Nick, he was a quiet one. No one really noticed him. He was always in the background. However, he knew when to capture the most precious moments in life; the most beautiful sceneries.
Sophia, a friendly and confident girl. Always living in the moment, and enjoying life as the new girl.
However time changes things. The boy in the background, is now in the spotlight. Surrounded by friends, and living a happy life. How did this happen? Well, because of a list. A bucketlist, to be exact. He's livid life the way he wanted, for his senior year.
No matter how popular he gets, he can never forget the girl he bumped into. She's the definition of beautiful, in his eyes.
He wants to know her, but he's afraid.
She wants to know him, but she's afraid.
Will these two face their fears, and become friends? Maybe even more? Or will Nick remain popular, and Sophia remain....well, average?
Stay tuned to find out! :D
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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