Best of 2025: 50% Off! Sale ends on December 23 Falling for their opponent's outside spiker isn't a part of rookie libero Kaizen Reyes' plan. But when Kai discovers that Roen Alejo has liked him for so long, maybe receiving that facial hit from him before isn't that bad after all. *** Determined and innocent, rookie libero Kaizen Reyes believes in the power of manifestation. Whether it be through his studies or winning their volleyball games, as long as he sets his mind on it, he makes a way to make it come true. However, after obtaining a facial hit from Roen Alejo, their opponent's outside spiker, Kai's quiet world suddenly becomes disturbed. Through their constant meetings and communication, Roen is making him feel something he can't fully name, making him doubtful and confused. Now torn between confessing to Roen and keeping their friendship afloat, can Kai remain focused and keep his emotions in check? Or will he take the leap of faith and risk it all for the sake of love? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos Published under Pop Fiction

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙃𝙚 𝙃𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙄𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙃𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨. For Earl, Mason was a nightmare given form-the high school bully whose cruelty left indelible scars. Earl survived by leaning on his friends, burying the past, and vowing to never look back. But when an unforeseen event forces their paths to collide years later, the truth begins to unravel. Earl must grapple with the impossible reality that the man who once tormented him is now the one person offering unwavering support. As their cautious relationship deepens, they confront their difficult history, finding unexpected vulnerability beneath the layers of past resentment and pain. Yet, every step forward risks shattering Earl's present, especially with those closest to him still scarred by Mason's legacy. 𝗔/𝗡: In the process of editing (If it's edited you will see a symbol like this ✨ at the end of the chapter)

Lush is the living definition of a playboy, but falling for a man was never in his imagination-not until he transfers to a new school and meets the basketball captain, Sean, who likes teasing guys. Lush starts to question his sexuality. When Sean saves Lush from a flying ball-only to kiss him in the process and injure his ankle-he offers a deal Lush couldn't say no to: be Sean's kiss buddy. Started: October 26, 2021 Ended: April 3, 2022