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Complete, First published May 12, 2020
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Grayson Summers has loved Talia Chase since kindergarten-but while she barely remembers him, he's never stopped watching from afar. When fate brings them closer after a championship night, long-buried feelings begin to surface.

***

Sometimes, the guy falls in love first. Deeply.

In kindergarten, she gave him a flower. She forgot her kindness, but he would always remember. 

No matter how many girls Grayson Summers dates or hooks up with, he can never forget Talia Chase. Accidentally labeled as the high school's womanizer, he continuously collects more and more problems. Too scared of rejection, Grayson has never asked Talia to be his, and only spends his time hopelessly dreaming. 

Talia is confused. Her friends have told her Grayson Summers is not a guy who smiles or is kind, but Talia swears she has seen him act both of those ways before. 

The universe has plans.

After the night of the basketball state championship, Talia finds herself questioning Grayson's true reasons behind his actions as the two grow closer together. 

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Warning: this story contains strong language, alcohol and drug use, and sexual content
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