Back At Sixteen

When Azeeza, a bright and bubbly teenager, meets Khalil, a brooding and mysterious transfer students, she's determined to break down his walls and befriend him. But Khalil's not interested, immune to her charms- or so it seems.
As they engage in a series of playful battles, and verbal sparring matches, Azeeza finds herself drawn to the enigmatic newcomer, despite his prickly exterior. Or was it the other way around?

Behind Azeeza's bright smile and quick wit lies a heart shattered into a million pieces.

As they grow closer, Azeeza and Khalil aren't able to confront their own dark past and the traumas that have shaped them. But when the walls Azeeza built around herself begin to crumble, she's forced to confront the darkness she's been running from- or let them consume her.

Khalil, having secrets of his own that haunts him, tries to gain hold of himself. As their connection deepens, the conflicting turmoil heightens.

Will Azeeza and Khalil find love and healing in each others arms, or will their scars tear them apart? Dive into this heart-wrenching tale of love, loss, and self-discovery to find out.

This is not your ordinary love story (⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧

Please note the following warnings:

- Explicit violence, bloodshed, and gruesome deaths.
- Depictions of assault, abuse, and trauma.
- Mature themes and situations that might occur may be disturbing to some readers.
- Strong language.
- And a lazy writer.(⁠눈⁠‸⁠눈⁠)

Reader discretion is advised. If you are sensitive to explicit content, please proceed with caution.

~funraita