Stand By My Side
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Scarlett Blackwood's life hasn't been all that great for the past year. She's suffering through depression and the dreadful memories flooding through her head on a daily basis aren't helping. Scarlett's life is turned upside down even more when Xander Moore, a cute yet awkward jerk moves into town. As they grow closer together, Xander tries to help Scarlett through her depression, whether she wants it or not. Scarlett doesn't want to admit it, but she likes Xander. Even with this in her mind, she does everything she can to push him away. She's afraid she'll just get hurt like she always does if she ever becomes more than friends. And Scarlett has been keeping a secret for a while, and she doesn't want anyone to know, not even Xander. Will Scarlett and Xander become something more? Will Xander find out Scarlett's secret?
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