Locking Hearts

In high school, everything feels magnified-especially when it comes to matters of the heart. For Alyssa, things are already complicated enough. She's found herself falling for Ryan, the charming, slightly egotistical guy from musical theatre, and when she finally gathers the courage to confess her feelings, she's left reeling after his rejection. But the rejection isn't as simple as it seems. Ryan's mixed signals, both before and after the confession, blur the lines between friendship and something more, leaving Alyssa confused, vulnerable, and questioning everything she thought she knew about herself.
As Alyssa tries to make sense of her emotions, she hopes that maybe, just maybe, this connection might turn into something more. But as she juggles her conflicting feelings, she begins to wonder: Does Ryan really like her? Or is she simply setting herself up for more heartbreak?
Navigating high school's social labyrinth, the pressures of musical theatre, and the unpredictable nature of her evolving relationship with Ryan, Alyssa must find a way to balance her desire for connection with the reality of friendship, all while learning to trust herself and her instincts.
Locking Hearts is a tender, heartwarming coming-of-age story about love, self-discovery, and the unpredictable path to happiness. As Alyssa learns to trust her feelings and find her own worth, she realizes that sometimes the most unexpected love stories are the ones worth waiting for.