10 parts Ongoing Val thought senior high would be just another routine - until he came crashing in like sunshine.
She was ready for a quiet school year. A new section, more academic pressure, and maybe a few distant friendships. That's all Val expected... until Lio transferred in.
But that plan flies out the window the moment Lio walks in - the golden retriever-type transferee who's friendly with everyone, especially her. He's loud, funny, charming, and way too good at making her feel seen. Soon, people start teasing them like they're already a couple... and the worst part? Lio isn't denying anything. In fact, he leans in.
But just as things are starting to bloom, Eli returns - Val's ex-best friend, her comfort zone, and the boy she once secretly loved. He's always been open about who he is, bisexual and unapologetically himself, and Val knew that all along - but it didn't stop her from liking him. Now he's back, and suddenly, they're close again. Closer than ever.
Senior year was never supposed to be this complicated. But maybe the best stories are the ones you don't see coming - the kind that make your heart race, even if you don't know where they'll end.
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