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Nexus Olihe is introverted, sarcastic, and quietly navigating the rollercoaster of her tumbling life. At 17, she's busy juggling family drama, the pressure of university lectures, and the confusing emotions surrounding her childhood crush, Gwyn-now a cool, older friend in her final years of uni. As their friendship deepens, Nexus begins to realize her feelings might be more than a passing crush, but Gwyn's time at university looms over them. Amidst family events and stolen moments, Nexus must confront her fears of rejection, her desire for something more, and the bittersweet reality of growing up.
Will turning 18 change everything between them, or will Nexus's heart be left waiting for a wish that might never come true?
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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