1. Seth the Errand Boy

A sheltered honor student must overcome his anxiety and esteem issues to win the heart of a charming street performer who just may be the key to unlocking his self-confidence.

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Seth is an honor student with no social life. Jordi is a high school dropout turned street performer. They don't have much in common, but music pulls them together. Seth's mom would never approve of Jordi, but he just can't seem to stay away from her...

Open Novella Contest 2022 Prompt #99: "It's always what/who you least expected that blows your mind away."