Meet Shawn, the protagonist of our story, who has been carrying a deep-seated love for his childhood friend, Candice, for years. Growing up together, they shared every moment and secret and developed a bond as close as siblings. However, as they sit across from each other in a cafe, tensions rise as they prepare to lay their hearts bare. Will their bond remain as strong as ever, or will this moment mark a turning point in their relationship? The day's events had weighed heavily on Shawn's mind, a maelstrom of emotions and memories swirling through his head. The soft chime of his phone broke the silence, and it was Candice - the picture they had taken together on that fun-filled day at the mall lit up the screen. As Shawn helped Candice inside through the window, he couldn't help but wonder what she wanted at this hour. Was this another twist to the emotional rollercoaster of the day? Join us as we follow their emotional journey and explore the intricacies of love, friendship, and the unpredictability of life.
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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