A Love Bounded by Secrets.
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Last published Sat, Feb 7, 2026
Ezekiel is the mysterious new transfer student at Kingston Elite Academy, with a reputation that precedes him --- tough, untouchable, and wrapped in an air of danger.
From the moment he crosses paths with Ivy, who is thoughtful, kindhearted, and smart, his sharp tongue and distant demeanor make it clear he doesn't plan on making friends...
He treats her with cold indifference, acting as if she's beneath his notice. But as they continue to clash, her resilience and unexpected boldness catch him off guard. Slowly, Ezekiel finds himself drawn to her fiery spirit, and his guarded exterior starts to crack.
Despite his best efforts to keep his distance, he begins to soften, developing a growing protectiveness and a desire to know the girl who's slowly breaking down his walls...
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"If things were different..." Jeff's voice trails off. Ivy finishes it for him: "We would've been something, right?" He fell for her when she was still learning how to let people close. She fell for him when he'd already learned how to stay safe behind silence. They walk the same campus, smile the same polite smiles, and avoid the same memories they both keep replaying at night. Jeff doesn't blame her for falling late - he thinks she deserves a love without hesitation. Ivy keeps drifting toward him anyway - a little too curious, a little too attached to the version of him she once imagined. Some stories don't arrive loudly. Some slip in quietly, in the hesitation before a confession, in the space between two hearts that almost touched. A tender, aching slow-burn about timing, courage, and the love that waits in the quiet.
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