(Young Hearts AU) In a city where emotions manifest as fractures on the skin, Elias is known for his flawless, unbroken complexion - cold, controlled, untouchable. He's spent years locking every feeling behind an immaculate mask, terrified of cracking under the weight of what he can't admit to himself. Then there's Alexander - reckless, radiant, and broken beyond repair. His skin is a map of every heartbreak he's ever felt, jagged lines crawling across his body like shattered glass. He's not uafraid of feeling too much; he's afraid of feeling nothing at all. When their worlds collide, Elias's mask begins to slip, and Alexander's cracks start to heal - but the closer they get, the more dangerous it becomes. In a city that punishes vulnerability, their love is a risk neither of them can afford... because every time Elias lets himself feel, Alexander shatters a little more. Together, they must decide if love is worth breaking completely.

Elias and Alexander have spent the two years building something beautiful together-a love that is deep, raw, and completely theirs. But even love as strong as theirs isn't immune to the complications of the past. After a kiss with an old flame shatters Elias's trust, the boys are left to navigate the fragile space between heartbreak and forgiveness. As they attempt to rebuild what was broken, unresolved emotions, lingering jealousy, and the ghosts of first loves threaten to pull them apart. But love isn't just about promises-it's about proving them. When Elias takes Alexander back to a place filled with memories of self-discovery and longing, they are forced to confront not just their past mistakes but the undeniable truth of what they mean to each other. Amidst stolen kisses by the lake, whispered confessions under starlit skies, and the warmth of bodies tangled together in the quiet of night, Elias realizes that loving Alexander has never been the problem-believing he is enough for him has.

𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒅 𝒔𝒂𝒚 𝒊 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒅, 𝒊𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅. 𝒔𝒐 𝒊 𝒘𝒐𝒏𝒕 𝒔𝒂𝒚 𝒊𝒕 𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒍. ON HOLD

In a world ruled by power and danger, Elias is forced into the deadly underworld of mafia life, where loyalty is everything. Alexander, the ruthless heir to one of the most feared crime families, holds the power to shape the future of the empire. As Elias is pulled deeper into this world, their growing bond is tested by betrayal, loyalty, and the dangerous choices that could either tear them apart or make them stronger.

Elias Goossens never thought love could be this intense-warm, overwhelming, everything. Being with Alexander De Saeger feels like a dream he never wants to wake up from. But love isn't just about the good moments. It's about trust, about holding on even when things get hard. And things do get hard. Alexander has a past, and some parts of it refuse to stay in the past. Arthur, his first love, is still there-somewhere between memories and unfinished feelings. And then there's Thomas, who keeps showing up at the worst times, stirring something Elias doesn't want to name. Doubt creeps in, jealousy takes hold, and suddenly, the love that once felt unbreakable starts to crack. Elias and Alexander are caught between wanting to fix things and fearing they can't. History is full of love stories that ended in heartbreak-Achilles and Patroclus, Alexander the Great and Hephaestion. Elias wonders if they're headed for the same fate. Can love survive when it's tested like this? Or are some hearts meant to be torn apart? February 16, 2025 - #1 younghearts out of 118 stories [Apr 29-May 8] #2 lougoossens out of 35 stories [Feb 21] #3 mariusdesaeger out of 35 stories [Feb 21]

When fourteen-year-old Alexander moves to a quiet surburban neighborhood, he expects nothing more than a fresh start. But everything changes since the moment he locks eyes with Elias, the boy across the street. Alex is instantly drawn to him in a way he doesn't fully understands. Alex begins to explore a friendship that quickly grows into something deeper. But as their bond deepens, Alex is confronted with the fear of being vulnerable in a world that isn't always accepting. He's never dared to admit the feelings he's now facing, let alone act on them. Alex is caught between the fear of being vulnerable and the joy of experiencing a love that feels both fragile and all-consuming. ........... "Alexander's Story" is a coming-of-age story about friendship, love and the courage to step out of the shadows and into the light, adapting to the movie "Young Hearts" that came out end of 2024. This story is from Alexander's perspective. It shows the raw, tender exploration of first love: sweetness, heartbreak, and a mark on your heart that lasts forever.