He was completely and utterly oblivious to everything that he had caused and she absolutely hated him for that. [UNEDITED] [DUAL POV] TW: eating disorder recovery

While Emery Rose is the definition of sunshine that captivates the attention of her peers, Grayson Lockhart lives in the shadow, keeping his distance from everyone one. Especially her. They were once friends, best friends, but now he couldn't seemed to stand the sight of Emery, leading her to believe that he hated her for her newfound popularity. Little does she know that Grayson is hiding a secret that weighed heavily on his heart. Despite Grayson's intentions to remain distant, destiny has its own plan for them. Fate intervenes, unexpectedly reuniting them, giving them a chance to rekindle their friendship. And Emery starts to suspect that there is more to Grayson's withdrawal than she initially assumed...

Harlee Ramirez and James Whitmire have been best friends since they were nine years old. Harlee is bold and outspoken while James is shy and reserved. And their differences make the dynamic of their friendship special. So special that Harlee always believed they were unbreakable and that nothing could come between them. But the month before Harlee and James' thirteenth birthdays, James proves otherwise when he ends their friendship, without even giving Harlee so much as an explanation. Harlee is hurt, confused, and angry, that James could just throw their friendship away like that. Meanwhile, James is going through a lot of pain himself as he can never tell Harlee the reason why he had to end things. Harlee refuses to give up though; she will do anything it takes to win back her best friend. But as she tries to, she begins to wonder if their friendship is even worth saving or if growing up really does mean growing apart. Filled with innocent laughs, authentic characters, relatable coming-of-age struggles, and touching life lessons, The Summer We Turned Thirteen is a story you don't want to miss out on. Copyright 2019 © Kayla Maria Reviews: "The last time I was addicted to a book was Percy Jackson, but then you blew my mind." @Lymtless "Your book needs to win a Newberry medal. You're a gifted writer who will go a long way." @MissSo-called "I cannot describe how much I love this story! I laughed and I cried so darn much! It teaches important lessons beautifully! This book is a masterpiece! Seriously my favorite book of all time! " @15thsoccergirl "Your book is a must-read for everyone - even adults. There is something to be learned from every chapter." @Ife_bohdey "This was one of the best books on Wattpad that I have ever read. This was a wonderful adventure for me." @Lumna10

"For you? I'd hold the skies on my shoulders, if it came down to it." ***** He didn't think she'd ever look his way. Let alone, stumble into him- and into his life. But all things happen for a reason, and sometimes- when you love someone from afar, you never realise how much more you can love them up close. [ #1 in Cello | #2 in Theatre ] [ Cover images do not belong to me, all rights reserved by original owners ]

A melancholic tale about losing one's self on the cusp of a betrayal

[WATTY'S SHORTLIST 2021 & 2022] "I love every part of you. Not because of who you were before, but because of who you are now, in spite of all the bullshit this universe has sent your way." Jasmine Ali is broken. After watching her best friend die, she walks through life with a strained smile and heavy heart, trying her best to seem like everything is okay. All that matters is getting through her daily routine. But when Jace Wilson appears with a limp and a frown, her mask begins to slip. And Jasmine begins to learn that nothing is ever truly broken.

[FEATURED IN TEEN FICTION & MYSTERY!] "I hate you so much you make my blood boil, but I can't stop thinking about you." Alice Travers has the perfect life. As Sierra Grammar's residential beauty and brains, she's always surrounded by a horde of friends and followed by a trail of compliments - she's a Travers after all. But something strange is stirring. For the first time in her life, she's receiving mean messages and finding rubbish piled in her locker. Her boyfriend is becoming distant and she discovers she has no one to turn to. Alice's perfect life is beginning to fall apart, and there's only one person who seems to have the answers - her childhood friend and the boy she's hated for the past four years. Finn Cauley. #1 IN CHILDHOOD FRIENDS Complete: 5/07/2020 (77,178 words) Rewritten: 17/09/2021 New word count: 98,945

"Natalie," he repeated, her name like velvet on his tongue. He seemed to like the sound of it because he repeated it again, his voice turning low. "Natalie." Leon Hughes was a mystery masked by bruised cheeks and bleeding knuckles. He was a wraith, a shadow on the walls - sometimes there, sometimes gone. Never set in stone. He showed up when he showed up, with his face bleeding, his shirt torn, his skin blistered. Natalie never knew when he'd come, but she always let him in. Originally a short story. Rankings: #2 in teenromance, #2 in goodgirl, #15 in badboy

Nolan, an unapproachable guy who ignores the existence of all his schoolmates, sleeps in all of his classes. Normally, this wouldn't be Chelsea Arnold's problem-she does her best to pay attention in class and attends gym like a good, normal student. Unfortunately, she just so happens to be his assigned desk partner in many classes. She's frequently forced to wake him in English class and ends up earning the unofficial title of Nolan's Wake-up Alarm-a title that nobody in the entire school covets. The last thing she wants is to interact with him more than she absolutely has to. One day, their gym teacher sends her to bring him back to class, which he always skips for some reason. When she accidentally shines her flashlight in his sleeping face, it triggers a chain of events that gradually intertwines their lives together. It's hard to be a normal student when you start befriending the school oddball. It doesn't help that he has more secrets than the Big Ben has stairs. ----- Complete. (first person, past tense, slowburn) ----- 1st place in Humor Category of Psychological Novel Reads Contest 2020 (29 Sep 2020) ----- Started: April 28, 2020 Completed: July 23, 2021 Word Count: 160K+ ----- The sequel, The Tortoise and His Sunrise, is up on my profile now!

"The moon's really beautiful, if you think about it," I blurted. "Yeah?" he asked, mild amusement and curiosity mingling in his voice. "Yeah," I confirmed. "It's just- there's something about the moon that's ethereal. I don't really know how to describe it, but it's a constant in life. You can't always see it, but you have to trust that it's out there somewhere. And when you can see it, it's all bright and shiny and overcomes the darkness." I paused, searching for the right words. "I don't know. I guess it's a reminder that there are good things out there, even if you can't see them... And it's cool to think that someone hundreds of miles away is staring at the exact same moon as you. It makes me feel not so alone in life." Turning my head, I saw him staring at me intently with a thoughtful look on his face. "Too deep for a Friday night?" I laughed nervously, feeling my face grow hot. And this was precisely why I didn't go to parties. He shook his head and seemed to snap out of his daze. "It was deep in a good way." *** SHE was quiet & left out. Part of a friend group because of convenience. Dealing with fighting parents at home. Looking for more in life. Always wanting to get away from Chicago & start over. Her parents' divorce gave her the perfect opportunity. Ending up in Haven Beach, she rekindled relationships with estranged relatives & got the teenage experience she had always dreamed of. Midnight drives. Bonfires at the beach. Adventures every day. Friends who actually cared. Because of Haven Beach, she found herself. HE was a focused athlete- Haven Beach's golden boy. The 4 F's were all that mattered: football, friends, family, & food. All that changed when a quiet brunette moved to town. Because of her arrival in Haven Beach, his world shifted on its axis. THIS is Charlotte & Eli's story. Started: 12/10/20 Finished: 2/16/21 WC: 107k #1 in contemporary romance 5/24 #1 in sports romance 7/16 #1 in friends to lovers 8/1 #1 in newgirl 8/8