Lucas Bennett has always been the best-best student, best friend, and above all, the best diver on the team. Confident, charismatic, and unstoppable, the water is his domain. But when Adrian Cruz, quiet, relentless, and just as talented, joins the team, Lucas's flawless world tilts off balance. What begins as a heated rivalry beneath the waves slowly transforms into something deeper, something neither of them expected. As they push each other harder, dive deeper, and chase the limits of their abilities, Lucas finds himself drawn to the mystery behind Adrian's stoic eyes. Tension simmers, glances linger, and somewhere between challenges and unspoken words, the lines between enemies and something more blur. But some waters are darker than they seem. When a forbidden dive lures them into uncharted depths, the thrill of competition becomes a test of trust, courage, and fragile connection. As the pressure rises and shadows close in, Lucas and Adrian must face the truth: sometimes, the deepest bonds are forged in the most dangerous places-and not every surface can be reached again. How far would you go to escape the weight of expectation? And what happens when you realize you've dived too deep to turn back?

[BXB] in which a boy leaves his love letters in the wrong person's locker. ↬ Kairo Alden has been pining for fellow classmate Alexandria Miller for as long as he can remember. Finally, with some persuasion from his friends, he decides to step out of his comfort zone and leave love letters in her locker. Only problem? He ends up leaving them in Alexander Rhodes' locker instead. milestones: 6/25/20 - #3 in bxb 7/03/20 - #3 in QUESTIONING 7/06/20 - #3 in LGBTQ 7/06/20 - #2 in QUESTIONING

❝i might need a heart transplant, because you've just stolen mine.❞ ❝mr. davis, i'm your doctor.❞ - [BXB] Amos Singh is a resident doctor who just got out of med school. Though he thought he had prepared himself for the best and the worst regarding his job in the medical field, he didn't expect to come across a certain chocolate-skinned troublemaker who would steal his heart within their first few interactions. - copyright: all rights reserved. (completed)

[WATTY'S 2024 SHORTLIST] Seventeen-year-old, popular Athlete, Ontario Hackman struggles with identity, and the fact he may be facing something deeper-rooted than the surface, and when fellow gay boy, Nathaniel Ericson comes along, out and about, with his rainbow bracelets, and his shameless crush on the Popular Athlete, and begins experiencing torment at the hands of his peers, Ontario realizes just how much easier it is to stay hidden. But everyone knows, What's done in the dark will always come to the light - In the gilded halls of his high school, seventeen-year-old Ontario Hackman is the epitome of perfection-a star athlete, a charismatic leader, and the heartthrob of every party. But beneath the surface of his flawless facade lies a turmoil of uncertainty and hidden desires. When Nathaniel Ericson, openly gay and unapologetically himself, arrives with rainbow bracelets and an unabashed crush on Ontario, it sets off a chain reaction that shatters the delicate balance of Ontario's carefully curated life. As Nathaniel faces relentless bullying at the hands of his peers, Ontario is forced to confront the shadowed corners of his own identity. The conflict between staying hidden in the comfort of his popularity and embracing his true self becomes a battleground for Ontario's soul. As their worlds collide and intertwine, Ontario and Nathaniel must navigate the tumultuous waters of love, acceptance, and self-discovery. [Word count: 45k) #1 in mentallyunstable out of 3.97k (July 4th, 2024, 10:39 AM)