Royal AU/Fantasy AU "Nature always finds a way to ensure balance. But it might not be achieved in the way you think- or want." George, a prince, who's destined to inherit the throne but couldn't be anymore opposed to the idea. Especially since he carries on detrimental secret. Then one night he's told to flee if he wishes to live. Reason? Unknown. After being chased through darkness, George soon finds himself amongst an (literally) underground society that despises the reign more than anything. Keeping his real identity hidden and pretending to be just another nobody, he's introduced to a world that's vastly different from his former life in the kingdom. Secrets are revealed and he's shown a completely new side to life that makes him question everything he's ever known. George's new situation is in his eyes close to perfection. Finally, he's found the place where he was always meant to be. But there's one problem, or rather a person, that refuses to accept George as a new member no matter how hard he tries. And how long can a runaway prince pretend to be something he's not before the truth is exposed? (FYI: I do not ship these people IRL and the story will be removed if anyone mentioned expresses discomfort.) All TW:s I can think of will be listed in the first chapter but they won't be specified for each individual chapter.

Clay didn't believe in love, he thought it was a waste of time, he usually visits a small coffee shop where he could read and study, his friend Nick would sometimes tag along with his boyfriend. one day, clay walked In the same shop, but this time, there was a new worker that caught his eye, a boy behind the counter. ~~ George needed help. His mother died and his father left him and his little sister, abandoned, George got a job so he could pay the bills and look after his sister, he's currently living with two good friends from school. He used to work as a writer, but his boss never appreciated his work, and wouldn't pay him enough. Giving up on that dream, he found out he had special skills in making coffee, will he be able to balance school and work again? will that skill save him and his sister? All while dealing with eating disorders and recovering from self harm? Will working in a coffee shop change his life? ------- this is my first PROPER dnf story. It will probably slowly get farther away from the topic but I'll try not to let that happen. There could be spelling mistakes but I'll try to spot them. All the info you need is in the first chapter. (Warnings, characters etc.)