GL-Sapphic Diclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Rhea Blee Isfaela, an art professor at Silvestre University, is known for her sophistication and high standards. Her position as an art professor gives her influence, but it also makes clear that she has anger management problems-with a serious demeanor, she demands nothing less than perfection from her students. Freyja Elie Mercedez is an art student attending a different school. When she unexpectedly meets Professor Isfaela at a coffee shop, she becomes entranced by the sophisticated woman, her heart set on following her dreams. Their journey together promises to be challenging and slow-burning, as two artists with unique and contrasting skills find their paths intertwined. As they delve deeper into each other's lives, their connection may lead to unforeseen depths. Date Started: August 2023 Date Ended: November 2023 (#1) profxstudent (#1) motivation (#1) artist (#1) gayness

When Ana confronts her new neighbour after being kept up all night by his sex noises, she's mortified to discover he's none other than Freddie-the police officer who arrested her abusive ex-boyfriend last month. The pair interact only when necessary and do so with light-hearted insults and harmless pranks. But when a baby shows up on his doorstep with a note claiming to be his, Freddie suddenly needs his neighbour for more than just a casual flirt. They think their relationship is platonic, but when their attraction is no longer avoidable, they come up with one rule. Don't kiss. Everything else is up for grabs and if Ana can stick to that one rule, her heart will remain unbroken. She has no desire to fall in love and Freddie simply doesn't have time. They think it's the perfect agreement but when feelings intensify, it becomes clear their plan is failing. Secrets are unveiled. Hearts get broken. Love gets complicated.

What if the Smith Family had another member? What if he was the second oldest, the middle child by blood? We'll that's impossible, adoptive siblings maybe, but an actual blood relative? Everything but the OC is not mine.