ANTEA

an·te·a
/ˈan.te.a/ - adverb (poetic, archaic)
Definitions:
-Before; formerly; previously
-At an earlier state or condition (poetic usage)
-Implying what existed before change, loss, or transformation

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"The thing is, Lia," Holden leant in closer to me, his head dipped, the warmth of his arms on either side against the rink's glass. "I know you."

I shivered, the hot air from his breath brushing against the dip above my collarbone. "That's not my name."

"It is," he murmured. "You just don't realise it yet. And when you do, I just hope you forgive me."

I stilled. "For what?"

"This," he whispered, and then he brought his lips towards mine.

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The story of Aurelia and Holden.
A high school hockey + nerd romance.
Grumpy + sunshine.