Not Like You.
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Jules Sawyer is a cheerleader, and a good one at that. She attends Penn State University with her best friend Avery Johnson. There is a mystery surrounding her past that no one seems to know about, and it doesn't help she comes to class with dark circles of exhaustion underneath her eyes. Her cheerful smile seems to fool most people, but not Noah.
Noah Jackson is the star quarterback, who has a good chance of making it to the NFL. With his best bro and star wide receiver, Jake Green, at his side, he believes he can conquer anything, except for the mystery of Jules Sawyer. He has been friends with her since high school, but he still hasn't learned anything new.
In this story, Noah will find out her secret, but how will he react to it? Will their stories go the way they hoped? Find out more inside "Not Like You."
TW: there are themes of violence, SA and Grape, Suicidal thoughts and self-harm, PTSD, and a few more. Please read at your own risk, and remember, my dms are always open.
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