(IV) Zera Gabriel James is a quiet, emotionally distant high school teacher trying to find her place in a home that never truly felt like hers. When her mother remarries, she gains a step-sister-Sazch Ysla Astoveza Juarez-a cold, intimidating, and strikingly beautiful woman who's not just the doctor, but also a sharp-minded businesswoman and the powerful leader of two underground organizations. They clash. They pretend not to care. But behind every argument is a pull neither of them can explain. As days go by, teasing turns into tension, and unspoken words become lingering touches. Zera starts to see the girl behind Sazch's iron walls-protective, loyal, and dangerously soft... but only when it comes to her. Their love is forbidden. Complicated. Unspoken. But it's real. They're step-sisters. They're both girls. And their love was never supposed to happen. But it did. Because sometimes, the person you weren't supposed to love... is the only one who makes you feel like you belong.

(III) For years, Lenesha Villanueva has been chasing after one woman-her best friend's older sister, and now, her professor. Professor Jeremiah Maureen Montero. Cold. Strict. Always frowning. The kind of woman who could silence an entire room with just one look. She's never been the type to smile, let alone entertain someone like Lenesha-loud, persistent, and hopelessly in love with her. Everyone says it's a lost cause. That Jeremiah doesn't feel anything. But then there are those moments. A lingering stare. A softened voice. A hand brushing a little too slowly against Lenesha's. Enough to keep her hoping, hurting, and holding on. Because Jeremiah may push her away nine times out of ten... But on that one rare moment, she pulls her back in-without warning, without promise. Lenesha should've stopped a long time ago. But how do you stop chasing someone who sometimes looks at you like they might feel it too?

(II) (Unedited) Lincoln Eunice Astoveza lived a quiet life-books, classes, silence. She kept to herself, never stepping out of line, never drawing attention. Everything was calm... until one of their professors unexpectedly passed away, and someone new took the spot. Professor Veronica Saavedra. Bold, playful, and far too charming for her own good, Veronica was nothing like the professors Lincoln was used to. She teased with her words, smiled like she knew secrets, and for some reason, always seemed to notice Lincoln more than the rest. But Lincoln kept her distance-until one night. She went to a bar to pick up a drunk friend. Simple. Quick. That was the plan. But while searching through the crowd, someone suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her close. And before she could speak, before she could even see who it was-Veronica kissed her. No warning. No words. Just lips against hers, heat, and confusion. It should've ended there. But it didn't. Because after that night, Lincoln's quiet life was never quiet again. And the chaos had a name: Veronica Saavedra.

(I) Elijah Quiel Montero is the kind of student who makes professors question their life choices-talkative, witty, brilliant, approachable, and a natural at making friends wherever she goes. But she's also sharp, driven, and a full scholar with a GPA as high as her voice when she's arguing a point. She's taking up Education, majoring in Mathematics, with a sharp mind and a schedule that leaves no room for distractions. Her goal is clear: graduate with honors, build a solid future, and prove she belongs at the top. Love? Drama? Complications? She doesn't have time for any of that. There's no space for any of that in her color-coded planner. But one impulsive night turns everything upside down. A drink. A stranger. And a kiss that tasted like trouble-the kind she secretly wanted more of. No names. No numbers. No promises. Just one night-and a memory that refuses to fade. She never expected to see that woman again. Especially not as Professor Veymie Saavedra-cold, sophisticated, composed, and terrifying in heels. The new instructor in her major subject. The same woman from that night. Now standing at the front of the room like nothing ever happened. Unreadable. Ruthlessly strict. But Elijah? She doesn't know how to hold back-not her curiosity, not her boldness, not from the tension that crackles between them every time their eyes meet, and definitely not her feelings that are slowly spiraling out of control. Everyone wants a piece of her-boys, girls, even professors sometimes-but the one person she wants? Pretending nothing ever happened. Now, buried beneath lectures, problem sets, tension, and too many stolen glances, is a secret neither of them dares to name. One is pretending to forget. The other... might not want to. Because that night? It might've been a mistake. Or maybe, just maybe-It was the beginning of everything.

