Elly Samuels won't let his best friend, Rin, throw his life away. So if Rin can't break up with his girlfriend, Elly will do it for him. High school juniors Elliot "Elly" Samuels and Rin Hamada are the definition of best friends. They grew up together, were middle school nerds together, and had massive glow ups together. But they never needed relationships. Elly would bat the girls off with a stick if he had to because he and Rin agreed, life was easier without them. But when his best friend's new fling gets serious, their perfect friendship is put in danger. So Elly's left with no choice. He hatches a plan to have the two love birds split up, restoring peace to Rin's life. The only problem? As Elly's plan starts to work, he realizes that his feelings are more complicated than he thought. It's hard to call someone your best friend when you start lusting after them. And now, Elly just wants Rin all to himself. Will Elly succeed in breaking them up? And if he does, will Rin be the prize? _________________________________________ (Formerly called Rin is NOT Sexy) Highest Rankings: #2 gay #3 bxb #4 boyxboy/malexmale/lgbtromance #5 lgbtlove #6 gayness #8 nosmut #22 bestfriend #32 unlimitedpride #62 wattpride #89 bestfriends *2024 Rewrite* Date Started: May 17, 2024 Date Finished: December 20, 2024

Emmet and Clay did not meet on the best of terms, but that doesn't stop them from becoming fast friends. As their bond grows stronger, they will do whatever it takes to maintain this new friendship. Even though that may not be all that either of them wants. After years of living in a conservative southern town, Emmett has developed a hard shell that is not easily pierced. It's gotten even more difficult since breaking up with his first serious boyfriend left him feeling devastated and betrayed. Then a new friend comes along to peel back all the layers of protection, making Emmett feel happy again, and perhaps making him feel something more. The loss of his father at a young age left Clay with severe anxiety. His girlfriend says he's emotionally distant - because he is. Clay never gave much thought to his sexuality. He started dating because all his friends were, and although his relationships never seem to work out, he continues to try, because that's what's expected. The steady track he's been traveling is suddenly upended when he becomes enamored with a boy he just met. Now Clay has to figure out what he wants and how far he's willing to go to get it.