Gabriella Diaz has a huge crush on one of her best friend's brother, Ethan Martinez, she has been warned about how much a big asshole he is, but continues to like him. She hasn't been able to get over him, and has tried everything just to get his attention. From sending small smiles, to flirtatious smiles, to laughing way to loudly she still hasn't been able to get his attention. Until one night at her best friends' house, his sisters' might I add, she finally says a word to him, and he shockingly replies back. After that small encouter, the two have bee talking from small conversations, to hour long ones. She somehow managed to get out most of his secrets, and has been seeing a new soft side to him build up each day.
When Ethan realizes he's letting someone else in, and a girl espicially, he closes all communication from her, and completely avoids her, and leaves her in the dark. Now, what will happen between these two, and will they ever confess their feelings for each other at all?
WARNING:: THIS IS MY FIRST BOOK, SO IF THERE ARE PARTS YOU DON'T LIKE THATS OK ::
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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