Terry, soon to be 17 years old, is a shy, beat around the bush type of girl, who's voice is heard only by her best friend. She knows she isn't normal, she's never dated anyone, even though her looks get her many offers, she instantly refuses, because she's got her eyes set on her best friend.
Sara is 17 years old, with a blunt, and straightforward personality, who isn't afraid to stand up for herself, even though it's frustrating when she has to knock the sense back into her (sometimes) dead brained best friend. All in all, she loves her best friend till the end.
Will Sara be able to handle what Terry holds within her heart?
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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