Breathe

Ava Taylor was a role model.
She was pretty, had above-average grades, and a never ending social life.
But Ava Taylor was also nothing but exhausted.
She saw sleep as the enemy. Often fighting to stay awake, doing everything possible not to fall asleep, and drowning in caffeine.
Concealer was her best friend.

Jackson Williams was popular.
He was charismatic, well-loved by all the students, and had nothing but a good heart.
But Jackson Williams was also nothing but a walking mystery.
He felt alone, he felt trapped, and he felt done.
Smiling was his best friend.

Ava saw through the smile, and Jackson saw through the concealer.

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(Trigger warning. Contains brief mentions of anxiety)
(I don't own the cover image)