Cali is just a freshman, hoping to start high school without any trumours or drama to happen with her involved. She is determined to keep her head hung low, and to make as few friends as possible.
She thinks all is going pretty darn well until she realises that her next door neighbour is the schools bad boy/player. She, after knowing this, realises that immediately half the school hates her and that perhaps her earlier plan will no longer, well, go to plan.
With her parents gone for 2 months, and been offered the to and stay at the 'dawsons' house for 2 months, her life quickly turns into a misery. Or so she thinks.
Alec is determined to make Cali's life a living hell, what secrets will escape their mouths, will laughs be shared or tears be shred?
And finally will her feelings of hatred towards Alec quickly become feelings love. After all there is a very thin line of love and hate.
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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