Amara has always found solace in the quiet corners of her world-books, sketches, and the structured lines of architecture that give her comfort. As an introverted soul navigating the chaotic labyrinth of college life, she prefers solitude to the spotlight, especially when it comes to her chaotic friend group, which includes the infuriatingly cheerful Sebastian. With his infectious laughter and extroverted energy, he seems to thrive on being the center of attention, drawing the spotlight wherever he goes.
But as fate would have it, they're stuck in the same friend group of eight, colliding in every chaotic gathering where their differences only seem to magnify. Amara can't help but see Sebastian as an annoying ray of sunshine that disrupts her carefully arranged plans. He doesn't get her reluctance, and she can't fathom his relentless optimism.
Yet, beneath the layers of misunderstandings and sarcastic banter, there are threads of something unexpected-moments where their opposite natures begin to weave together in surprising ways. As they're forced into each other's orbit, both Amara and Sebastian must confront the delicate dance of friendship, challenge their preconceived notions, and maybe-just maybe-discover that the friction between them might spark something more than just irritation.
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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