Its 1987 and in the heart of South London, Clover Smith is navigating the trials of teenage life: school, friendships, and the occasional existential crisis. At 19, her world is cozy and predictable, shaped by her close bond with her witty best friend, Natalie, and the steady presence of her mother, who has always encouraged her to follow her own path.
But when Damon Albarn moves in next door, everything changes. With his tousled blonde hair, piercing blue eyes, and an artsy flair that draws attention, he's the kind of boy that turns heads-except when he's being an insufferable jerk. His arrival stirs up Clover's routine, and their first encounter leaves her more irritated than enchanted.
As Clover grapples with her budding feelings for the boy who seems determined to keep her at arm's length, she finds herself pulled into a whirlwind of teenage angst, misunderstandings, and unexpected connections. Set against the backdrop of the late '80s and early '90s, this coming-of-age tale explores the bittersweet realities of growing up, the chaos of first impressions, and the tension between love and annoyance.
Very Gilmore girls vibes.
'Before I could say another word, his lips were interlocked with mine, the adrenaline ran through my veins, I'd forgotten what it was like to be in his arms; his smell and his taste ignited something within me which I'd buried deep down inside. I'd suppressed all of my feelings for him which suddenly came rushing back like a tsunami, suddenly I was drowning.'
The story starts in 1985 where a 16 year old you, a 16 year old Liam and an 18 year old Noel live in the Burnage part of Manchester. You and Liam have been best mates since they were around 3. You tried to make friends with Noel before Liam but he's always been shy. You and the Gallagher brothers live next door to each other and spend a lot of time at each others houses. You have had the fattest crush on Noel for literally forever and are starting to come to terms with the fact that he'll never feel the same way about you, and that's okay. Does it break your heart every time you thinks about it? Yes. Do you intend to ever acting on your feelings? No. But maybe one day soon, you will get everything you dreamed of for the last 10 years....
You will tackle love, heartbreak and fame over the course of the 90's. What will happen when the handsome lead singer of blur is thrown into the mix? How will you handle motherhood? Decisions must be made, but will they be the right ones? Only time will tell