Prologue
Juliette Phoebe Stewart, a cheerleader known for her beauty, kindness, and generosity, is the girl who seems to have it all. Unlike her friends, she doesn't care about popularity; she's their soft spot and ray of sunshine—pure, but not entirely innocent. Tragically, just before her sophomore year, she lost both parents in a fatal car crash caused by a drunk driver. Overwhelmed with sadness, anger, and flashes of joy, Juliette finds herself at a crossroads, unsure of how to move forward.
Nathaniel Eugene Hale is a multi-talented jock: a wide receiver on the football team, point guard on the basketball team, and an aspiring Formula One racer currently competing in Formula 3. He's kind, protective—especially towards Juliette, and a bit narcissistic, he can also be a bit of a douche, often letting his popularity get to his head. Though generally good-natured, he isn't above slushie-ing those who deserve it. Despite having his future seemingly mapped out, he feels lost and yearns to break the school's status quo.
As Juliette copes with the loss of her parents, she finds support from her loving grandmother, though her grandma isn't always nearby. She turns to family friends, including Nathaniel, her best friends, her "brother in anything but blood," and the newfound family she discovers in the glee club. Could they offer the comfort and answers she needs?
Will music and singing provide solace for both Juliette and Nathaniel? Together, the protective jock and the former ray of sunshine navigate the trials of teenage life. As they grow closer, could their connection be the key to weathering the storm? Perhaps they'll discover that sometimes the best endings are just beginnings in disguise.
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