"Zunaira, a bright and ambitious high school student, navigates the challenges of adolescence, family expectations, and first love in a world turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. As she struggles to find her place and assert her independence, Zunaira discovers that true connection and self-discovery can emerge in the most unexpected ways, especially through her blossoming relationship with Veer and her loyal friendship with Siya. Dive into this heartwarming and relatable tale of self-discovery, friendship, and the power of human connection, set against the backdrop of lockdowns, online classes, and new beginnings."
[Setting: A quiet corner of the school courtyard, during lunch break]
Zunaira: "Why do you always have to be so charming, Veer? Can't you just be normal for once?"
Veer: "Normal is boring, Zunaira. And I'm not charming, I'm just...me."
Zunaira: "You're impossible, that's what you are."
Veer: "Impossible to resist, maybe?"
[They share a sparkling glance, before Zunaira looks away, blushing]
Zunaira: "Don't get too confident, Veer. I'm still not going to let you borrow my notes."
Veer: "I wouldn't dream of it, Zunaira. But maybe...just maybe...I'll convince you to study with me instead?"
[The scene fades to black, leaving the reader wondering what's next for Zunaira and Veer]
Have you ever had a crush on somebody you knew you never had a chance with? It sucks right, try crushing on the same boy since the 8th grade.
When seventeen-year-old Aniya is beginning to give up on her silly crush, fate brings them together in the same house after a freak accident. Aniya has been through a lot but this was the most unexpected.
Victor Simon is your typical student. He gets good grades, respectful to his teachers, and does well in school. He wasn't interested in wasting his time with many friends or girls. His agitation then grows when he finds that the girl he rejected two years ago comes to live with his family. Little did he know how much his life would change in that exact time frame.
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"I hate you," I gritted my teeth, a tear daring to slip out. I stepped backwards tying to get away but my back collided against the door.
He took another step trapping me in between his arms. My heart thudded loudly in my chest as he brought his face closer to mine with a proud smirk playing out on his lips.
The room was dark but I could still see the outline of his face, his eyes, his lips.
Fuck.
His alluring cologne graced my senses, but clouded my brain as he inched closer to me. "You sure about that?" He raised an eyebrow, amusement evident in his tone.
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#1 - interracial - 1/27/22
#1 - hot - 2/26/23
#1 - drama - 6/2/22
#1 - cold - 3/3/23
#2 - teenromance - 5/21/22
#2 - tutor - 2/21/22
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This book is inspired by the manga series Itazura Na Kiss.
TW: This story contains violence, mature themes, and may mention mental health disorders/illnesses so please read at your own risk.