stigma

Ciara is sarcastic, blunt, quiet, troublesome and a narcoleptic. She drifts through life and struggles to hide her condition by indulging in football, stirring trouble at school and studying hard, all while keeping her thoughts and dreams hidden away from her destructive family. She finds solace in few, saving her trust only for some. And yet, her mind trembles with unsurety. Ciara wants to escape.

Calvin has always been the centre of attention. He has a seemingly perfect life- is the best football player, the school topper, has a loving family, and is charming and charismatic. Yet, he brandishes his cheeky grin like a shield and his playful nature guarantees that no one will take him seriously. He seems so simple and easy to figure out, predictable, but he's a walking mystery. Calvin too, although he doesn't make it obvious, wants to escape.

The pair have a complicated past, one that keeps them away from each other. But as high school begins and unexpected situations draw them closer, their feelings start to unravel and they're able to find solace in each other. It's inevitable that this is the start of something new, because no matter their differences, they're so much more similar than they might think.

They both carry the scars of stigma.