In the bustling halls of Crestwood High, Nyssa Abrahams is determined to carve out her own path. Armed with a sharp tongue and a penchant for dark humor, she navigates the challenges of her new school with her signature bluntness. Known for her unhinged-ness and snarky, she often finds satisfaction in delivering bad news just to witness the reactions of her peers, channeling her anger into witty comebacks. With her striking long, wavy black hair tied back in a low ponytail and piercing dark chocolate eyes, Nyssa isn't afraid to stand out.
Enter Aiden Rhodes, the golden-hearted hockey star center whose sunny disposition and infectious laughter light up every room. Standing tall at 6'0" with a messy shock of blonde hair and ocean-blue eyes, he embodies the spirit of a golden retriever-always optimistic and eager to please, albeit a bit clueless when it comes to academics. Aiden's street smarts and laid-back charm make him popular among his teammates, but it's his endearing nature that truly sets him apart. When Aiden first catches a glimpse of Nyssa on the sidelines during a hockey game, he's immediately captivated by her fierce presence and unique beauty. Despite their vastly different personalities, he feels an irresistible pull toward her. As their worlds collide, Aiden becomes determined to break through Nyssa's tough exterior and discover the vulnerabilities hidden beneath her fiery demeanor.
Amidst the whirlwind of school events, hockey practices, and unexpected encounters, Aiden's cheerful persistence slowly chips away at Nyssa's defenses. As they navigate their contrasting natures, they learn that love can blossom in the unlikeliest of places.
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"I don't know what you're doing to me, but I don't like it, Aiden"
"I may not be the smartest person savage," He stepped closer "But I know enough to tell that you very much do love what my presence has been doing to you."
I felt a hand under my chin and then I was looking right into Aiden's eyes. "You know that I care about you, right?" He used the same hushed tone. Aiden cared about me? Well, I knew he cared about me, but I didn't know he cared about me.
It makes sense.
I shrugged. "I don't know," I replied back.
"Well, I do. I care about you so much." He whispered. His next move surprised me.
He leaned down and placed a soft kiss on my lips that lasted about two seconds before backing away. I looked at the ground, shocked.
Oh my god. Aiden just kissed me. Again.
And I liked it. A lot.
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Corey Hale and Aiden Praxston don't like each other. At all. Never have, never will. She hates him and he hates her; so she thinks.
What Corey doesn't know is that Aiden doesn't, in fact, hate her. He feels the complete opposite.
One of Aiden's past relationships turned him into the person he is today; arrogant, selfish, rude, and he vowed to never love again. He's a complete Badass. Girls, Drinking, and getting high is his life now. Although, he soon realizes that he can't hide his true feelings about Corey.
So when Aiden's past comes back to take revenge and could affect the girl he cares about, you could only imagine what would happen.
However, how can he protect her without letting the truth go? If it does get out, it could be a total repeat of what happened before. That couldn't happen. Not again.
Follow them on their journey as Corey and Aiden face their true feelings and come to realize many things. One of them is that being in Love is no joke.