The Speech
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  • Time 5h 8m
Ongoing, First published Oct 14, 2021
Mature
#Wattys2024
Two love stories, one friend group. A new school year has started and changes are well on their way. 

Avery has been in the public eye for as long as she can remember. Being popular in school due to her stunning looks, and being the daughter of some high up people, she was always being watched. She has the picture perfect boyfriend, friend group, and house. All she could ever ask for right? But all she really wanted was for someone to really and truly see her. Not look at her, but see her for who she is inside and out. And it seemed like the only person who could do that, was her best friend, Theo.

Theo has been by Avery's side since the day he met her in freshman year. He was the new kid that no one knew. But Avery, with her bright smile and deep brown eyes, made him feel like he was home. He never oversteps, and respects all of her boundaries, but when she's in trouble, or someone's hurt her? He'll call in Jackie to sit by her side, while he fixes every issue that's been causing her stress or pain. 

Jackie, Avery's childhood friend. They've known each other since they were 5 years old and she has grown up with Avery and her brother Dylan. Avery is like family to her, the sister she never had and she will always be a call away. Jackie is usually roped into the party scene by Avery by force, and never by choice. She usually makes it her job to keep an eye on everyone.

Dylan, Avery's brother, is in her friend group by association, and friends with Jackie though neither will admit it. Jackie is like a sister to him, he grew up with her. Plus he has a girlfriend with problems that will keep him more than distracted for a while. He's too sweet for his own good, and he gets pushed around because of it.
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