Redemption

Her smile is wide, too wide for his liking. The kind of smile that draws people in without an effort, leaving them desperate to be her or be with her. Her recklessness, her intelligence, and her charisma lures everyone. People see her laughter, confidence and her infuriating charm but he sees what they don't . The scar in her shoulder that she choses to ignore, rashes in her arms and slight hesitation in her voice as she speaks. A crack beneath her façade. He doesn't know if that knowledge is a curse or a privilege. She's his greatest frustration, dangerous fascination and his to unravel.

He swore he hated her. Hated her loud mouth, her relentless persistence, and arrogance. Hated how she challenged him in every possible way and yet for nine years, he has been haunted by her existence. The same existence that shattered his life he once knew.

*Mature*
*slow burn*

It contains sensitive topics such as bullying, sexual assault and mental health issues. Read it at your own risk. The trigger warning will be put in those certain chapters (some of them can be skipped but not all).