Bittersweet bruises
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Alex, a 17-year-old high school senior, has always tormented Max, a shy and reserved 15-year-old sophomore. What begins as a cruel joke quickly turns into something deeper as their bond unexpectedly grows into a complicated, passionate romance. As Alex and Max navigate the emotional rollercoaster of their developing relationship, they are forced to confront their feelings, fears, and the pain they've caused one another. Through moments of tenderness, jealousy, and defiance, they come to understand each other in ways neither expected.
Max's journey towards self-acceptance becomes more difficult when his strict, controlling parents react violently to his relationship with Alex. But with Alex by his side, Max finds the strength to break free from their influence, even if it means risking everything.
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