This is the story of a man who falls in love with a woman named Elena. After a brief and intense relationship, they suddenly break up. She love-bombed him after expressing uncertainty about her feelings, leaving him completely confused.
Several months after the breakup, he finally decided to confide in a friend. He is a very reserved man who rarely discusses himself or his emotions; however, he describes his experience in detail, explaining how he felt, what she did, and how she made him fall in love with her. He delves into introspection and memories to vent his feelings.
While the man is a university student, Elena is trying to gain admission there. Both characters are 18 years old, which means they face similar challenges related to life, love, and insecurities.
Throughout this story, the man recalls every moment he shared with Elena for reflection and understanding. He also uses music, anecdotes, and metaphors in his narrative because he struggles to comprehend his own emotions.
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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