Pressuretobeperfect Stories

*✧Kai has a reputation at school. Tall. Athletic. Quiet. People call him a bully, even though most of the time he's just too shy to explain himself. Yukio, the calm and intelligent class president, seems to be the only person not afraid of him. In fact... Yukio might be watching him a little too closely. What starts as awkward encounters and teasing arguments slowly turns into something strange - a secret relationship neither of them wants to label. Kai insists they're just frenemies. Yukio doesn't argue. But whenever someone gets too close to Kai, Yukio's calm expression darkens... just a little. Because if Kai belongs anywhere- It's next to him.*✧

Nearing the edge of the cliff, the girl carefully crept away, creating a huge gap between her and the cliff, wanting to run away from the dreaded place that held so many memories, memories she wanted to escape from. Past images cloud her thoughts. Haunting her. Waiting for her walls to fall. And then, a savior from her ghosts, the muscular figure and medium sized frame creating a shadow over her tiny one, her thoughts quickly scattering as she gasps in surprise. “Wha- what are you doing here?” she stutters. “Looking for you,” Suddenly remembering why she was here in the first place, she stands up, making sure to grab her things, looks at him for a split second, and runs. Far away from the past. Far away from her friends and family. Far away from the pressure. Far away from Justin Marks.

Aurora, a rising fashion influencer, has built a life of carefully crafted perfection. Her Instagram feed is a testament to her success, showcasing a world of luxury, glamour, and a seemingly perfect relationship with her charming boyfriend Liam. But behind the polished facade, a storm is brewing. Liam, a free spirit with a taste for impulsive behavior, is a constant threat to Aurora's perfectly constructed world. He's like a goldfish in a bowl, constantly bumping into the glass, trying to break free from the confines of her perfectly crafted life. As Liam's actions start to jeopardize Aurora's image, she finds herself caught between her love for him and her desperate need to maintain her carefully curated persona. She pleads with him to "Please, please, please" behave in a way that won't ruin her reputation, but his unpredictable nature only intensifies the pressure. "The Perfect Picture" is a poignant exploration of the pressures of modern life, the complexities of love, and the importance of authenticity. It's a story about finding balance, about learning to accept our flaws, and about the importance of being true to ourselves, even if it means breaking free from the gilded cage of our own making.

"He saved millions of life's, but couldn't save his."