Parker Larson has a problem and its name its name is Lillian Drake.
Something is up with the girl, because she's clearly not going to leave him alone for the rest of his high school career. To Parker, his only getaway now is his music.
That was, until Lillian had some problems in the cafeteria and he and his best friend, Sean have to take her to the nurse, which leads them to find out the devastating truth about the girl who never left Parker alone.
Upon learning the truth, Parker gets Lillian to gain new friends: Him, Sean and their friends, Aiden, Carlos, David and Vince.
Their friendship seemed to be impossible, until they stumble upon Lillian's bucket list. Something that will bring them all together to help the girl that captured everyone's heart, except Parker's.
What will become of their friendship?
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THIS STORY IS A REWRITTEN VERSION OF THE ORIGINAL 'MY BUTTERFLY.' IT WILL HAVE MAJOR DIFFERENCES, INCLUDING DIALOG AND NEW CHARACTERS WILL QUITE POSSIBLY BE INTRODUCED.
CHAPTER GOALS: 25
WARNING: Contains very strong language. If you don't like it, then kindly, leave. Please and thank you. Otherwise, enjoy.
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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