"Let's play a game. We cuddle, hug and kiss, whisper sweet things in the other's ear, hold hands, go on walks, text each other good morning and goodnight, get jealous when around other people, buy gifts, and always be together. Here's the twist, though, the one who falls in love first... loses."
"Deal" We shook on it and that was that.
Meet Kodi Hollis, Kennedy High's good girl. She's always making good grades, never getting in trouble, obeys her parents, and doesn't drink or even party. Oh and another thing, she hates Zane Matthews with a passion.
Meet Zane Matthews, Kennedy High's famous bad boy. He's always skipping class, getting in trouble, partying. He can have any girl he wants. Any, that is, besides the good girl Kodi Hollis.
What happens when the good girl, and bad boy make a deal to see who falls in love first? Will it be pure chaos? Will she fall for him? Will he fall for her? What will happened when friendships are abandoned, families are broken, and relationships are ruined?
But don't worry...
It's all just a game.
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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