Step into the world of Azalea Green, a 17-year-old navigating the twists of life in the charming town of Aurora Meadows. Three years ago, she pledged to face life with a smile, independence, and an unyielding spirit. Azalea shares her home with parents and cousin Mike. Her heartbreak, caused by her first love's betrayal, reshaped her innocent and youthful outlook. This defining moment made her realise her true worth. Supported by her ride-or-die friends, Liz and Bella, Azalea emerged stronger, shedding her vulnerability. As she steps into a new high school, challenges unique to her laid-back previous school await her. Brace yourself for a new chapter in Azalea's journey, filled with highs, lows, and unexpected encounters, especially when she collides with the school's bad boy in the hallway. Welcome to the magnetic world of teen love, resilience, and self-discovery. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
He yanked me close to his chest, warning, ''Try that again, and you'll see the worst of me.'' I shook off the bewildering encounter, realising that the familiar scent from earlier in the morning lingered around him. ''I'm not afraid of you,'' I chuckled confidently and shoved him aside. ''Haha,'' he sneered. ''Uh, I see you're a newbie, You don't know who I am yet,'' he said in a mocking tone.
#2nd Teen Fiction, The Rosie Awards 2020
Maya has spent five dreadful months in the psychiatric hospital recovering. One she finally is released she is forced back into her boring life. But will things really be so boring still when she meets 'bad-boy' Noah Dalton?
He is annoying, rude and always around Maya for reasons she can't understand. Maya is brave, yet also afraid that her choices could lead her spiralling back into a bad place again. Will Noah be able to save her from herself? Or will he be the cause of her destruction?
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~Noah's pov~
'These,' I slowly run my finger across one of her scars, 'are fucking beautiful.'
Before she can object, I carry on.
'Maya you are beautiful beyond perfection. You are strong. You are brave. You are funny. You are sweet. You are incredible. Look at yourself,' I nod down towards the scars on her arm and she slowly glances down at them before meeting my gaze again, 'those scars are beautiful. Do you know why?' I ask her.
She wipes a tear from her already tear-stricken face before she shakes her head.
'Because every time you decided to do that to yourself, you didn't go further, you didn't end your life. You decided to carry on living even when you thought you couldn't manage it. Those scars right there,' I gesture to them again, 'show the battles you won against yourself. They are your battle-scars and you shouldn't be ashamed of them. And you know what? I am so proud of you for making it to where you are today because you are a fighter and If I can see that, anyone can.'