LeonardoAJ31
Sabine Novak never planned on transferring.
With a father whose name opens doors and a mind that never seems to stay quiet, she's spent years learning how to survive: keep your grades up, keep your head down, and never let anyone be too close. Running at five in the morning, reading until dawn, and pretending she's okay have become second nature.
Juniper Hayes is the exact opposite-or so everyone thinks.
She's loud, warm, and always smiling, the kind of girl who collects friends everywhere she goes. But beneath the sunshine is someone exhausted from holding everyone together, someone who learned long ago that it's easier to hide your pain than burden the people you love.
When Sabine gets Juniper as her first ever assigned roommate, neither of them realizes they're already carrying pieces of each other.
Maybe stars don't disappear.
Maybe they stay exactly where you left them.
Content Warnings: Depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and ideation, alcohol, emotional and child abuse, neglect, insomnia, anxiety, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and mature themes.
Additional Notes: This story contains mature themes and may include explicit scenes later in the story. Reader discretion is advised.
Disclaimer: I do not own any photos, artwork, or media used for covers, mood boards, or aesthetic inspiration unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Author's Note: I've been carrying this story around for a long time. I hope I finish it, but I make no promises. Thank you for taking a chance on me, these characters, and their journey. ❤️