In a small, quiet town, seventeen-year-old Mia Richards has always lived a life of routine. Between school, family obligations, and the constant pressure of perfection, Mia's life feels like a never-ending cycle. That is, until she meets Noah Carter, a mysterious new student who moves to town under unknown circumstances. With his calm demeanor and introspective nature, Noah draws Mia into a world she never thought possible-one where emotions are raw, connections are pure, and love, though fragile, is the most beautiful thing she's ever known.
As Mia and Noah's friendship blossoms into something deeper, they must navigate the complexities of adolescence, the turbulence of growing up, and the whispers of love that echo in their hearts. But when secrets from Noah's past begin to surface, Mia is faced with a choice: will she hold onto the innocence of their love, or will the weight of the world pull them apart?
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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