Every time she laughs,
She hopes he's watching.
Not so that he sees her happy,
But maybe, just maybe
He'll fall for her smile.
Just as hard as she fell for his.
Ryan Edwards. Commonly known as a 'goody two shoes' by her peers. She's supposed to be sensible, prim and proper, but really she's like every other teen. She drinks, she swears and she parties, but she has a heart of gold.
Noah Evans. The embodiment of perfect, he's loved by all, he's praised by everyone, but no one really understands him. He sees something in himself that no one else does, but maybe, just maybe, Ryan can be that someone.
Welcome to the whirlwind of Ryan and Noah
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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