În curs de desfăşurare, Prima publicare iun 03, 2013
Matthew has a nice life. He was rich, popular, and hot. He loved San Diego.
But his Mom got offered a really nice job, in Washington. She took it, and Matthew had to go with her since he was still underage.
Then there's Kristen. A lonely girl, that has no hope, and dreams. Her Mom died of cancer, and her Dad is a abusive drunk. Kristen has no friends, they all turned against her.
After Matthew switches schools, he becomes instantly popular.
Him and Kristen become partners for a school project. At first they hate each other. But later on they had to get to know each other, to pass that project.
Matthew ends up having feelings for this girl, but Kristen won't let him in.
Is trying to help this girl, that is broken worth it? Well, to Matthew it is. But he won't see the consequences heading his and Kristen's way.
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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