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"I've got a big problem, Alec...I don't think I can hate you anymore." His breathing shallowed, but Alec's lips curved into a tiny smile that Apollo might've missed if he'd blinked. "You sure that's not a blessing, assface?" Beautiful people will ruin your life; and Alec's favorite boy to bully had been looking a little bit too good lately.

"Jake," Seth called out. Nothing. Seth groaned and then walked up behind him and once he got to him he saw that Jake had both his earbuds in. He chuckled and then walked around the couch. Once he stood in front of Jake, he looked up and finally got his attention. Jake smiled while slowly taking out his earbuds. "Yes," Jake spoke softly. "You've been doing work since lunch," Seth spoke. Jake sighed, looking down at all his notes scattered across the coffee table. He looked back up at Seth. "Sorry," he whispered. The two chuckled as Seth stepped closer to Jake. "Maybe," he spoke slowly as he got a hold of the notebook on Jake's lap. "It's time to take a break." Jake smirked as he watched Seth place the notebook on top of the clustered coffee table. Once their eyes met again a smile slowly grew on Seth's face. #2 (Reasons To Love You) The Way I Love You is another bxb story. It's now senior year- the last year of high school and Jake and his friends all want to make this a year to remember. But when a new student arrives at their school, causing trouble between the friendships and relationships this will definitely be a year to remember. The story contains a guideline for mature audiences only. Unlike the first book, this one is more on the mature side. Just seniors in high school doing what they want. Read at your own risk.

ရစ်နှောင်ကြိုး×သက်ဆင်းနွံ "အနွံ့အရပ်ဘယ်နှစ်ပေရှိလဲ" "ငါး...ငါးပေလေး " "ဒါဆို ကိုယ့်ရင်ခွင်ထဲနေဖို့အလုံအလောက်နေရာရှိတာပေါ့ " "ကို...ကိုကို...တော်...တော်တော့ "

When Chef Margot loses her beloved restaurant to her cheating ex-fiance, her best friend, single dad Nathan, steps in with an unexpected offer to help her start over. As they collaborate, sparks fly-but can they overcome their complicated pasts for a chance at real love? Season 4 of The Mechanic *** Margot Taylor thought she had it all: a thriving restaurant and a fiance she adored. But her world crumbled when her fiance abruptly cancelled their wedding and claimed ownership of her cherished restaurant. With her career in tatters and her heart broken, Margot is forced to start over. Enter Nathan Davis, her loyal best friend and a single dad chasing big dreams of his own. As a partner in the multibillion-pound auto business, Nathan offers her a lifeline-a chance to open a new eatery on the grounds of his new mechanic shop. As Margot pours her heartbreak into a new dream, her friendship with Nathan deepens into something much more electric. But their growing happiness is threatened when Nathan's ex-wife returns, determined to take their daughter away and upend the new couple's relationship. Caught in chaos, Margot must decide if she has the strength to fight for the life she's building...or let the wounds of her past ruin her future. Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

All Travis wants is a little action, not a boyfriend. It starts because Travis is bored, but fooling around with your best friend can get a little messy. Especially when Jared has an obvious crush on Travis. Not to mention that Travis is an expert at ignoring how he feels. Can Travis smarten up enough to figure out what he really wants? Or will he always be heartless?

A man observes the routine occurrence of another man from his window. ~ManxMan~ - - - A/N: I do not own the picture in the cover. All rights to the original owner.

[Novel Two: The second installment in the Fake Boyfriend series, with each novel serving as a standalone story.] ••• Dayton, a gifted but conflicted college basketball player, is haunted by the betrayal of his ex-boyfriend, Chad. Struggling to move on, he loses himself in casual flings and the intensity of the game. When a former fling reenters his life-as a friend of his best friend, Drew-Dayton's fragile world begins to unravel. Caught between his past and his growing feelings, he must confront his fears and find a way to heal before everything he loves slips away. Hearts in Opposition is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and self-discovery set against the high-stakes world of college basketball. ••• His gaze locks onto mine, dark and full of intent, as his fingers toy with the edge of my own shorts. "Do you trust me?" he asks softly, his eyes searching mine. I nod, my voice barely above a whisper. "Yes." In one swift motion, he unties the knot, the fabric slipping away to leave us bare. The intimacy of the moment steals my breath, every nerve ending in my body alive and humming with anticipation. Drew's hand slides up my thigh, his touch igniting a fire that burns hotter than the steaming water around us. His fingers move with deliberate precision, drawing soft gasps from my lips as he explores every inch of me. "Say my name," he commands, his voice rough and filled with desire. "Drew," I manage, my voice trembling. "Please..." A triumphant smirk curves his lips, and he leans in, his mouth capturing mine once more. The kiss is fierce, a battle for control that leaves me dizzy and breathless. •••

Luca Brooks, a closeted gay forced to come out against his will. Dominic Fuller, the boy Luca has had a crush on since fourth grade. And finally, Malcom Shoney, the best friend that tries to keep Luca together. What could go wrong?

What do you know about Vincent Russell? Well...most people don't know anything, considering he is an absolute closed book, which is ironic since his face is always shoved into an open one. If you happen to catch the attention of the grouch, there is no promise that he won't cuss you out or give a crap about you at first glance. The unbothered, quiet boy sure has a lot brewing on the inside from his uprising, but Vincent isn't the intimidating asshole everyone makes him out to be. ...But he does have a weakness: that annoying kid that pried his way into his life called Hayden Williams. So, who exactly is Hayden Williams? He's the definition of a train wreck. Most people are surprised that the social butterfly can even keep his head attached to his body. With the chaotic energy he brings to every room, any night can end in spin the bottle, inappropriate jokes, and possible jail time...kidding (not really). However, there is depth to every party animal. The remaining question is how on earth are these two best friends? Even better, how do these two become more than friends when their personalities conflict in every way possible? Follow them through the years of their lives in 'Lilies for a Lifetime.' **This is a spin-off of 'Flowers for Football.' It can be read as a stand-alone but many spoilers and scenes from the book will be mentioned**

Andrew Roberts is a 17 year old senior at Sunny View High. He is one of the popular guys at his school and many envy his lifestyle. However, behind the materialistic possessions, lies a ton of dejection. What is the cause of said dejection? Will this boy ever find the happiness that his popularity doesn't give him? What happens when he loses it all? Will he ever recover, or will he succumb to life's challenges? On the other hand, Christian King is an 18 year old senior that has been tormented by life, forced to take responsibility at a young age. Major question here is: What happens when a teacher pairs these two troubled students together for a project? Will this project lead to a long and fruitful friendship, which possibly could lead to something bigger? Or will they be what pushes the other over the edge, leading to their untimely demise... Stick around and find out.