look at Me Like That - Series Description
High school was supposed to be a fresh start for Carlos Rose.
After years of being bullied for his weight, Carlos walks into freshman year looking completely different - thinner, quieter, and carrying secrets no one can see. What no one knows is that the bullying didn't just disappear... it changed him. Beneath the surface, Carlos is struggling with an eating disorder, loneliness, and the fear that he'll never truly be enough.
When his former best friend Dominik starts acting like he barely knows him, old wounds reopen. Dominik is hiding his own secrets, trying to keep his reputation safe while his feelings become harder to ignore.
Around them, friendships grow complicated. Antonio hides feelings he doesn't fully understand. Willow and Wren's relationship brings love but also mistakes that shake the entire friend group. And Dustin, a new student with a temper and a troubled past, pulls Carlos into a relationship that is both passionate and dangerously toxic.
As rumors spread through a secret gossip page, betrayals surface, families fall apart, and fights push everyone to their limits. The group must face the truth about themselves, their friendships, and the damage they've caused.
Through heartbreak, forgiveness, and moments of unexpected love, they slowly learn that growing up isn't about being perfect - it's about surviving the chaos and finding the people who stay beside you through it all.
Don't Look at Me Like That is a dramatic coming-of-age story about identity, friendship, mental health, and the messy journey of figuring out who you really are.