What would you do if you found yourself falling for a guy that you don't even know ? You go to the same school , you see him every day , you read his posts and fall for him even harder . Buy why ? What is making you develop such feelings for a complete stranger ? Is it the way he smiles ? The way he talks with that soft voice of his... ? Or is it because he is unique... because you know he's different . You can feel it deep inside...
Emma Wright is your typical 15 years old teenager . Long blonde hair , pale skin , bright green eyes , thin , a little short for her age and never satisfied with the way she looks . She's a fun , outgoing person , but also , a little shy from time to time . She is in 8th grade at a good high school in town ( one that also includes middle school ) , along with her best friend , Courtney . Summer break is about to start and things couldn't be more better . Her life is a small bubble of happiness and joy .
Caleb Mabe , a 17 years old 11th grade student , from the same school , is the exact opposite to Emma . Light brown hair , blue eyes , tall , with a pessimistic attitude and a small group of friends . He's been through many break-ups the past few years and love doesn't seem to fit him well . That's why he started to write poems and short heart-breaking stories on his blog . Little does he know that a certain blondie , secretly reads his page and falls for him .
What will happen next ?
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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