Everyone wants to shine in their prime - to be the headline, the moment, the one who made it. But no one talks about what it costs to stay there. Beneath the highlight reels are storms no camera can capture. Beverly promises success, but demons don't dissolve in sunshine - they evolve. And when a drop from Crenshaw's rain touches Beverly Hills, even the golden ones start to rust. All American Fanfiction Written 04/12/2020 Rewritten 10/21/2025

A boyfriend loves. A brother protects. A husband provides. A mother nurtures. A coach guides. A friend bonds. A girlfriend supports. That's how it's supposed to go. But when the transfer to Beverly High turns everything inside out, the lines blur - love wounds, loyalty breaks, and protection turns to pain. And in the aftermath, the only question left is: can what's been broken still be healed? Written: 03/28/20 Rewritten: 10/21/2025