DECEMBER--The Odd Ones
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The Odd Ones
A group of friends, each with a name that stood out like a whispered secret, each carrying a story both beautiful and heartbreaking.
December
I was always the good girl-the straight-A student, the responsible teacher, the model citizen. I did everything right, yet I never felt enough. My reflection was my greatest enemy, my weight a constant battle. Compliments meant nothing when I couldn't believe them myself.
Then I met Rider.
He was my coach, a force of nature wrapped in quiet confidence. His encouragement wasn't just about the gym-it seeped into my bones, into the way I saw myself. He made me feel like I was more than just my insecurities. And then... he made me feel loved.
But love came with secrets.
Ours had to stay hidden for the sake of his job-or so he said. I accepted it, held onto the stolen moments, the whispered promises. Until one night, I overheard him.
And my world crumbled.
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