1 part Ongoing When Lila starts at a new school, she never expects to be seated next to Casey-loud, confident, and unapologetically punk. Between late-night texts, stolen glances, and shared drumbeats, an unlikely connection sparks. But love in the fast lane of high school isn't simple. Hoodies become shields, music becomes an escape, and exes threaten to tear them apart.
As Lila joins Casey's band, Glass Veins, they fight for their place in the Battle of the Bands, navigate jealousy, and push the limits of trust and desire. Bruises-both physical and emotional-test their connection, and only together can they find the courage to survive the chaos of adolescence, music, and first love.
Full of raw energy, punk-rock grit, and tender queer romance, this story is about finding someone worth fighting for-and realizing that the right person might just be the one sitting next to you.