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Between Heartbeats

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"Aiden, is it true?" My voice trembled as I searched his cold, distant gaze, feeling the ground shift beneath me. Tears blurred my vision, but I fought to focus, desperate for him to deny the accusations. I needed him to assure me that the man I had loved since college had not betrayed me.

I wiped my cheeks and grasped his hands, the warmth of our shared moments now a painful memory. "Please, Aiden... say something."

For a heartbeat, silence enveloped us, thick and suffocating. Then, his voice sliced through the stillness, sharp and devoid of emotion. "Isla, I'm sorry. But what you've heard... it's true."

Time seemed to freeze as disbelief crashed over me like a tidal wave. His words lingered in the air, cold and final, as I searched his eyes for the warmth that once danced there. But all I found was emptiness. Where had the man I loved gone? How had everything we built vanished in an instant?All Rights Reserved

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"A Journey of Friendship to Love" by Liviawrts

Elara stood frozen, her breath hitching as Jake's sharp words cut through the heavy air between them. "Just don't create a scene here, Elara," he snapped, rubbing his temple as if trying to keep himself from exploding. "My mood is already messed up, and you're only making it worse." Elara's throat tightened. "I-I'm not trying to create a scene, Jake. You just don't see what's right in front of you." Jake let out a bitter laugh, shaking his head. "You don't know anything, Elara. Mia is your friend-" "Jake, stop," she whispered, stepping closer, but he took a step back, his jaw clenched. "Just go, Elara. Before I do something I'll regret." Her heart pounded against her ribs, but she had no strength left to fight. She bit her lip, holding back the tears threatening to spill, and turned away, walking out without another word. ✨️ Join Elara and Jake's journey-where childhood friendship collides with love, heartbreak, and unspoken truths. What really happened between them? And is love enough to heal what's already broken? The answers lie ahead in their story... ✨️ This is my first story, and I am very excited to share it with you all. A journey from friendship to love, filled with emotions, heartbreak, and unexpected turns. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it. So, I truly hope you like it and get even more excited to uncover what just happened.

BETA MINE (mxm || lgbtq) by notbackingdown

"A mate will love you and only you. No other can compare to you and he or she will treasure you above all and everything in the world," mommy says to me as she kissed my forehead. I sighed dreamily. I can't wait till I find my mate. He'll be perfect and handsome and funny and smart and brave and beautiful and he'll love me... only ever me... and... and... Present This hurts so much. Seeing and hearing and knowing my mate, the one who's supposed to love me above all, me, only me is in love with somebody else. I'd hate him if I could. I'd reject him if I could... I wish I could. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Important My books are written explicitly for a MATURE AUDIENCE 18 YEARS AND OLDER. There will be some instances/scenes/suggestions of sexual acts, crude language, MPREG and will portray gay relationships between males. If you do not enjoy stories of this nature please leave now. I will not condone/defend/accept any sort of attacks on my stories, my characters or myself. It is well within your right to choose what type of entertainment you prefer but I will not be blamed for your curiosity. Read at your own risk. ****

Blurred Lines [BxB] COMPLETED by zoetbennett

Time stretches out, the beat of my heart like a ticking clock. Spit it out. I slowly look down at his lips, making it as clear as possible. Rhys's breath hitches in his throat, and my heart soars. "He's my best friend," I whisper. *** Maverick and Rhys have been best friends for as long as they can remember. But when a photo of Maverick kissing a boy goes viral, they find themselves growing apart. Between a clingy girlfriend, constant social pressures, and hectic lacrosse games, Maverick and Rhys find it increasingly more difficult to ignore the inevitable changes to what they've always known. *** Notable Rankings! #48 on boyxboy list 🏳️‍🌈 #93 on lgbt list #15 on bisexual list #7 on gayaf list *** Warnings and Disclaimers inside--please read them!

Scorched Obsidian by TerryMartin5

Alec had feelings for Kylie-his best friend's sister-for as long as he could remember. No matter how hard he tried to bury them, ignore them, or push them aside, they refused to fade. At first, he told himself it was just a fleeting crush. Something that would pass with time. But time only made it worse. The more he saw her, the more he wanted her. And now, after years of keeping his emotions locked away, he had come to a realization-his feelings weren't going anywhere. So, he decided to act on them and he didn't plan on hiding. Because wanting her was no longer a choice. It was a need. But love is never simple. What starts as a quiet longing soon spirals into something deeper-something tangled between love and desire, between friendship and betrayal. Lines will be crossed. Loyalties will be tested. And when the truth comes out, nothing will ever be the same again.

