A School bus graveyard fanfiction! I don't see much of these sooo.. I deliver!
AIDEN CLARK x ASHLYN BANNER
(THIS TAKES PLACE WITHOUT THE PHANTOM DIMENSION)
[I DO NOT OWN THE CHARACTERS]
Ashlyn spends most of her time alone, hiding in the school's music room after hours, where she pours her emotions into her music. It's her safe haven, where she doesn't have to face the pressure of interacting with others. Aiden, on the other hand, is always in the middle of things, laughing and making jokes, yet never really connecting with anyone. Despite his outgoing nature, he feels isolated and misunderstood, except by Ben. Aiden has admired Ashlyn from afar for a long time, captivated by her love for music and the mystery that surrounds her. His fascination with her grows into a near obsession, and he starts finding ways to be around her-whether it's showing up at the music room or sitting near her in class. His constant smiles and boundless energy make Ashlyn uneasy at first, especially when she notices him always being nearby. One day, Aiden catches a glimpse of Ashlyn playing an original song on her guitar. Mesmerized by her talent, he approaches her, offering to hang out and share music. Ashlyn is initially hesitant, finding Aiden's intensity overwhelming, but Ben, who starts joining their conversations, helps her feel more at ease. As they begin spending more time together, Ashlyn starts to see that Aiden's quirky, sometimes odd behavior isn't malicious-it's rooted in his fear of being alone and his desire to connect with her. Aiden, for his part, becomes increasingly aware that his fixation on Ashlyn might be pushing her away, even though he genuinely wants to be closer to her.
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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