【ＴＡＧＬＩＳＨ】 ℝ𝔸𝕋𝔼𝔻 𝕊ℙ𝔾 | 𝔾𝕏𝔾 | 𝕀ℕ𝕋𝔼ℝ𝕊𝔼𝕏 𝓟𝓻𝓸𝓬𝓮𝓮𝓭 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓬𝓪𝓾𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷. -S L O W B U R N- O N G O I N G ---------------------- ＷＡＲＮＩＮＧ Ｒ－１８⚠️🔞 ɪꜰ ᴛʜɪꜱ ꜱᴛᴏʀʏ ɪꜱɴ'ᴛ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴄᴜᴘ ᴏꜰ ᴛᴇᴀ, ꜰᴇᴇʟ ꜰʀᴇᴇ ᴛᴏ ʟᴇᴀᴠᴇ ɪᴛ ʙᴇʜɪɴᴅ. ᴛʜɪꜱ ɪꜱ ᴀ ɢɪʀʟ-ᴛᴏ-ɢɪʀʟ ꜱᴛᴏʀʏ, ᴀɴᴅ ɪ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ɪᴛ'ꜱ ɴᴏᴛ ꜰᴏʀ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴏɴᴇ. ɪᴛ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴀɪɴꜱ ᴠᴜʟɢᴀʀ ʟᴀɴɢᴜᴀɢᴇ, ᴇxᴘʟɪᴄɪᴛ ꜱᴄᴇɴᴇꜱ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴍᴀᴛᴜʀᴇ ᴛʜᴇᴍᴇꜱ. ʙᴜᴛ ꜱɪɴᴄᴇ ɪ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ʏᴏᴜ'ʀᴇ ꜱᴛᴜʙʙᴏʀɴ, ʏᴏᴜ'ʟʟ ᴘʀᴏʙᴀʙʟʏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ɪᴛ ᴀɴʏᴡᴀʏ. ꜱᴏ ʜᴇʀᴇ'ꜱ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴡᴀʀɴɪɴɢ, ɢᴜʏꜱ.

"I want to spend the rest of my life annoying you." - Lori Halverson Lori Halverson is the naughtiest in her circle of friends. Hindi siya nawawalan ng nagkakandarapa sa kanya dahil sa kanyang lakas ng dating. She ain't pretty but she's charming. She doesn't believe in love. But she'll gonna meet this person who could share her life with... and that's Yumi Reyes. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Stupid Cupid, you curly guy. I'd like to pull off your diaper you freaking fly. I am in love and it's a shame, and i know that you're the one to blame. Hey, moron! Set my heart free, stop playing with me. Started: July 12, 2022 Ended: December 25, 2022

COMPLETED Harvey Blair Grande She is a charismatic heiress-CEO by force, playgirl by nature. She never took life seriously... until her grandparents forced her into a marriage for a big provincial project. But the twist? She's marrying Scarlett Dianne Gonzales, her former terror professor in college - the one who couldn't stand her. Scarlett Dianne Gonzales She is a brilliant and distant professor/engineer, who moved to the province to live a quiet life and leave the ghosts of her past behind. So when the Grande family offers her a partnership... and a contract marriage. She agrees, not knowing sa former student niya pala kasi ang trabaho lang iniisip niya for the town and for the people. Now, under one roof, surrounded by teasing cousins, an arranged marriage, and lingering tension - Harvey's charm meets Scarlett's walls. But when shadows from Scarlett's past resurface, and Harvey starts to change for real... the lines between fake and real begin to blur. A former professor and her pasaway student. A marriage of convenience. And a slow-burn romance they never saw coming. "Ayaw mo sa'kin noon, 'di ba? Bakit ngayon parang crush mo na ako?" "In your dreams, Harvey Grande."

Eastwood University Series #3: Astraea Maureen Silvestre The only thing that is on Astraea's mind is to make her mother proud as this is the only one supporting her on her whole life. Well, what happens when the playful and joyous Tuazon came into her life and make her chaos life make it into more chaos? That's stressful, isn't it? "Your love was a flame that still flickers in the depth of my soul." - A

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