*Spinoff/Sequel of Lab Partners (Recommended you read Lab Partners first but not required.)* "You know, you shouldn't smoke those things," I spoke softly, referring to the cigarette perched between his teeth. The pale light of the moon made his skin glow like an ethereal light, while his black hair shone like pure obsidian. "And why not?" he asked tiredly, letting the poisonous smoke escape his lips as he looked up at the stars. "They'll kill you," I said honestly, finally looking away from him to peer up at the brilliant night sky. He took the opportunity to turn his stunningly blue gaze back to me. He studied me lazily for a few minutes before asking, "And what if I want to die?" I looked down, straight into his eyes, and asked, "What if I don't want you to?" *This is a bxb book. If you don't like it, don't read it. There is also a trigger warning.* *Cover by @Grand_* *Started 02/14/18* *Finished 04/21/20* *Number of reads on day marked complete: 566k*

River is a directionless college kid. All he knows is going with the flow of things: parties, women, intoxication. Somehow, River's flow lands him in the sights of Fin, the mysterious bass player of a semi-popular local music group: Boy Band. The band needs a new lead guitarist and River needs a new excuse to stay in school. Maybe, he'll get more excuses than he asked for? After all, bassists do it deeper... --- *CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE, UNCENSORED DRUG USE, AND SEXUAL THEMES. READ AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION.* [Started Dec. 2020]