He chuckled, tapping my notebook.
"𝑪'𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒎𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒐𝒏, but it's exhausting watching you try so hard."
"And what's that supposed to mean?"
He leaned in, his breath warm against my cheek. "It means you're too busy building walls to realize what's right in front of you."
He was too close, and for some reason, I couldn't look away.
"I'm not trying to win you over, Artemis," he whispered, his voice softer now. "Just giving you a reason to let go."
And just like that, I lost my words
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𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒔 𝑪𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍 is about to start her final year at Westfield Academy, she's long been known as the 'perfect student.' With impeccable grades, pristine reputation, and a calm demeanor. But what no one knows is that behind her carefully crafted image, Artemis is hiding pieces of herself-parts of her past and the darkness she keeps. She's not the flawless, angelic figure everyone assumes she is.
𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒐 𝑨𝒅𝒂𝒎𝒔, on the other hand, is the mysterious popular guy. Quiet, brooding, and always surrounded by his group of friends, Mateo is a puzzle no one can seem to solve. Despite his good looks and sculpted physique, no one truly knows the real him. Girls are drawn to him, but he keeps his distance, never giving anyone a glimpse into his life.
His touch leaves her breathless, and with each passing moment, she finds herself pulled deeper into a world she never thought she'd be part of. But as their bond grows stronger, a shadow from Artemis's past threatens to tear them apart. Will she be able to face her darkest fears and overcome the haunting memories that still plague her?
As their obsession for each other deepens, they'll discover just how far they're willing to go to protect the fragile connection. But the question remains-can they truly escape their pasts and find the love they've always craved? Or will it be the one thing that destroys them both?
Watch them being obsessed with each others
Jordan never noticed Juliet. Juliet had given up to get his attention. And if they end up hiding together in the same closet, he can't stop talking about himself. So how to shut him up? Kissing him...
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Jordan Decker is an arrogant senior in King Valley, a footballer and an A-grade student.
All teachers liked him, girls adored him and guys wanted to be friends with. A total cliche.
And like always, in every girly romantic book, he has the gorgeous girlfriend, luxury car and EGO as big as New York City.
Juliet Maine has a lot on her plate, working as a waitress in Lory's Diner she is asked to open a new business in her hometown. After graduation she will fly to New York to study law at NYU, leaving her family behind and start her independent life. When she is pulled into her highschool's crush's love-life problems, she finally understands why falling in love with him was a bad idea.
But she doesn't know that Jordan had noticed her from day one.
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I climb up the stairs and find myself in a long corridor what spread to two directions. Matt's bedroom was on the east wing so I turn to my left and walk toward the last door in the end. But before I can reach half way, a door on my right opens and out runs Jordan. We bump into each other.
"What the..???"
I steady myself, grabbing his jacket and prevent myself from falling backward.
"Run!" He says.
"What?" I release him.
"Run," he grabs my hand and starts pulling me with him.
"Why would I...?"
I turn around while I'm dragged toward the stairs and see Tiffany, all angry and face cherry red come throw the door Jordan had exited a minute ago.
"You dirty bitch!" She yells at the top of her lungs as she sees me, Jordan's hand still gripes me.
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