Skye Shelby, the head cheerleader at Garland High School, the lead actress in the plays, her family owns the town's only But amazing cafe, and she's the most popular girl in the school. She's also been my crush since middle school, but has a boyfriend who's also the captain of the soccer team. She has the perfect life
As for me, I'm only popular due to my brother, who's on the football team but also from me being one of the top actors as well. Our Dad doesn't like the fact One of his sons loves theatre, so I also joined football to make him happy. our mom supports me either way but our dad doesn't care her opinion. What he says is what happens.
One day, after school, I see her crying. I was surprised to see her crying, and I speak to her, comforting her, we become close friends each passing day. Day by day I see the real her, seeing past the mask she puts on.
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Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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