Author's note

// PART II INCOMPLETE.

Jezalyn Gomez had barely spoken a word to Ben Gross, despite living next door to him for 2 years. Ben despised her. Or, so he thought.

Things become clear after Ben rescues Jezalyn from a party thrown by her brother, Carlos.

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In which sophomore Jezalyn Gomez tries to make genuine connections for the first time in her life.