Avery Russo (Main Character)
Age: 16
Sport: Gymnastics
Hair: Light blonde, usually in a messy ponytail
Eyes: Hazel
Personality: Determined, sarcastic, emotionally guarded, quietly sensitive
About: Gymnastics was her identity—until illness forced her to stop. Now she’s stuck between who she was and who she’s becoming. Hates feeling weak. Struggles with asking for help.
Malcolm Hayes
Age: 17
Sport: Football
Hair: Dark brown
Eyes: Grey
Personality: Protective, closed-off, observant, loyal to a fault
About: Carries unresolved trauma from home. Believes distance is safer than attachment. Acts tough but feels deeply. Enemies-to-lovers energy written all over him.
Luca Russo (Brother)
Age: 21
Hair: Dark blonde
Eyes: Brown
Personality: Gentle, emotionally intelligent, protective
About: Avery’s emotional anchor. Notices everything. Knows when to push and when to sit quietly beside her.
Adrian Russo (Brother)
Age: 24
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Hazel
Personality: Blunt, intimidating, fiercely loyal
About: Doesn’t sugarcoat. Will confront anyone who hurts Avery—including Malcolm.
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where I land where you stay
Teen FictionAvery's life used to revolve around gymnastics-until her body decided it had other plans. Suddenly sidelined, struggling to breathe, and unsure of who she is without the sport that defined her, Avery is forced to slow down in a world that never stop...
