Noria Flutterfield, a simple 16 y/o, used to lead a normal life, like every other teenager, filled with regrets that she hid from everyone, including herself, at time. Until one day, in some year of 2000's, Noria's and Alec Kensington's, her childhood bestfriend's, paths cross again. As Alec re-enters her life, the above to be seventeen y/o Noria starts slowly to let go of her fears and fall in love with him. As the story progresses, we get to dive deeper into the daily wars Noria fights in her head, as well as the beautiful flowers that grow inside of it. The innocence of the young girl struggles to survive in the world of ignorance, while her silly heart breaks over a guy who chose someone else.
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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