prologue

When she's finally home from an eventful first year of college, Ashley is faced with readjusting to her place at home, all while trying not to expose some new scars. Can she hide that kind of pain from a friend like Ayden? And can a rebellious boy knee deep in bad habits help her heal?

CW: swearing, anxiety, mentally ill thoughts and actions.
TW: assault, anxiety, drugs, panic attacks, graphic suggestions, self harm,