Dawson has had it rough. Not as bad as some, worse than others. He lives in constant secret, heart ache and pain. After his parents died he under went a transformation, rendering him unrecognizable. After three years of pain, cutting, and one suicide attempt, he returns to his hometown. As Dawson hides his identity, it will become harder and harder to seal away the truth when faces from the past start revealing themselves, including his gorgeous ex best friend Alec. Only Dawson isn't the only one with secrets and when a lie reaches Dawson's ears, it will take all he has in him to protect the one thing he has left. Himself. Dealing with depression is hard, and Dawson will have to learn it's not something that can be handled alone. He'll have to open up his heart once more, even if it risks him getting hurt, if he wants to achieve happiness. ---------------------------- This is a trigger warning, to anyone that has problems with self-harm I recommend you don't read this as there are some graphic scenes. Also, this is a boyxboy story, so if you don't like hot steamy action between two boys, this is not the story for you. If you don't like it you shouldn't even be reading this anyway and I will not tolerate hate. You do not choose your sexuality and no one else has the right to make someone feel bad about who they are. Also, if any of you are having problems, or the story has triggered you, please inbox me. I love to hear from my readers.

My life was spent wallowing in my own self-pity... well, that was before I met Alicia. Stunningly beautiful, smart, kind, witty... she was perfect. On the outside.

Nico is a scrawny, socially-awkward sixteen-year-old boy who wishes that not fitting it at school was his only concern. To top it off, Christian Matthews, the son of the prominent businessman who Nico's father works for, comes to his family's summer house to spend three weeks with them... Now, having no friends is definitely last on Nico's list of concerns. WARNING: This is NOT a happy tale. Please proceed with caution.

McKenzie never spoke. Not once. She made that promise to herself the day her parents were murdered in front of her when she was 10. Now almost 17, McKenzie was still up for adoption in Ms. Gordon's home for Abandoned Children. Who would want to adopt a 16 year old mute with more disorders than she could count? Fall Out Boy, that's who. She's slowly learning to take risks and learn more about trust. When she ends up falling for one of the guys, will the problems of her past break them apart? *I'm probably gonna go back and edit a few chapters majorly so, sorry if it confuses you in the future *also, the sequel to this is Don't Speak *also Pete is 22, Patrick is 20, Joe is 21 and Andy is 20 bc apparently no one reads the authors note on chapter 3 uGh ⚠TRIGGER WARNING⚠ ⚠MATURE CONTENT⚠ ⚠GRAPHIC CONTENT⚠ ⚠ cringe worthy af content ⚠

Alexandra is a nerd, but not your typical one.Once you get to know her her true colors come shining right out of her. Kellin is known to be the 'Emo boy' at his school but are looks deceiving? When Kellin and Alexandra run into each other and start making fun of each other will they break out of there shells in time to be with each other or will Kellin's past stop him from getting close to Alexandra?