Zander, a 17 year old boy, tall, popular, average grades, and attractive, couldn't possibly be gay right? Wrong. He knows it to, ever sense freshmen year. Zander didn't need much time to figure out that he only liked boys, even though he has only had one crush. Back in freshmen year, he fell for this one boy, he admired from a distance because he was scared of what others would think of him. Would they think he was a freak? Would all his 4 years be ruined? Most likely. He keeps it to himself, though he isn't ashamed. Only his 2 closest friends know. While many people consider themselves his friend, they just like the popularity, and he is aware of this, of course. Until he ran into a boy named Anthony. Anthony has been here all 4 years, how has he just noticed him? Everything about him seems perfect. His height, looks, personality, and attitude. No matter what other say, or think, Zander must pursue him. This year, Zander's goal, is to make Anthony fall for him.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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