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.

For Reed Turner, senior year is all about redemption. As captain of the Westview High soccer team, he's determined to lead his team to the national championships, something they've never achieved. But standing in his way is more than just the pressure of the game. There's Grayson Pierce, captain of the football team and the school's golden boy. With three national titles already under his belt and the entire school wrapped around his finger, Grayson has made it his mission to remind Reed of his "inferior" status. His teasing isn't just playful-it's personal, and Reed's hatred for him burns like wildfire. But everything changes after one fateful night at a party. A shared moment flips Reed's world on its axis, unraveling everything he thought he knew about Grayson-and himself. As rivalry gives way to something more complicated, Reed must decide if he's willing to risk his heart while chasing his dreams. A story of fierce competition, unexpected vulnerability, and the thin line between love and hate, Opposing Goals will have you rooting for Reed and Grayson every step of the way.

San Jose Sharks alternate captain Lukas Matterson has been in the NHL long enough to know how this works. Do your job, fulfill your responsibilities, don't make a spectacle of yourself, and above all, don't get involved in any messes. Mathias Söderlund is a mess. Mathias, the shamelessly confident and infuriatingly cocky forward for the Los Angeles Kings, seems to have made it his life's mission to unsettle Lukas every time they meet. Mathias brings with him a kind of chaos Lukas can neither ignore nor fully understand. Lukas Matterson and Mathias Söderlund are used to hating each other. But as the tension between them intensifies, the power struggle that began on the ice starts drifting into more dangerous waters. What once felt like hate begins to grow into something Lukas doesn't know how-and doesn't want-to name. Or in short: You have sex with the wrong guy once, and he never leaves you alone.

(MxM) In the corridors of their shared educational journey, Chase Prescott and Jackson Arevalo exist as parallel entities, separated by an invisible divide forged from years of silent observation. From preschool to high school, their paths have crossed yet never converged, each occupying opposite ends of the classroom without ever exchanging a word. Chase, fueled by an imagined rivalry with Jackson, has spent his academic life striving to outdo an opponent who doesn't even realize the game exists. Unknown to Chase, Jackson has been acutely aware of the unspoken tension, silently observing Chase's every move with a mixture of bemusement and curiosity. As they part ways after high school, their unspoken rivalry seems destined to remain just that-unspoken. However, fate has other plans in store. Years later, a chance encounter reunites Chase and Jackson in a small town off the coast. After all this time apart, who knew all it would take was a cup of coffee to finally get them to speak to each other? With the new addition of conversation to their dynamic, their relationship seems to change drastically, but neither of them knows if it's for better or for worse...

Hockey is the sport of tension, and no one plays it better than the Captain and the Goalie. Nathan Bennett is the captain of his D1 college hockey team. He's worked so hard to get here, fights with his parents, conflicts with his twin brother that everyone adores, and his own self-consciousness. He knows there's people better than him, and growing up hearing that you're worst, makes things a lot more complicated. So when he arrives and he realizes his goalie, someone he needs to have a lot of trust in is a psycho, he can't help but crave the need to control, because without the control... he's lost. Xander Hayes is, of course, that psychotic goalie. He loves the chaos, thrives on it because without it his thoughts run wild. He doesn't get to party like other kids in college, no he has a eight-year-old little sister he needs to look after with parents who have been absent his whole life. So, the only time he gets to act out is on the ice, his only goals, watching the puck, and messing with his beloved Captain. His presumed Golden Boy. The ice starts the tension, but these two boys carry the long-haul. Trigger Warnings! -Sex scenes -Fights -Anxiety (anxiety attacks) -Depressive disorder -Foul language TW's will not be displayed in the beginning of chapters so take this as your final warning.

