Perth, a cold yet fiercely loyal street racer, lives only for his twin brother, Satang-until he crosses paths with Santa, a lonely band member who's adored but feels utterly unseen. When Santa's beloved cat falls ill, Perth's surprising kindness draws them together, sparking an unexpected connection. But when Satang, Santa's new best friend, reveals a crush on him, Perth faces an impossible choice between loyalty to his twin and a budding, unspoken love. Amid fame, rivalry, and hidden emotions, Perth and Santa must decide if they're ready to risk it all for the chance at something real.
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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