The Space Between Heartbeats Kylie Cantrall lives loud. Known on campus as Baddie Cantrall, she's bold, magnetic, and always at the center of the party - fearless on the outside, guarded where it matters most. Malia Baker feels everything deeply. Quiet, thoughtful, and emotionally grounded, she's still learning how to move forward while carrying the weight of loss and love that never really leaves. They start as strangers - a brief hallway collision, a forgotten moment... until fate throws them together again at a crowded party neither of them expected to matter. One glance becomes curiosity.Curiosity becomes tension.And tension becomes something neither of them knows how to name. Because sometimes love doesn't arrive all at once...Sometimes it grows slowly, in the silence between heartbeats. ⚠️CONTENT WARNING⚠️: Mature emotional themes, strong language, party settings, alcohol use, and romantic content. Reader discretion advised

Six years ago, a deep friendship broke up. Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker took different paths. Now, they're making music together-but only one of them knows it. In 2031, pop icon Kylie Cantrall (26 years) travels to a London to collaborate with "Glitch," a masked, anonymous producer at the top of the industry. Hidden beneath the chrome mask and a voice modulator is Malia Baker, the girl Kylie drove into hiding years ago. As they record a track about heartbreak and redemption, Kylie begins to recognize the ghost in the room. Malia is playing a dangerous game: how close can she let the "Voice of a Generation" get before the mask finally slips?

Kylie Cantrall is everything Malia Baker can't stand. Loud. Tattooed. Sharp-tongued. A walking red flag with a mullet, a reputation, and a habit of taking up every room she walks into. Kylie is possessive, protective, and painfully confident-every girl wants her, and she knows it. She swears like it's punctuation and never apologizes for who she is. Malia Baker is everything Kylie pretends not to notice. Quiet. Anxious. Soft-spoken behind her glasses. Malia sticks close to her friends, avoids confrontation, and feels things too deeply for her own good. She's awkward, clingy, and terrified of being seen-especially by someone like Kylie. They run in different circles. Different friend groups. Different worlds. Every interaction is laced with tension, side-eye, and unspoken irritation. They don't agree on anything. They don't get along. And they definitely don't like each other. At least, that's what they tell themselves. But hate has a way of turning into something else-something intense, confusing, and impossible to ignore. And when lines start to blur, both Kylie and Malia are forced to face the truth: Sometimes the person who gets under your skin the most is the one who already owns your heart.

After Red's curiosity traps them in the past, she and Chloe must navigate a world that's no longer their own. With each choice carrying unexpected consequences, will they find their way back home to their original timeline?

Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker are two young mothers with big dreams, big hearts, and a determination to show their children that anything is possible. Kylie, a UCLA graduate and rising star in the music world, is about to make her childhood dream come true-performing at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Alongside her, her five-year-old daughter Chloe, who has been her biggest supporter since day one, is ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Malia, a 22-year-old actress and single mom, has also made it to a turning point in her life. After years of hard work and sacrifices, she's beginning a new career project, and when her family books a spontaneous trip to New York, she decides to bring her three-year-old son Maddox along for a whirlwind Thanksgiving adventure. As Kylie and Malia's worlds collide, both women find themselves on the cusp of new beginnings-personal and professional. In the chaos of rehearsals, the magic of the parade, and the wonder of New York City, Kylie and Malia will discover that life's greatest rewards come when you're willing to take risks, lean on those you love, and embrace the unexpected.

Kylie Cantrall is the girl everyone knows. With Ruby always by her side, she owns the hallways of Eastvale High. Malia Baker? She's the quiet genius no one really sees - except her bff Morgan and the teachers who practically worship her GPA. Four girls. One unexpected pairing. And even when one tries to literally ruin their lives, nothing can break their bond.

Join Malia as she navigates the forbidden feelings she develops for her children's teacher. Will she follow her heart or abide by society's rules? Love, secrets, and unexpected twists await in this captivating tale...

Kylie's always been the kind of girl who falls too fast and feels too deeply, though ever since a brutal breakup left her traumatized, she's never been the same. Before the breakup, she was all in, a hopeless romantic, loyal to a fault, and crazy in love. She gave everything to someone who promised forever, only to be betrayed. It felt like being kissed on the forehead while a knife was sliding between her ribs. Tender, calculated, and devastatingly personal. The pain wasn't just emotional; it was identity-shattering. This new Kylie's known for two things: wild nights and a heart locked behind sarcasm and tequila. Feelings? Overrated. But everything changes the night her best friend throws a college party and she meets Malia. Malia's a quiet, soft-spoken, clever girl with curly brown hair and eyes that seem to ask all the right questions. That night, they hit it off right away. Maybe it was their chemistry, or maybe it was just the tequila. Though the day after the party goes a bit differently. Kylie does what she always does: flirts, charms, and makes her move. But Malia isn't like the others. She turns Kylie down, gently but firmly, explaining she's not interested in meaningless flings. She wants something real. And the for first time in years, Kylie finds herself wanting to slow down, to dig deeper, and maybe, revert to the old, lover-girl version of herself, or possibly, be the kind of person someone like Malia could fall for. Little does she know, love really does make you crazy. TW: mature language, alcohol, substance abuse, murder, and some other sensitive subjects.

Kylie has always lived in the shadows of her own secret, keeping her intersex identity hidden from everyone except Ruby, her fiercely loyal best friend. When Malia enters her life, sparks fly in ways Kylie never expected, but fear and self-doubt hold her back. Despite her attempts to suppress her growing feelings, her body and heart seem to have other plans. As the two navigate the delicate line between strangers and lovers, Kylie must decide whether to let Malia into her world or keep her at arm's length forever.

Angel lost her parents at 2 years old. Forcing her to live in Foster Care. One day tired of being a paycheck for her foster family she runs away. Red and Chloe just got out of highschool planning on having a future together. Fate brings them together. Enjoy this journey of faith, family,and the power of fate