First Love Story:
Dee and Em's connection is instant, their chemistry undeniable. When they meet by chance, it's as though they've known each other for a lifetime. But their bond is tested from the start: Em, mysterious and guarded, often vanishes, leaving Dee longing for answers and unsure of her place in his life. As they navigate the uncharted waters of love, Em's inner battles and painful family history come to light, revealing the reasons behind his walls and elusive nature. Just as they begin to find balance and hope in each other, Dee is blindsided by a revelation about Em's deeper fears, leading her to confront her own insecurities.
As the layers of their bond unravel, Dee realizes the journey isn't only about understanding Em-it's about discovering her own strength and boundaries in the process. Dee and Em is a story of connection and resilience, about learning when to hold on and, ultimately, when to let go.
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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