In the meticulously planned world of Alexander Reid, the last thing he needs is a distraction. Enter his student, Hayleigh Blakely, a force of chaos with a knack for challenging his internship job at Annandale High. *** There isn't an obstacle college boy Alexander can't solve. On the brink of completing his educational degree at twenty-two, nothing can kick him off his ride of success when he's selected for a coveted internship at Annandale High as a math teacher. The only equation he can't solve? His student Hayleigh-and the bone-deep attraction that follows her. With only one year left of high school, Hayleigh is determined to secure her spot in USYD's prestigious architecture program. But her focus hits a snag when realizing that the mysterious stranger who saved her from harassment at a party also happens to be her new practice teacher. Unwilling to risk his degree, Alexander pretends their last encounter never happened. The result? Inadvertently igniting resentment in Hayleigh, and kicking off a tumultuous rivalry that gradually evolves into an unexpected, deeply forbidden romance. ❝ 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞, 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞. 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 ... 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭. ❞ **** [ Word count: 150.000+ words ] FEATURED by @romance reading list "New Adult"

Sequel to Run

June Summers and Luke Hemmings: childhood friends to lovers. More recently: exes. June was left heartbroken by her rocker ex-boyfriend. Luke was left heartbroken by his own actions and the reaction of the girl he loved. Fast forward two years later, Luke is determined to change her mind. | a luke hemmings short story based on the youngblood album |

"Do you understand me?" "Yes." "Yes what?" "Yes, Mr. Hemmings." • he thinks about her late at night in his apartment. she thinks about him while doodling hearts in her school planner. Luke Hemmings, a 22 year old college student is now a student teacher in 17, almost 18 year old Madeline Miller's high school history class. it could be happily ever after, or a whole lot of trouble. •

Your glances or even accidental touches make me sick with excitement, dizzy with nausea. Nothing is more intoxicating than you, Luke Robert Hemmings.

❝The one thing I want in life and you're standing in the way of it.❝ I bark, running my shaking hands through my hair. ❝Are you sure you don't want something else?❝ He says quietly, keeping his gaze locked onto mine. ❝Like what, Luke?❝ My voice cracks from frustration and all I want to do is scream as he swallows the lump in his throat, stepping closer. ❝Like me.❝ // COVER BY ROADTRIPS

"I've fallen so hard for you, I don't care about my job or anyone else's opinions. I just want to love you" - For the 15 year old Haley Brooke, life has been average. She's ready to start something new. She's ready to put down the books and find an adventure. Little does she know, her adventure is right around the corner.

In which a popular boy who cares too much about his reputation meets a girl who hates attention.

In which one CEO meets another.

or when a girl and boy meet at a party and give each other endearing nicknames such as lucifer and indiana jones