Jamie Reyes is a goalie. Calm under pressure, impossible to read, and very good at keeping things compartmentalized. Alex Stanley is the captain. Confident, focused, and definitely not looking for complications. A casual hookup between teammates is supposed to be simple. No labels. No feelings. No questions asked. After all, Alex doesn't even know if he is gay. But somewhere between late-night texts, locker room tension, road trips, and always choosing each other without thinking... things start getting messy. Because catching feelings was never part of the agreement. And in hockey, interference can ruin everything. Especially when it is casual. [Mature themes] [Completed] [Book 2]

[BxB] Aiden Rowe never asked for hockey. He doesn't like the cold, the crowds or the jocks. He'd much rather spend his time watching birds. But when he gets stuck covering the Port Howe Puffins for the school paper, his senior year suddenly revolves around freezing rinks, team dinners, deadlines and a sport he doesn't really understand. Somewhere between the chaos though, he finds someone who actually sees him and maybe hockey and Port Howe aren't the worst things after all. A soft, quirky and occasionally unhinged story about finding warmth (and love) in the unlikeliest of places. Content warning: lots of bird nerding Note: This is very much a queer romance with mature themes. Cover by @surrenderedstories

Life keeps handing Tyler bitter treats. At fifteen, his mom leaves him and his little sister to fend for themselves. At sixteen, he focuses on receiving a soccer scholarship to gain the security and independence he so desperately craves. At eighteen, his car spins off a bridge, and he loses his leg and the sports career he fought so hard to build. Consumed by bitterness and despair, Tyler returns to college. The one taste of sweetness in his life is Robin Erie, the shy student-tutor assigned to help him catch up. They bond over textbooks and treats, and studying soon turns to flirting, which evolves to kissing. But when bitter forces try to tear them apart, Tyler must face his fear of getting abandoned once again to find happiness with his sweet crush. *** This is a mirror story to my previous story Sweet Little Birds, telling the story from Tyler's POV, also including snippets of his story before he met Robin.

[completed] ✨ Featured in Coming Of Age on Wattpad LGBTQ ✨ 4/02/26 ✨ Featured in Friends to Lovers on Wattpad's official account✨ 3/06/26 ✨ Featured in Summer Flings on Wattpad Community ✨ 10/07/26 Kaiden Pierce fell for Nathan Summers at a camp. After two months of pining and resigning to the fact that he won't see his one sided crush ever again, Kaiden says goodbye. However, Nathan shows up as a final year transfer to Kaiden's school, carrying a flurry of rumours and gossip. Kaiden finds his crush intensifying, all the while discovering that the happy camper's life isn't all that happy. (Lighthearted cliche summer romance, with slight angst, family drama and some disney high school vibes!) Started ~ May 2021 Ended ~ August 2022

"I think I'm gay." I say, leaving out the part about my... exposing dream about him last night. I watched his expression, waiting for some sign that he was angry. I waited for him to call me a faggot, to curse me off and tell me he never wanted to see me again. Instead, I was greeted with his perfect toothy smile. "That's great man, I'm of proud you." He says, patting my arm as he stuffed another cracker in his mouth. "It takes some real balls to come out to someone." He says, his beautiful green eyes blazing into mine. I felt myself become flustered at his gaze. "Uh, Yeah, Thanks." I stumbled out, "You're not mad?" I ask. His expression turns to hurt as he crinkles his eyebrows. "Why the hell would I be mad?" He asks, hesitating on the crackers and pushing them away. "I just thought-it's just- well... you just always seem so pissed when someone mentions the word gay." I spit out words, scared for his reaction. He sighs, "That doesn't fucking mean I hate gays. Normally when I do that it's because someone's using the word 'gay' to hate on them, it just pisses me off, you know?" He asks, bringing the crackers back into his lap and biting into them. "Plus-" He adds on, "You're my best friend, if anything, you being gay is a blessing. I'll always support you." He says, glancing at me through the side of his eyes. I look away, towards the door to hide the crimson blush that I feel spread over my face. "Thanks." I all but squeak out. And that's the day I realized, I have a faint crush on my best friend. <><><><><< THIS BOOK IS BEING *MAJORLY* EDITED. THERES LOTS OF SPELLING MISTAKES AND NAME MIX UPS, SOME CHAPTERS WILL BE REWRITTEN Also, Please don't be mean to the characters, they aren't even close to perfect, but they don't deserve hate.