Best friends? Maybe. Or maybe something dangerously close to more. On a laid back vacation with their group of friends, Aiah's hand accidentally lands on a very noticeable bulge in Mikha's pants. What started as an awkward, shocked moment quickly turns into something neither of them can ignore. A-Ano 'yan?! Bakit ka may ganyan, Mikha? Pasigaw na bulong nito kay Mikhs na ngayon ay naka ngisi na "Inborn, miss."She winks like she owns the world. "Fuck ang taba" isip isip ni Aiah Now, the line between friendship and desire blurs with every teasing glance and heated silence. Mikha's confident smirks only make Aiah's heart race faster and her mind wander to places she swore she'd never go with her best friend. A vacation full of playful touches, whispered secrets, and electric tension that builds until one of them finally breaks. Can they keep it casual? Or will this accidental touch ignite a fire they can't put out?

Alliyah Arceta (The Protagonist) is rich, smart but prefers to be alone and always wanted to keep a low profile. But that changed when she met her bestfriend. She had the time of her life and changed her in a very good way. Their friendship was great until she developed feelings. She confessed to her bestfriend but unfortunately, her bestfriend value their friendship and focuses more on her study. Eventually, they drifted apart, when her bestfriend discovered Alli's secret admiration towards her. Alli got into an incident where she was held captive by someone who has strong desire for her Father's wealth. She was saved, however she acquired trauma called Haphephobia. In layman's term it is simply means a "Fear of Touch". Since then, Alli started to hide, living in the dark, alone- away from everyone. She seek both healing and the truth with the help of her therapist who's been in love with her and consistently ensuring Alli of healing and security. Until then, being touched or skin to skin contact may have great effect on her mental health and physical appearance which may cost her life. Her past nightmare remained a mystery and it is still haunting her. ________________________________________ FIRST PUBLISHED DATE: March 26, 2025 RE-IMAGINED/ RE-PUBLISHED: September 16,2025

"I'm obsessed with you, I hate you so much that I'd kill for you" -M "I'm obsessed with you, I hate you so much that I'd burn the world for you "-A

Desperate to have a child after repeated IVF failures, Aiah Arceta asks her best friend, Mikha Lim, to conceive with her naturally-sparking a journey neither of them anticipated. Mikha, an intersex woman who once lived freely and recklessly, has been celibate since agreeing to be Aiah's sperm donor. But when the medical route fails, she agrees to Aiah's unexpected proposal: try the old-fashioned way. What begins as a practical, carefully timed arrangement slowly deepens into something more intimate and unspoken. With every touch and every night spent together, the lines blur. They tell themselves it's just about biology-just about the baby-but in the quiet moments between laughter, hesitation, and whispered gratitude, they begin to wonder if it's the start of something more.

Aliyah mistook love for betrayal. One glance, one rumor, and she left Miles behind. Unaware the girl she saw was just family. Before truth could catch up, fate was cruel. Miles never made it back. Now, with Jeremy's ring on her finger, Aliyah tries to move forward, but some hearts never forget the love they lost too soon.

McLean returned to the Philippines after nineteen years to escape the danger in Canada - a danger brought by his uncle's greed. But his quiet life here is shaken when he meets Aisha and her dog, Henry. Join them and their friends in a story filled with boldness, laughter, and love. DISCLAIMER AND REMINDERS: Everything written here comes from my mind, which has a unique imagination. Slow burn story. Namnamin natin bawat parts. This story is really not for minors. If you're sensitive with mature scenes, this is also not for you. I'll be using both Tagalog and English. But please don't judge my English-it's not my first language. If any scenes in my story happen to resemble real-life events or other people's stories, it's purely coincidental. Don't be too assuming. I'm not artistic, and I'm not a poet. If there are parts of the story you don't understand because of how I wrote it, just leave a comment so I can explain. Let's meet halfway. Why did I use BINI as my character reference? Because I feel like the roles in my story suit them perfectly. And let's be honest-the story just hits differently when they're the main characters. But please, let's not take the craziness in my story too seriously in real life. We don't want BINI to suffer just because we're being too delusional. Let's all be kind to one another. That's it! I hope you enjoy this. Don't forget to follow and vote. Thank you! -Miggy Salamanca, at your service.

MIKHAIAH | AU R-18 Alia, a gifted young baker with an unwavering passion for her craft, ran a quaint and inviting cake shop filled with her delicious creations. One fateful day, Micah, a curious customer, decided to try her renowned chocolate cake topped with a glossy cherry. The cake's rich flavor and Alia's evident love for baking captivated Micah, sparking not only admiration for her talent but also a growing affection for the woman behind the masterpiece.

Mikha finds herself caught in a whirlwind of emotions as she navigates the complex terrain of her feelings for Aiah.