Lay Me Down
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Gemma is 17 and totally care-free, she doesn't worry about anything. That is until her parents can't stop arguing. To make matters worse, she thinks all guys are dicks, and she's tired of getting hurt. She can't think straight anymore, she's no longer care-free, and her grades are slipping. Her best friend Claire is worried about her, as well as her other friends Josh, and Tess. Even Claire's brother is worried.
River is 16 and Claire's brother. He's always had a thing for Gemma, but has never told anyone. When he notices Gemma acting different, he's determined to find out why and to help her. He sees this as his chance to get close, and help her at the same time. But what's it gonna take for him to get his chance from the broken beauty.
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