Note: Fiction only, slow-burn, lazy author.
On a vibrant college campus, two star students, Clara and Love, navigate a complex rivalry that began in high school. Clara, tall and aloof, excels in academics and basketball, her cold logic and determination intimidating those around her. Love, a petite brunette with a bubbly personality, thrives in social settings and art, her emotional arguments often clashing with Clara's analytical mind.
Their journey is marked by misunderstandings, jealousy, and moments of genuine connection, challenging their perceptions and drawing them closer. As they confront their feelings, they realize that their differences might be the very thing that makes them compatible.
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.
[[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]