everyone_loves_emily
Sixteen-year-old Scout isn't afraid of much-she's built for the outdoors, loves a good trail, and can navigate just about anything with a compass and a plan. But when it comes to talking to Forrest, all that confidence completely evaporates.
Forrest is quiet, thoughtful, and keeps to himself, spending his time blending into the background with a soft smile and a sketchpad in hand. Scout knows she wants to ask him out, but taking that first step feels bigger than climbing any mountain. Between overthinking every sentence, lingering in the quiet clearings along the local trails, and trying to find the perfect moment to speak up, she's running out of excuses to stay silent.
A gentle coming-of-age story about small-town trails, quiet crushes, and finding the courage to take the scenic route to someone's heart.