Roseslikesyou
I am never, ever falling in love again."
That was the sacred promise Gabrielle made to herself after her ultimate heartbreak in Grade 6. Gathering all her courage to confess her long-time crush to Tyler, the school's notorious bad boy, she expected a romance. Instead, she was met with brutal rejection and public humiliation. Shattered, Gabrielle locked her heart away, vowing to never let another guy break her defense.
Four years later, Gabrielle is now a focused Grade 10 student with one goal: survive high school, get good grades, and keep her heart safe.
Her plan is going perfectly-until River enters the frame.
For weeks, Gabrielle notices River's intense gaze fixed on her. At first, she dismisses it, telling herself there's no way he is looking at her. But as the stolen glances continue, she resorts to avoiding his eyes entirely. Her mind screams a constant warning: "Focus on your studies, self. You are not falling for this."
But feelings are stubborn things.
As days turn into months, Gabrielle's carefully built walls begin to crack. A sudden warmth in her chest and a betraying blush every time he walks by prove there is no denying it anymore. She is breaking her own ultimate rule. She is falling.
What Gabrielle doesn't realize is that she isn't the only one hiding a secret. Behind River's silent stares lies a quiet devotion. They are two hearts harboring the exact same hidden feelings.
Can Gabrielle truly protect her future while running away from her heart? Or will she finally muster the courage to say... I'm falling in love again?