Birthday Boy

Darcie
For my sixteenth birthday, I wish for the perfect first kiss. Everyone keeps talking about the future and what I should be dreaming of, but I want to keep it simple.
The summer before last, my best friend, Claudia, started dating my crush. Everything changed that day, and I’m not even sure why.
When they split up, I’m given a second chance. Should I try to repair my friendship with my old friend or go for the boy I’ve been dreaming of kissing?

Hunter
This year, I just want to survive high school. My mum has started her own business, and I’m spending more time looking after my little brother, Roman.
Claudia, my ex-girlfriend, has just committed the ultimate betrayal by cheating on me with my own cousin. Everything in my life is chaotic.
When I look at Darcie, everything else fades away. In the heat of the moment, I make the crazy decision to ask Darcie to kiss me and get turned down flat. Can I get my act together so she doesn’t think I’m just trying to get revenge on my ex, or will I continue to be in the middle of high school drama?

#comingofage #teendrama #YA #justakiss #it’sneverjustakiss