Hunter James, school player, has had a crush on Amy Tess for five years longer than he cares to admit. He may be over confident, but has yet to tell Amy because of her continual rejection of guys dating back to middle school.
Amy Tess, school g.g., spends her time focusing on her school work, and is said to have a crush on Terence Millars who happens to be Hunter's best friend. Amy has never had her firsts: first kiss; first date; first heartbreak. She is locked up, and so well barely anybody can tell she has her secrets
What will happen when they are paired as partners for a school project, and they both snoop into each others secrets?
Amy Tess - Sixteen years old. Big blue eyes, and caramel colored ringlets. Five foot, Three inches.
Hunter James - Sixteen years old. Bright Green eyes, pitch black, short hair. Six foot, one inch.
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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