The Year We Became Us.
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Last published Wed, Aug 13, 2025
All her life, Lila Emerson has been the quiet girl who keeps to herself - no drama, no risks, no heartbreak. But when she's paired with Caleb Morgan, the charming, popular boy who seems to have the whole school's attention, her carefully built walls start to crack.
What begins as awkward study sessions soon turns into inside jokes, stolen glances, and an undeniable connection that the entire school can see. Everyone's shipping them... and maybe, deep down, Ava is too.
But high school isn't just about sweet moments and hallway smiles. Rumors spread fast, friendships get tested, and secrets have a way of coming out when you least expect them. And when a misunderstanding threatens to pull them apart, Ava has to decide - is she willing to step out of the shadows and fight for the boy who might just be her first love?
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