Ian has always had one goal and one goal only-to get drafted for the National Hockey League. Nothing has ever thrown him off course from this, except for one boy from his past that knows things about him that rarely sees the light anymore. Finn has never liked hockey. The only reason he joined the team was to look at cute guys, start some fights on the ice (because it looked fun), and to obviously, get a cute hockey butt like all the other guys on the team. When Ian gets tasked with training Finn so that they can actually be a decent team and get to nationals this year, their bond grows strangely close. The only problem is, Ian promised himself he'd never fall in love again, and ends up breaking the one rule he set for himself. Finn on the other hand, doesn't have much interest in dating. He likes having fun, flirting with people without any strings. When Finn finds himself slipping into feelings for Ian, it leaves him questioning everything he thought he knew about himself, dragging Ian down with him in the process. And through all that, they somehow still need to win nationals. ***

[COMPLETE] Boy hates boy. But that's not the whole story. It's senior year, Trevor has the sudden idea to try out for the hockey team. For some reason, the captain, Nikolai, really wants him to quit. What history together could they possibly have?

Noah Hale has always known who he is. He's loud, dramatic, unapologetically himself, and somehow still exhausted by the world every single day. Coming out hasn't made his life easier, but he refuses to shrink himself for anyone. Asher Reeves has never been good at handling things, especially his own feelings... He's quiet, anxious, and constantly too stuck in his own head to know what's going on around him. Asher Reeves also happens to be the older brother of Noah's best friend. Although they've seen each other plenty of times over the years, they never really knew each other. One party changes everything. Noah was drunk. Asher was not. Noah didn't mean to kiss Asher. Asher definitely did not mean to kiss him back. Now Noah remembers nothing. And Asher remembers every second. In order to preserve the miniscule friendship they have, Asher chooses to keep everything a secret, keep it in like he always does. The closer they get, the harder it becomes for Asher to pretend nothing happened. What happens when the one moment that you're trying to forget is the one thing you can't escape?

Sam Moretti is new to Crestfield High, so first impressions are everything, right? What happens if your first impression is spilling iced coffee all over hot-headed Noah Wright? Noah Wright has issues. With an alcoholic father and absent mother, he struggles to see any light at the end of the tunnel, but he's accepted that with a bad attitude. Sam Moretti has one issue; he can't stop thinking about Noah. But, as he's been told, only a fool would fall for Noah... but Sam's not too sure if he cares. *** Highest Ranking: #1 in gay #1 in bxblove #1 in comingoutofthecloset #2 in LGBT #2 in boyxboy #2 in fluffandsmut #3 in Mature #3 in teenromance ⚠️Warning: This story contains mature themes, physical/verbal abuse, drinking, drug use, mental disorders, and A LOT OF GAYNESS!! Read at your own risk.

Jake Taylor is a simple guy of simple pleasures. Family-focused and happy to help, he's proud of his little community in Gunner, East Tennessee. A good son, a dedicated brother, a loyal friend, and an honest man - that's all he strives to be. Ray Cooper can't wait to get out. Hungry for more and ready for freedom, he works hard and keeps to himself while maintaining the eye on the goal - move out and disappear. Any ties he has to Gunner are nothing but reminders of how the world is stacked against him. Ray and Jake don't so much crash into each other's lives as they slowly ease in. But their plans for how the rest of their lives look like don't match, and Ray's past is an ever-looming threat. They shouldn't make sense together, but maybe they do. So what now?

Nolan Reyes has the perfect image: varsity captain, social media star, always smiling. But underneath the jerseys and highlight reels, his anxiety claws at everything - especially his own reflection. Wyatt Ford doesn't care about high school fame. He's got books to read, muscles to build, and grief tucked away where no one can reach it. That is, until he stumbles across Nolan mid-panic, and everything changes. One touch. One breath. One chance at being seen. From hidden panic attacks to quiet late nights in someone else's sweatshirt, Nolan and Wyatt begin to rewrite what it means to be safe - and what it takes to finally come home to yourself.

Dmitri West has always been good at staying afloat. Nothing bothers him, nothing makes him lose his cool - one of the things he's had to learn in order to keep his job as a high school History teacher. When things slowly start to crumble around him, Dmitri tries to remain unbothered, he really does, but things start to spiral out of control, too fast for him to keep up. The tipping point, however? Seeing Tariq Riaz. His ex-boyfriend of two years. - started: october 23rd, 2020. completed: december 31st, 2020.

Fabio Costa has plenty of talent, a sharp tongue, and unlimited energy to burn, but his forehand could be improved. Enter Julian Foster, a retired Wimbledon Champion with a bad knee and zero patience for Fabio's antics. When the two of them team up, their unexpected bond takes them from the gruelling Challenger circuit to the glamorous world of Grand Slams. But as their connection deepens, amidst intense training sessions, press meltdowns and far too many shared hotel rooms, their feelings for each other threaten to bring down everything they have ever worked for. cover art by the amazing @aphedragonfly CW: Language, Alcohol, Injuries, Mentions of past emotional abuse. +++ All tennis players featured in the story are completely fictional. All similarities to existing players are due to there being only so many ways you can hit a ball with a racquet. +++ Featured by WackyWriters [Judges' Favorites March 2025]

Bound by suspicion and an undeniable magnetism, Ren and Yuki collide while trying to keep their best friend's relationship safe. Ren is determined to protect his best friends' romantic relationship from the enigmatic and incredibly gorgeous Yuki. He did not trust Yuki was over his recent crush on their friend Niko, who was dating both their best friend, Kai. Meanwhile Yuki, enthralled by Ren's intense glare and yet kind eyes, is determined to capture Ren's attention, no matter the cost. He promises to win the ridiculously handsome boy over so their friends can feel at ease. As the two grow closer, the already undeniable magnetism between them turns into an irresistible pull. In a battle of wills, both find themselves walking a thin line between a glorious revelation and a terrifying disaster. When life and circumstances pull them closer by the day, who will surrender their heart first? And once they do, will the other one be willing to accept it? Can they truly trust each other, knowing the past the other has lived? + Featured in Community Pride Recommendations 🌈 --- Volume One is completed. Continue the story in Volume Two. ⚠️ MARKED MATURE FOR MILD: sexual contents, homophobia and attempted physical assault (even if mild, please take care of your mental-health if you feel you can't handle even the smallest kind of one of these contents!)

WATTYS 2023 SHORTLIST | WATTYS 2023 FANS CHOICE AWARDS NOMINEE Initially looking for nothing more than a feelings-free summer fling before college, reckless Harris McCammon and anxious Seb Krause might have stumbled into more than they bargained for. --------------------------------- When a graduation party takes a risky turn, Harrison McCammon finds himself in the passenger seat of Sebastian Krause's truck. When the two virtual strangers agree to begin a friends with benefits kind of situation, neither expect anything more than maybe a fun situationship before they leave for college. But as their casual entanglement turns into something slightly more, the two of them are forced to push down their real thoughts on this non-relationship. Add in sketchy ex-boyfriends, concerned parents, and a small dash of existential dread, there's no such thing as no strings attached. TW: underaged substance abuse; mentions of/attempted SA; (fade to black/non-explicit) sex; homophobic figures/abandonment; hospitalisation ^that sounds like a lot, wow, i'm sorry, it's ... it's mainly fluff ---ONC Ambassadors Round 2 Pick, 2023---