"What did I want? I wanted to be someone else. Or I wanted to live in a world where I didn't have to want to be someone else." *** Connor Hill lives a life of routine: He goes to school, hangs out with his friends, pretends to be straight, rinse and repeat. He lives a life of anonymity, hiding the fact that he's gay from everyone he knows. But everything changes when he encounters the brooding, enigmatic soccer player, Josh Brooks. As the boys keep finding themselves crossing paths, it becomes more and more difficult to stay apart. Connor begins to question if his philosophy of remaining anonymous is just as painful as coming out and allowing the world to see him as someone they might reject. Secrets will be spilled. Will the truth strengthen the boys' bond? Or will their worlds be shattered? [2024 WATTYS SHORTLIST]

"Come to ask me out have you?" Bethany says, swinging her legs around to face him. "Well I'll kindly accept." She chuckles, throwing her hair behind her back. "Actually." He says, placing a finger on her lips telling her to be quiet. "I came to ask him." He says pointing behind her to none other than her brother. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nathan is an openly gay quarterback with a cheerleader for a sister. Bethany is a girl obsessed with popularity so she is very surprised when the Bad boy of the school, Callum, isn't interested in her but her brother.

"Promise me you'll stay strong, for me, for us" Smiling at the older boy below him Blake rested his forehead upon Alec's. "I promise" Hearing these words Alec smiled once more. That promise was all he needed to keep going. For them, for Blake. *** Blake was a nerd, shy, Introverted. Doesn't have many friends other than the school librarian, parents and the local café owner. He's never been one to interact with his fellow classmates. Always been put down upon, bullied by the schools football team. Starting his Sophomore year in high school all Blake could do was hope for the best, be able to merely pass this year in a flash. However a certain jock had other plans. Alec was new to school, becoming popular quite quickly. His angelic looks, body like every girls dream. He soon became the captain of the basketball team. His cold demeanor, bitter attitude girls drooled over him even more. All he hoped was to find a girl to make his, spoil. Except fate chose to completely switch his life upside down. Practicing for his next game Alec didn't expect to stumble upon a certain boy. His heart doing something it's never done before, skip a beat. Following his gut Alec knew what he wanted and when he wants something he gets it. However will Alec's family secret scare the only thing he's come to care for away in the world?! Can these two push past the jealousy and hatred from others to find freedom?! ______________________________________________

When Ashad's friend Ella knocks back his confession, he's not surprised; after all, she's gay. But what does surprise him is his growing affection for Ella's twin brother Jeremy. When friendship turns into something more, can two boys overcome their fears and find happiness together?

(finished) Part 1: Highschool comes with many complications, confusion, and conflicts. It's hard to come out to people, especially if it's one of the first times. Noah thought it was time to suck it up and reveal his secret to his friends, but also resulted in catching the attention of one of the hottest jocks in school, Brad. Love can be difficult, especially if you're new to it. That's why lots of teenage sweethearts don't exactly last till the end of high school, but one could dream to live and love with their high school crush, right? Enjoy a normal slice of highschool life bl~ Past best rankings: #4 - teenage romance #33 - jock #2 - prep #1 - comingout #1 - jockandnerd #15 - guyxguy #12 - jockxnerd #1 - jockxnerd

Meet Jordan, a shy eighteen-year-old boy, who had just started senior year in the sunny state of California. He's a quirky, nerdy boy who happens to like other boys and that's why people don't like him there. Enter Nathan, the star quarterback of the high school Jordan attends, he's a solemn and mature man respected by many, but there's something about him that makes Jordan's guts tremble. Follow these two extravagant young men on a road full of passion, laughter, tears, and spoons - don't forget the spoon! © 2020 winterhex. All Rights Reserved.

George's experience in America, so far, could have been worse. Besides the teasing, occasional shoves, and desperate girls, he'd say that he was just getting by thanks to his three new best friends. But when he meets an exceedingly cocky jock who goes by the name Dream, George starts to question a few things. (this DOES have NSFW in it.)

Brother's best friend, Figure Skating x Hockey Player, Boy x Boy Váli loves figure skating. The crisp feeling of his blades on the smooth ice, the chilling gusts of wind when he picks up speed, and the stinging sensation the cold air leaves in his eyes create a truly tranquil experience. However, more importantly, he can hear his brother's best friend's laughter through the rink's wall. At some point over the years, he had begun to rely on the sound. Váli and Lucien had grown up alongside each other their entire lives. Despite this, it had taken them until now to realize their mutual infatuation. With one struggling with attachment issues, and the other used to neglect, will the teenagers find a way to overcome their hardships and trust again? With the world against them, the two boys embark on a journey atop a path that leads them through hell and back. Their destination is unclear, but there's nowhere to go but forward! Their lives are futile anyway! Like trying to blow a whistle in the wind.

|LGBT ROMANCE| When Marcus Berkley discovers that he has a secret admirer, he isn't quite too sure how to react. Surely, the affection held won't go unnoticed and surely, it was all meant to be romantic... Maybe this is the timeless romance he had been waiting for..... Yet why did it feel so sinister? This secret admirer is not just any ordinary Admirer. Marcus is in for a killer when he finds out the truth. Sometimes, it's better not to be admired than be admired at all... . . "Kiss Me." Marcus whispered. "Are you sure you want me to kiss you?" The man asked, a glint in his eyes and a smirk on his lips... This moment was the begining of realization, the start of something new, something dangerous, and something Marcus would love, regardless. [Original LGBT Novel by Nic Lachowski] © 2021 by Nic Lachowski. All rights reserved.

Danny doesn't like being friends with benefit with Nathan and there is nothing he could do about it for one, Nathan is straight or so he says. Feeling are played, tricked and changed. With peer pressure around Nathan even he is confused of what is right but deep down he knows when it comes to Danny, he can never hurt him. Love is not something you do, it just happens..just like that. But are they both ever going to realise that?.. Short Story (BoyXboy) LoveXhormone.