Benny Ross, quiet, unconfident, closeted gay boy. Andrew Taylor, popular, hot, with a killer British accent. The two are so different, but so alike.
When Benny moves in with his mums in Florida after his father is arrested for abuse, he's forced into leaving homeschooling and attending high school for reals. His mums think it'll be good for him. His best friend thinks it'll be good for him. Benny thinks otherwise. Thrown into the world of teenagers, Benny's world is in for some drastic changes.
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This story contains love, drama, heartache, stupid humour, possible mature scenes, and of course, gayness. Enjoy.
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there might be some mature themes later on- but I'll make sure to put warnings beforehand so innocent beans don't get corrupted :')
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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