"Can I read the blurb on the back of your book, please?" I hear a soft, angelic voice to the right of me say. As a delicate, flawless hand reaches out and daintily touches and points to the book I was currently going to start reading.
I freeze for a second before slowly turning and locking eyes with the most beautiful pair of honey-colored eyes I have ever seen.
I gulp, "Sure."
I silently thank whoever gave me the power to make my voice come out steady.
She smiles at me. That inviting, kind, gentle, smile that I seem to never get enough of.
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Jane, a sophomore in high school who is a relatively normal person. She has a few friends, has a good relationship with her family, gets straight A's, loves reading, never sneaks out, just a good, normal kid.
Fia, a sweet girl that everyone loves. She's kind, wholesome, pretty, smart, and is perfect in every single way imaginable, flaws and all.
Jane has been going to school with Fia since 6th grade, and she never really paid much attention to Fia. Jane always thought she was just a boring good-two-shows. So she just didn't pay that much attention to Fia in middle school. But then, near the end of the eighth grade, they were all sent home to do online school because they needed to quarantine.
Then comes sophomore year, sophomore year was the year everything was supposed to go back to 'normal' and they were actually going back into the school, instead of online.
Throughout quarantine, Jane has found out she really, really likes girls - as well as guys. So, the first day of the sophomore year comes around, she sits down for her English class, then who does she see walk through the door?
Fia.
Fia, the most breathtaking person Jane has ever seen.
Fia, who no longer really looks like an awkward middle-schooler.
Fia, with heart-stopping honey-colored eyes that Jane curses herself for never noticing before.
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This is the story of Jane and Fia.
I chuckled slightly and shook my head. "Does that usually work for you? The cute little remarks and that nice smile." I teased.
He gave me a sheepish look of surprise. "Most girls would be flattered at my attempt to flirt with them."
I scoffed and shook my head. "Well, as a member of the "most girls" community, I can say that I am not."
"Wow. That's a bit harsh." He gave me a smug look and crossed his arms.
"Sorry," I shrugged. "I'm immune to boy charms. In fact, I think I'm allergic."
"Well, don't think so highly of yourself. Just because you have cute dimples and a pretty face, doesn't mean I find you attractive."
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Maya Cameron is a senior at Ohio State University and this is the year where you need to get your life together before you get pushed out into the real world. Writing is the only thing that keeps her sane after all of the trauma she's been though.
With her mom and dad's unfortunate death, she's been left under the care of her evil step-aunt and forced to stay with her annoying step-cousin. As if college isn't stressful enough.
And then there's this other guy in her life. They met online by accident and have been talking for months but she's not brave enough to make it something real.
Will Ashby is the all-around superstar on campus. He's practically royalty because he's the running back on the Ohio State Football team: one of the best college football teams in America. Will is the person guys want to be and guy girls want to be with. But in actuality, he'd rather blend in with the background noise. His only focus has been football and finishing his degree. That was until he met this girl. He doesn't even know her name or what she looks like, but she's the girl he'd want to be real with.
Because of circumstances, Will needs an English tutor or he won't be able to play. And much to her dismay, Maya is the perfect person for the job.
Started: January 2021
Completed: October 2021