From the streets of Union City, New Jersey, to St. Louis, Missouri , Harper Cruz's world has been turned upside down by his parents' divorce. Moving in with his cousins. Harper, known for his extravagant parties, during October he throws his infamous Pick A Boo Halloween bash. On that fateful night, amidst the swirl of costumes and the intoxicating thrill of anonymity, Harper's heart is captured by an enigmatic and nameless boy. Their connection is instant, their chemistry undeniable, and together they dive into the magic of the night, sharing moments that seem to transcend reality.
But just as quickly as their bond forms, it shatters. The boy vanishes, leaving Harper desperate to uncover his identity. When he finally does, Harper is determined to pursue something real, something lasting. Yet, the path to love is never straightforward. The boys find themselves clashing, their fiery arguments threatening to extinguish the spark they once shared.
Fate intervenes when they are paired together for a school project, forcing them to face their feelings and confront their past misunderstandings. As they navigate the challenges and triumphs of working side by side, Harper and his mysterious love interest must decide if their connection is strong enough to overcome the obstacles in their way. Can they transform their passionate arguments into something deeper, something that might just be the start of a beautiful relationship?
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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