Summer vacations had just begun.
When Logan Anderson came to know that his parents were leaving for New York without him for the holidays, he couldn't be happier. What with the parties, beer, girls, freedom but when his mom decides to drop him off to her friend's house, due to "trust" issues, Logan was definitely not the happiest person on the planet.
Hailey Chambers was finally free from all the exams, homework, an alcoholic for a mom and the horrible people in her school. She loved spending time with her aunt every summer vacation. All she wanted was food, movies, books, internet and of course, food. Oh, did I mention food? When she came to know that a "small" boy was gonna live with them she was prepared for the Disney marathons.
When both of their paths collide, they didn't know what to expect from their suddenly different life, well,except for thing : An unforgettable summer.
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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