TEENAGE CHRONICLES SERIES #1 Maria was a senior high school student known for her quiet demeanor and unassuming presence. However, behind her reserved facade, she harbored a deep passion for painting. Every day after school, Maria would retreat to her room, where she would lose herself in a world of colors and creativity. Her paintings were a reflection of her innermost thoughts and emotions, each stroke of the brush revealing a part of her soul that she kept hidden from the world. Cael, a boy with a kind heart and an innocent charm that endeared him to everyone around him. He had always admired Maria from afar, captivated by the way she seemed to light up whenever she talked about art. Unbeknownst to Maria, Cael had developed a secret crush on her, his feelings growing stronger with each passing day.