The Thorn in My Side
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Ongoing5m
Last published Sat, Nov 1, 2025
A 16-year-old girl comes into Maple Hill High as a new student. She's been bouncing around the country due to her parents' hectic jobs. She's used to keeping her shields up and not making friends. She has no time for friends, let alone a relationship with a stupid boy... Well, unless that stupid boy can change her mind.
There will be mild cursing.
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