The Heart Behind Those Thick, Black Glasses
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Amber Grey is a nerd. But she doesn't like to admit it. Even though she is beautiful, in and out, people are blinded by her glasses and intelligence. Amber sits alone throughout lunch because no-one wants to be friends with a nerd. When popular Ryan Smith tries to be Amber's only friend, he messes it up. But she doesn't realise that he actually has a crush on her and has since Year 8. Now that they are in Year 12, will he show her his feelings? Will he tell her or will she find out? Does she feel the same way? He has to do something about it, WITHOUT breaking The Heart Behind Those Thick, Black Glasses.
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