When sixteen-year-old, Anastasia 'Annie' Evans, finds out that her mother's newly-engagement comes with having a stepbrother, she starts to develop a certain attachment to him; not knowing that she's about to embark on a euphoric adventure full of lust, lies, and secrets. [highest ranking : #1 in Fanfiction]

Leaving her past behind in Long Beach, Riley Hayward trades in sandals for boots when she moves to Manhattan with her sister. Hoping to leave the bad memories behind, she wishes to live the rest of her teenage years quietly. But "quiet" didn't fit with the city and it definitely didn't fit with Riley's life either. No matter how hard she tried to escape the spotlight, it always lingered, and Gossip Girl had a new favorite. She wasn't alone- friends, crazy exes and family secrets were always by her side. There was just one person who had a soft spot in Riley's heart. But how long would it take until he became a part of her dark past too? __________ [seasons 1-2] [COMPLETED]