TW: BODY DISMORPHIA (FL IS NOT HAPPY ABOUT HOW HER BODY LOOKS AND IS CONSTANTLY COMPARING IT TO OTHER)
In the heart of the bustling city of Ralph , shy and introverted high school student Lily spear struggles with self-confidence. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she's asked out by the handsome nerd of the high school Jake Morgan. Despite their differences, Lily slowly starts to open up to Jake, finding solace in his calming nature and nerdish charm.
However, as their friendship deepens, Lily discovers something about Jake that leaves her Heartbroken and feeling utterly betrayed, Lily distances herself from him, vowing never to trust him again.
Fueled by anger and a newfound determination, she transforms herself over, emerging more confident and resilient than ever.
As the time passes Lily and Jake find themselves in a heated rivalry. Jake, regretful and desperate to make amends, is met with Lily's cold and unforgiving demeanor. Despite the tension and their clashing personalities, the spark between them remains undeniable.
Through a series of unexpected events and challenges, they begin to see each other in a new light. Jake learns to respect and admire Lily's strength, while Lily grapples with her lingering feelings for him while understanding him. As they navigate their complex emotions and the tumultuous world of high school, they slowly inch towards forgiveness and rekindle their bond, ultimately rediscovering their love for each other in the most unexpected of ways.
ready for a story of betrayal, growth, and redemption unfolds, proving that sometimes, love can emerge from the most unlikely of places.
**Romance Reads 2024 Winner in "Friends and Family"!**
Worlds collide when a formerly overweight teen befriends a blinded football player and is forced to confront her growing feelings for the boy who lost it all.
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Mateo "Tay" Perez's perfect world comes crashing down after one mistake. Losing his brother is devastating. Losing his vision feels like punishment. Now, uncertainty shrouds his future, like the shadows he barely sees, leaving the once-privileged boy bitter and adrift.
Emori Hagen has spent years believing that if she could just lose weight, all the hurtful comments and mental pain would go away. But after a summer of relentless dieting, she can't shake the feeling that it's not enough. That one wrong choice will make her that girl again.
When their paths cross as the new school year begins, neither of them are who they used to be. Emori is running from a past that still lives inside her. But something unspoken ties them together: the quiet understanding of what it means to be lost.
She wants to pull him out of the darkness. He doesn't think he deserves to be saved. But maybe together, they can find a way to heal.
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Started: April 5th, 2020
Completed: August 30th, 2021
Character banners by @avadel
Cover by @Shreya_VA
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