A short story, a sneak peek into the couple in my "real" book.
Hikaru is your typical "rich kid." His parents have money, he lives under strict rules, and basically in an arranged marriage. He's unfeeling and cold, in and outside of school, though polite and the "perfect boy" with adults. But when not, he's a typical punk. He's just...typical. Sort of.
Jack is anything but typical. He feels like everything in his life is off, though he loves life. He's albino, for one. He's boyish and childish--small and with a thin frame. Oh, and he's schizophrenic. However, he has good friends, a good family, and loves what he has, despite his condition.
The school dance is coming up. These two somewhat-friends are on opposing sides--Jack wants to go with his friends, and Hikaru is against anything social. Jack hopes to convince him.
*SLOW UPDATES DUE TO SUMMER BREAK*
yes I socialize. Kinda
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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