I have a friend who fell madly in love.
He gave everything he had to show his love for her, his time, his money, his life.
But there was another man that she had loved, that she had moved on to, played my friend, played with his heart.
I told him to let her go but he would listen, he even yelled mean things to me when I told him that she wasn't worth it.
I know he didn't mean what he said, it was a hard time for him, but I still felt guilty for telling him what he should do with his life.
But I want to make sure he's safe, to have his back, I love him and I want him to know that.
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At this point, the story may have mild language. I recommend 13 years and up to read..
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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