Now I'm Running From You And I Need Someone To Hide Behind

Gem noticed a small, empty table at the back of the room. She walked towards it, muttering quiet ‘Excuse me’s and ‘Sorry’ as she traversed the chaotic arrangement of desks. She reached the table only to find that it was not, in fact, quite as empty as she had thought. A sandy-haired boy wearing a muted red sweater peered at her from behind his bangs as she slid into the stool across from him.

“Hi.” He offered when she said nothing. “Grian.”“What?” Gem asked, confusion laced into her tone.“Grian. M’name’s Grian.” The boy said, chuckling at her confusion.“Oh. Gem said quietly, looking down. “Ok.”“And you are…?” Grian prompted, still looking at her.“Gem. I’m Gem.” Gem said quietly, giving him a small smile.

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Gem moves to a new high school with a bunch of other hermits and I chucked anxiety, depression, friendship, romance, an overprotective sibling and a toxic ex at her. What could go wrong?

Updating the summary later on: the story follows Gem as she navigates anxiety, family, complex friendships, crushes, and relationships (with main focuses on toxic relationships and exes) in a new school during her mid-teenage years. Lots of angst but also lots of fluff!