Jenna Sims- The brunette, brown eyed, popular girl from high school, expecting to be popular already going into college. 'Popular' in some ways. Nicolette "Colette" Jacobs- The self centered, green eyed, red head. She is ready for whatever collage throws at her. Everyone should love her, I mean, come on! Who doesn't love a red head, right? Leigh Beckham- The blonde, hazel eyed, nerd. Geek, as she prefers. She just wants to 'Get in and get out' as quick as possible, with good grades of course. Carter Johnson- The blonie, with blue eyes. HE was the popular guy back there in high school, by the way, he still wears his jacket. He is positive to get the ladies. Justin Boysie- The dark haired punk boy. Not much to be said because not much has been seen. Luke Cee- The deep brown, ice eyed boy. Same as Leigh. He just needs to move as quick as possible. These kids have to learn to expect the least expected.
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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