Santiago Alverio is torn between family expectations and his own internalized fears from homophobic relatives. As he enters a casual fling with Diablo Delgado, he discovers that love, patience, and acceptance might be the blueprint to healing and embracing his true self. *** Santiago Alverio has always lived by the rules of his family, peers, and a silent world that tells him who he should be. As a civil engineering student, he hides behind toxic masculinity and the fear of being noticed because of expectations and a homophobic upbringing. Then comes Diablo Delgado--fearless, affectionate, and unapologetically himself. What begins as a no-strings "friends with benefits" arrangement slowly converts into something deeper. With every touch, every unguarded smile, Diablo breaks the walls Santi has built around his heart. But love is never simple. Santi is caught between family pressures, societal judgment, and his own insecurities. Will he ever realize that happiness was never about meeting expectations but about choosing the person who makes him feel whole? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot

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Fuck and Forget Series #2 This isn't a love story but a story of love, and the ache of everything they could've been.

Collection of ficlets/one shots for my stories (TDG, IIF, TMEUAS and TSIB).

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The thing with Valentine's Day is, either you hate it or you love it. And Zade Pascual definitely belongs to the first category. Para sa kanya, isang araw lang ito ng commercialized version ng pag-ibig. Walang kakilig-kilig at napakalayo sa true love stories na nababasa niya sa mga libro. Nasubok ang kanyang anti-Valentine's sentiment when she unexpectedly meets Andreau Cortez-an award-winning actor and film student at her university-in the cafe where she works-- on Valentine's Day of all days. Andreau, their new cafe regular, surprises Zade by asking for her help with his latest short film project, which she hesitantly agrees to. Despite a rocky start, Zade discovers the real Andreau Cortez beyond the camera and celebrity gossip. Over the fika-not date hangouts and late-night conversations, their effortless friendship blurs into something more, to the point na akala ng lahat (yes, friends and family included) na sila na ni Andreau. Caught off guard by her evolving feelings, Zade must confront her own heart. Hanggang best friend nga lang ba ang tingin niya kay Andreau? Can their story unfold like the happy endings she loves in books? Well, sometimes, the best love stories take time to tell.

Cute and innocent, Desa Franco musters up her courage to confess her feelings for bad boy tattoo artist Baron Medel. When he unexpectedly gives their relationship a shot, can they continue to fight for their love even if everyone around them seems to break them apart? *** For the longest time, Desiree Claud Franco is smitten with tattoo artist Baron Medel. He is a bad boy with a good-for-nothing reputation, while she is the innocent one. Despite being complete opposites, Desa can't get him off her mind. So when Baron finally agrees to be with her, Desa is beyond ecstatic. Her dream of becoming his girl is finally happening-but it comes with a twist. They must keep their relationship a secret, or else her family might break them apart. With the numerous obstacles that keep getting their way, can Baron and Desa survive the odds? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela.

She's still holding to their promise that they'll love each other until eternity. Can she keep that promise and stay loyal to him or indulge herself to fall for someone else?

Can love truly change the past? #BSS4