Alexanderia "Alex" Campbell was always seen in the music room, either composing, singing, or just casually playing extravagant piano piece probably by Rachmaninoff because he was her favorite composer. Her wild blue hair drew attention, but her glare kept them away. Only having one friend, Noah Martin, the girl who always had at least two extra copies of the book she was currently reading in her locker. The two were unofficially the freaks of Rosewood High.
Cassius King, the local peace-wrecker, was the king of the school. It fit his name perfectly, Mr. King, the ruler of the higschool, had the whole student body wrapped around his finger. They worshipped the ground that he walked on. Why may you ask? He was the mayor's son of course, but that did not stop him from causing trouble in the town. Someone had to right?
What do you think happens when Alex catches the king in the music room one day, voice so full of emotion, seeping with despair. His walls broken and battered as he cried out to the empty room, his voice begging for someone to rescue him from his demons. What happens when she accidently trips, catching the king's attention?
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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