25 parts Complete Mira Harper has always flown under the radar at Crestwood High-content with her small group of friends, her unremarkable grades, and the hope that senior year would pass by without drama. But when Ethan Carter, the school's top scorer and most mysterious student, sits behind her in class, her quiet life starts to unravel.
Ethan is as cold as he is brilliant, known for his aloofness and his habit of keeping everyone at arm's length. He's never had friends, never joined in with the rest of the students, and certainly never paid any attention to someone like Mira. But something about him draws her in, even though he seems determined to keep the world-and her-out.
As their paths cross more often, Mira finds herself entangled in a growing mystery surrounding Ethan's silence. With each passing day, she can't help but wonder: what secrets is Ethan hiding behind that stoic mask? And why does she feel like she's the only one who can crack through the icy wall he's built around himself?
Filled with romantic tension, unexpected twists, and lighthearted moments, Before the last bell is a story of love, secrets, and the challenges of breaking through the barriers we create to protect ourselves.
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