
Jacob Anderson is a 16-year-old boy, tall and slim, with jet-black hair and brown eyes, who attends high school alongside his two best friends, Axl and Anne. Though they are not popular and face discrimination, their friendship is a source of strength and comfort. Axl, an easygoing Afro-Dominican, is the jokester of the group, while Anne, sarcastic yet kind-hearted, secretly harbors a deep love for Jacob, her best friend.

Jacob's life takes a turn when Emily Green, his new neighbor, arrives. A beautiful yet melancholic girl, Emily captivates Jacob but conceals a sorrowful secret. As Jacob becomes drawn to Emily’s mystery, Anne struggles with her jealousy but chooses to help him support Emily, even if it means losing his attention.

Amidst secrets, unrequited love, and the pain of the past, the three friends must navigate the emotional trials of adolescence as they try to discover what truly matters in their lives.



Chapter Sixteen: Christmas day