Just For Us by thanu_madiallagan

#15 Dark Past on 11&12th April 2021 #42 friendship on 11th May 2021 *Monologue* "You ask to dance with me because you're jealous, seeing me dancing with Tessa" I remain silent. "Tell me" He breathed out. "Wh-what?" I stuttered, staring into his eyes. Ugh, this man didn't know how much his little actions are affecting me. "N-No, I just wanted to have a dance with you. I do owe you one" "Tell me that you're jealous" He leaned down. Our face were inches gap. His chest rising and his eyes looking down at mine. His lips were about to touch mine. I knew what he wanted and I wanted it as well. My heart thumped frantically against my chest. "Teo, what if I'm really jealous? Wh-" He pressed his lips against mine before I could finish. As soon as his lips met mine I felt a shock flow through my whole body. My heart pounded in my chest and my knees got weaker.

Immortal Secrets by EliaineLanaurel

Four best friends, one unforgettable summer. As a celebration of their high school graduation, the class is whisked away to the wilds of Scotland for a camping trip organized by their enigmatic teacher. For Riley, Mira, Ethan, and Emily, it's a chance to make memories that will last a lifetime-or so they think. Beneath the laughter and shared moments, the friends are hiding a secret. Three of them know the truth, and one is blissfully unaware. But secrets have a way of surfacing, and when they do, their bonds will be tested in ways they never imagined. And their teacher? His intentions for the trip aren't as innocent as they seem. What lies ahead isn't just a celebration of an ending-it's the beginning of a journey none of them are prepared for. In the chaos of secrets, betrayal, and self-discovery, can the friends find their way back to each other before it's too late? ✨ "I'm choosing me now." ✨ "The pain just made me stronger." ✨ "I just want to help people." A story of friendship, truth, and finding yourself when everything feels like it's falling apart.

The End Is Only the Beginning by HopefullyPerfect

"So this is it then," Aaron Knowles spoke softly, "this is where it ends." He didn't even respond. Instead Caleb Jefferson rushed towards him, wrapping his arms tightly around Aaron's middle. The month they had spent together had felt like a lifetime, and now it was being ripped away from them. "I'm gonna miss you," Caleb whispered, his breath lingering on Aaron's neck. Aaron nodded, his hand resting in Caleb's shaggy, blond hair. "Me too," he answered, his voice coming out just as soft. "Thank you for a great summer," Caleb tried his hardest to smile, blinking away any tears that threatened to fall. And in that moment the world seemed to pause. Aaron took a step forward, placing a hand under Caleb's chin before moving in closer. Their lips connected for what should have been the final time. - They were never supposed to fall in love, or see each other again. Caleb arrived for his first day at a new high school, and he'd only been there for a second when he saw the familiar sight of ash brown hair ... with his lips pressed to another's. It was only supposed to be a summer fling, yet summer had ended and they were both still there. A story told including flashbacks and drama, Caleb attempts to find his way back to Aaron. But things aren't as easy now that summer is over.

There's A Boy in my Bed (BoyxBoy) by Youroffputting

"We can't do this." I whisper as our lips re-connect, a tingling fire surging through my body as his hands ravage unexplored lands; my innocence dissipating away with every peck he trails down my neck. "I know we can't. That's why it's so exciting." He replies through kisses. His effortless charm intoxicates me; drowning me; hunting me; devouring me. "What if my brother finds out?" The perpetuated patter of the rain unable to subdue my groan as he digs his nails deeper into my skin. "Who cares." Welcome to my story, where an innocent boy finds a not so innocent boy in his bed; where they do not so innocent things. - YOP

Aria's Mistake by JulietFrost

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Crash Car Burn (Not Edited) by Seager99

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"A Journey of Friendship to Love"

Elara stood frozen, her breath hitching as Jake's sharp words cut through the heavy air between them. "Just don't create a scene here, Elara," he snapped, rubbing his temple as if trying to keep himself from exploding. "My mood is already messed up, and you're only making it worse." Elara's throat tightened. "I-I'm not trying to create a scene, Jake. You just don't see what's right in front of you." Jake let out a bitter laugh, shaking his head. "You don't know anything, Elara. Mia is your friend-" "Jake, stop," she whispered, stepping closer, but he took a step back, his jaw clenched. "Just go, Elara. Before I do something I'll regret." Her heart pounded against her ribs, but she had no strength left to fight. She bit her lip, holding back the tears threatening to spill, and turned away, walking out without another word. ✨️ Join Elara and Jake's journey-where childhood friendship collides with love, heartbreak, and unspoken truths. What really happened between them? And is love enough to heal what's already broken? The answers lie ahead in their story... ✨️ This is my first story, and I am very excited to share it with you all. A journey from friendship to love, filled with emotions, heartbreak, and unexpected turns. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it. So, I truly hope you like it and get even more excited to uncover what just happened.