Breaking Free

You know that feeling when life unravels at the worst possible moment? That's me. My summer was supposed to be about fresh starts—pottery classes, laughter-filled days with my best friend Clara, and maybe a few spontaneous adventures. Instead, I'm stuck sorting through the rubble of a breakup with Jonah, who waltzed out of my life only to show up just when I was starting to put the pieces back together. Enter Kai. He's the kind of guy who makes the world feel a little less overwhelming, even when we're covered in paint and making abstract messes that we pretend are art. Just when I think I'm finding my footing again—bam! Jonah reappears, and let's just say things get…complicated. But this time, I'm determined. I'm not going to let anyone—ex-boyfriends or unresolved feelings—define who I am or where I'm headed. It's time to step out of the shadows and write my own story. Want to come along?