To all the newbies, it would be better to read 'How Things Changed Forever..' first.
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With just two months left before the National Swimming championship, Hillary has no time to dwell on the past, which is a blessing in disguise, while rigorously working out day and night to make up for the time lost. Will Miss Perfect really have time for highschool drama, of all things, on her tight schedule?
With the mysterious assassin attempts seemingly coming to an end, the Blade Breakers and their friends, though terribly shaken, are all set out to enjoy their first year of high-school experience together. Watch their progress as they bask in their popularity, try mingling into the crowd, make new friends, have a go at romance, all the while trying to keep upwith their studies.
On the other hand, Kai who's barely recovered from his injuries, has no time for highschool nonsense. For he has matters way more urgent to deal with, matters that could take away all the semblance of small amount of freedom he has. Discover his friends and foes, both new and old, as he battles for his freedom, making unexpected alliances in the process. On discovering unexplored aspects of his past, with the guidance of an anonymous well-wisher, whom he hates but has no option but to trust, he realizes for the first time since forever, he isn't alone in his battle.
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𝐒𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐤 is smart, quiet, shy and beautiful. She joined crystal high sophomore year and soon won the hearts of all teachers with her intelligence. Lost in studies, she doesn't have a care in the world and has made no friends even at the end of the school year. She studies alone and is satisfied with her grades. No one gets under her skin neither does she let someone except that one guy who has made his personal mission to get on her nerves.
𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐲 is confident, charming, talented and kind. While being the best player on his basketball team, he also scores the best grades in his classes. Everyone in Crystal High knows and adores him and his caring gestures. When he sees the girl fighting to get good grades, something in him changes, he becomes obsessed with getting under her skin and makes it his mission to unravel her and find what she hides behind her competitive spirit.
Since their Senior Year at Crystal High is coming to end, they have challenges to face. While the common challenges stresses them- such as college applications and hopes of getting chosen by their dream college- they come face another problem which brings them closer to work together and help each other out. As the bond between them grows and they come to unravel a part of each other, they end up finding comfort. But the past continues to haunt memories and they find themselves stuck with their thoughts.
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Started - July 19th, 2023
Finished - January 15th, 2024