(Always Johnathan Tyler Preston's point of view.)
Name: Johnathan Tyler Preston.
Nickname: Johnny (Well, at least I want it.), (in the future, from Ally: Johnnybear.)
Age: Fifteen.
Birthday: August 3, 1996.
Birthplace: Edens, North Carolina.
Moving to: Brednax, Virginia.
Favorite color: Dark blue.
Music: Rock and pop.
Sport: Hate all sports.
Holiday: Christmas.
Food: Pizza, cake, chicken, apples, pasta.
Movie: My Cousin Vinny.
Celebrity: Obviously Ralph Macchio.
Drink: Mountain Dew.
Animal: Dog.
Song: "Black or White" by Michael Jackson.
Are you in love: I 99.9% think I am.
Have you ever been in love: I thought I did with Claire.
Do you believe in love at first sight: Ever since I saw Ally, yes.
Longest relationship: Never had a relationship.
Kiss on first date: Nope.
Ever cheated on someone: Never had anyone.
Do you do drugs: I would never do something that stupid.
Do you drink: Only soda and water.
Do you have any regrets: Going to school in North Carolina.
Want to get married: Yeah, and now I think I know who. O.o
Want kids: Three.
Do you believe in yourself: No. I'm really insecure.
Biggest fear: Failure.
How do you want to die: In my wife's arms.
Do you get along with your parents: All the time. We love each other to pieces.
Do you swear: I might say damn or hell once and a while. Other than that, no.
Do you have a pet: I used to, but he died.
Do you party: No, I don't have friends. And either way, I'm not much into that stuff.
Do you get good grades: Well... I failed ninth grade, so you tell me.
Do you believe in God: Yeah, he's the reason for our life.
Aliens: Explain UFOs.
Ghost: Explain hauntings.
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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