Chris. He's blond, handsome, lively, a quarterback and a junior in high school. He has it all good, but he hates being popular, no one knows how he's really like. He puts on a poker face and looks out for the people he cares about, but no one looks out for him. He tries not to get into trouble during school, he can't afford to get into trouble. His parents abandoned him when he's nine leaving him with his younger brother, and now he works at a cafe as a waiter, so he can make money to take care of him. People may think he has it all good, but in reality, he doesn't.
Rhea. She's a brunette, cute, shy, smart, likes to read and also a junior in high school. But she gets bullied and has no self-esteem, she thinks of herself as a nobody and to everyone in school she is invisible. She also tries not to get into trouble during school, her life depends on it. Her mom left her and her dad is an alcoholic mess that abuses her. She works in a bookstore and as an library assistant to make money so she can take care of herself, 'cause her dad would waste all the money he makes on alcohol. Her life has no meaning, she has nothing, she's all alone and has no one to go to.
But what happens when Chris wakes up hungover on Rhea's couch? Will their everyday life still be the same? Would their friendship continue to grow into something more? Join them in their trails of facing life, overcoming the shadows of their pasts, finally finding happiness and holding on to their love Right Now.
"I'll leave you alone." His words filled the tormenting silence, "After tonight you won't have to see me again, only in class and that's it."
My heart ached at his words, why? This should be a good thing, I wouldn't have to deal with Alejandro Rodriguez ever again.
So why... Why does the thought of him not being around hurt.
I stopped playing with my food and slowly lifted my head to look at him. He stared straight into my watery eyes. His face filled with regret and concern.
He stood up from his seat and walked over to me, squatting down to my level. "Hey, hey." He softly whispered his hands holding both of my mines, softly caressing them with his thumb. "Please don't cry, por favor." He reached a hand to my face and gently wiped the tears.
"I-I don't want you to leave me alone." My voice breaking and my vision filling with tears.
Layla Cruise, is the most popular girl in high school with a perfect life, people call her the Golden girl. Perfect curly hair, perfect boyfriend. However, thats what they see when she's at school. Remove the glam and glitter, wipe off the makeup and you'll find a trickle of bruises her boyfriend leaves her.
TW: this story contains strong themes (SA, Language, and sexual content)