LILLIAN (LILY) COLLIN is a sweet, bubbly 16 year old with a love for all things girly. She's outgoing and trusting, but her world was turned upside down when her best friend, Ellie, betrayed her with cruel rumors. Now, struggling with feelings she can't fully understand and a fear of opening up, Lily navigates the complexities of friendship, love, and self-discovery while keeping her bisexuality a secret. ELLIE HAMPTON is a 17 year old with a rebellious streak, shaped by a difficult home life and a deep rooted fear of rejection. She's known for her edgy, tomboyish style and her tough demeanor, but beneath the surface, Ellie's heart is vulnerable. When she developed feelings for her best friend, Lily, Ellie's fear of ruining their friendship led her to spread hurtful rumors, breaking their bond. Now, she's left to grapple with the consequences of her actions and the lingering feelings for Lily that she can no longer ignore. After years of silence, Ellie and Lily are forced to confront their painful past when they end up in the same high school again. Once inseparable best friends, their bond was shattered when Ellie spread cruel rumors about Lily, driven by feelings she couldn't admit. Now, as they share classes and moments of tension, the unresolved emotions between them bubble to the surface. With old wounds and buried feelings threatening to tear them apart, can they find a way back to each other or is their friendship lost forever? HIGHEST RANKS #girlongirl number 7 feb 12 #Masculine number 1 feb 14 #Femxmasc number 1 feb 15 #Womanxwoman number 3 feb 16 #Figureskating number 1 feb 21 #Lesbianromance number 4 feb 27 #Lesbian number 1 feb 28

creds to: tvoyasashi on X for the cover art! Jane Hopper and Max Mayfield have been inseparable since seventh grade. Best friends. Partners in crime. The kind of friendship where you show up unannounced, steal each other's hoodies, and know exactly what the other person is thinking with just one look. They've grown up together.But sometimes... growing up makes things complicated. Now eighteen, they spend most of their days working across town. Max slinging ice cream at Scoops Ahoy with Mike Wheeler, and Jane making pizzas at Surfer Boy alongside her twin brother, Will. Late-night drives. Break room conversations. Pizza deliveries that turn into long hangouts. Sleepovers that last until sunrise. The lines between friendship and something more start to blur.Max has known something about herself for a long time now. She's a lesbian. The problem? No one else knows. And the bigger problem? She's had a crush on Jane for years. Jane, sweet and curious and completely unaware of the way Max's heart speeds up every time she smiles. As Max struggles to keep her feelings hidden, the group's dynamics only get messier. Mike keeps trying (and failing) to flirt with Max, while Will quietly navigates his own feelings for Mike. Through awkward moments, teasing banter, late-night movies, and heart-shaped pizzas made just for one person, friendships begin to shift into something deeper. Because sometimes your best friend is also the person you can't stop thinking about. And sometimes... the scariest thing in the world is realizing that the person you love has been right beside you the entire time. This story includes: • Best friends to lovers • Fluff • Light angst • Found family • Possibly some smut • Lots of pining Full AU: • Jane has no powers • The Upside Down doesn't exist • Jane was never called Eleven Main ships: • ElMax (Jane x Max) • Byler (Will x Mike) • Ronance(Robin x Nancy) Takes place in present year time