COMPLETED [boyxboy] Carson Hughes is a bright light. Vinny Taylor is an enigma. ** After spending his summer away as a camp counselor, Carson Hughes comes back to his home town for his senior year. Things seem to be just as he left them until he finds out his best friend's brother came out of the closet and cut everybody out of his life. Kind and caring Carson can't help but want to understand this new Vinny. Vinny Taylor is falling, constantly going down and feeling like there's no end. His summer leaves him changed forever. After coming out and alienating himself, he spends most days locked away in his room until Carson comes back to town. Vinny's a mystery yet to be figured out. And Carson is up to the task. WARNING: Some of the content in this book may be triggering for some readers. Chapters with triggering content will have trigger warnings at the top with what the triggering content is. There will not be any graphic or detailed scenes of traumatic or triggering experiences. ~180k words

The Nerd 🌻 Theo Walker - the nerd. After being unknown in his school for most of his years, he begins to gain recognition from the most unexpected people in his grade. From being in the library 24/7 to now going to the wildest party in town. During this journey, he learns to express himself unlike ever before and realizes that he is more than a simple nerd. And, of course, this wouldn't be a nerd story without an unbelievably sexy lover that makes anyone blush with a simple glance. *** [NOT MY ART! However, if you know who the artist is please let me know so I can contact him or her. ]

I'm different, and I guess in a way we all are. We're all trying to find a place for ourselves in this too big of a world, someplace where we feel at home. But what if being different wasn't so bad after all? *** Nicholas Breen. He's got that quiet charm that pushes the blood straight to my cheeks, with his green eyes and freckles all over the place. He seems far, but so close at the same time... *** First place "The Spring Awards" [LGBTQ+] **** First place "Perdurable awards" [LGBTQ] ***** First place "The Seasonal Contest [Second Edition]" [Romance] ****** Second place "Ace Awards Supreme" [LGBTQ+] *See interview here*: https://www.wattpad.com/857440580-ace-award-supreme-interviews-second-place-in-lgbtq *******