Lisa Barry and Rex Gardner are best friends, but Rex wants something more. And yet out of fear of upsetting Lisa, he blows it off for a long time. Maybe just a little too long.
Kyle Thatcher loves drama. As the editor of the school newspaper, he can't resist a good story. But when he tries to use Lisa for one, he wins her heart first, which Rex can't forgive.
But darker things are brewing. When Lisa makes an attempt on her own life, Kyle does everything he can to heal her troubles. However, unthinkable consequences come to Kyle, who has to decide what is more important: Lisa or his career. With Rex closing in on Lisa, and scandal closing in on Kyle's writings, the choice may not be easy to make. Not to mention Lisa might have plans of her own....
CONTENT WARNING: This story contains several emotional and psychological triggers, including self-harm and suicide. Your discretion is advised.
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Amelia Johnson has always kept her life under control - until the day she loses her father. Suddenly, she's left juggling responsibilities, emotions, and a quiet ache she can't seem to fix.
The last person she expects to notice is Kyle Marshall - her longtime rival, the guy who's always had a smug grin and a snarky comment ready just for her.
But now, Kyle's different.
He shows up when she needs help. He doesn't push, doesn't ask for anything in return - and it leaves Amelia more confused than comforted.
Kyle doesn't understand it either. He just knows that for the first time, he wants to be there for her, even if he can't explain why.
Neither of them is ready for the way things start to shift - for the quiet moments, the unexpected trust, the feeling that maybe the person you thought you hated was exactly who you needed all along.
Sometimes, the heart knows a sure thing long before you do.