BASHFUL
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It's tough being an introvert. Prioritizing time alone but also falling for someone simultaneously is no easy feat.
Especially for Eli, who has always been skeptical of relationships with others which resulted in him only having 2-3 close friends.
For the longest time, Eli Beckhams has chosen himself over others. He may be selfish, but the people he has been close to have always been hurt from experiences with a loved one so there really is no point in trying to have a so-called "love life". As he nears adulthood, a mere blind date will change his whole routine. Will he stay isolated or will love prevail ?
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