Tristan and Hibiki have finally begun to open up more to one another about their pasts - but the holiday season is right around the corner, and they will have to face their families.

Calvin Sumner is just trying to find a job, pass his classes, get into college, and maybe kiss a few boys if he can manage it. He never thought he'd find himself working in a cupcake cafe, or falling in love with his brooding, ex-military boss who has more tattoos than he has words to give. But Cas isn't going to complain. Not when he's finally making some money, doing well in his courses, has a pretty good sports scholarship in his future, and gets to kiss Dresden Gibson as much as he wants (and he wants to, a lot). ( © saeglopur )

a boy. a girl. and all the words they never said to each other. copyright © 2020 by basicallymessy. All rights reserved.

"You don't try to double cross a person like Rick and expect to leave unscathed. He will always find out and get his revenge, no matter what." Roman said quietly. My response died in my mouth as I watched Rick and his men rush over towards the car. As soon as the men had piled in, I revved the engine before speeding off. Loud voices filled the car as the rowdy men scrambled to discard any evidence and blood that had stained their hands. Restraining myself from displaying disgust at their actions, I silently drove off into the dark night with Roman's words echoing in my mind. This was my life. And I would never find an escape. -------- Deceit, abuse, and starvation had become Isabella Wright's life at a young age. Torn from her family as a child, she is forced to live under someone's command. Her kidnappers command. She is close to losing hope, until she is granted a glimmer of freedom. Split between her old lifestyle, and the life she had always desired, Isabella will soon realize where she belongs in her life full of betrayal, lies, and pain.