Mariela, 17, an ocean lover, dedicated most of her teenage years to Melody, her sister who has leukemia (cancer). Mariela wanted everyday to be an extraordinary day for her sister, since there was a possibility that Melody will die. She knew that by spending time with her sister, she will be letting go of her social life. Mariela knew that it was worth it, her sister was her everything. Until one day... She wins 2 concert tickets for her sister, a band concert with a chance to meet and greet them, a band her sister ADORED! Suddenly one of the band members, Brayson, fell for Mariela.. HARD. Brayson, being the sweetest one from the band, wanted to catch Mariela's attention, and man will it be difficult! Brayson has no intention to stop fighting for her love. Will Brayson finally win Mariela's love? How about Melody? Ever since she met Brayson, she hasn't spent much time with her sister. But most importantly, will Melody beat cancer? Or will she be taking her last breath?
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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