In the harmonious high school life, two best friends, Blake and Louis, march to the beat of their shared love for music at Crestwood High. However, their melody takes a dissonant turn when the school reveals itself to be an extraordinary labyrinth of secrets. As the plot thickens, Louis unexpectedly encounters his ex, sparking a tale of unspoken words and uncharted emotions.
Meanwhile, Blake finds herself entangled in a rivalry with a classmate. However, the tango of hatred transforms into tender, unexpected feelings coming to light. The quartet, joined by their shared passion for music, decides to form a band, becoming both the soundtrack and the central players in their high school's narrative.
As they navigate the mysteries hidden within Crestwood High's walls, the friends-turned-lovers must harmonize their relationships to not get caught and keep their band's reputation untouched. In this captivating tale of friendship, love, and music, the quartet's journey not only forms the soundtrack of their lives but also becomes the key to unlocking the life-changing discoveries about their high school.
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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