Not a Date is a slow-burn queer romance about confidence, confusion, and the kind of connection that sneaks up on you. When flirty, fearless college student Alex strikes up a conversation with quiet, straight-laced Dean at the mall, he's not expecting much. Especially after Dean insists he's "not into guys." But when Dean gives him his number anyway, a chaotic friendship begins to bloom. One built on late-night calls, awkward truths, and a whole lot of mixed signals. Dean doesn't know what he wants. Alex usually does. But as their "not-dates" start to feel a little too much like the real thing, both boys are forced to confront what it means to want more, and what it takes to go after it. Smart, funny, and surprisingly tender, Not a Date is about figuring out who you are, who you love, and how to show up when it matters most.

She's a wild, free spirit who sees the good in everyone, and he's the hardened, bad-tempered loner who wants nothing to do with her-yet no matter how hard he tries to push her away, she's the one temptation he can't escape. *** He's never met someone with such a bubbly personality. Not to mention the wildness and odd phrases she says every five minutes. He hates it. He hates how he can't stay away from it. He hates what she does to him; it's not like him to chase after some girl. She gets under his skin like no other. She's never met someone with such a bad attitude. He's ill-mannered and menacing. The glare never seems to leave his face. Considering it all, she can't help but feel the attraction toward him. Dangerous attraction toward a seemingly dangerous man. Maybe it's the tattoos on his arm that gets her attention. Or maybe it's because she can tell there's hope for good under his rough exterior. And she's about to find it, whether he likes it or not. It's no secret that the two of them are complete and total opposites. *** "You like being called Sugar, don't you?" I tease, placing my toothbrush back after finishing. He does the same and gives me a side-eyed scowl. He grips my chin harshly and kisses me. My body temperature raises a good ten degrees and my right leg goes all wiggly. He pulls away. "You like it when I kiss you, don't you?" He teases the same way I did to him and I'm left blubbering. "I think both of our questions are rhetorical," I lower my voice up at him. His lip curls up into a smirk. *** #1 in Young Adult #9 in Badboy #1 in Cold #3 in Goodgirl #1 in Sweetheart #14 in Love *** *Warning* This story contains mature themes (language, scenes)

wherein jia helps her crush and best friend get together not knowing fate had many things in plan for her. © FLAUVIER 2020 ENHYPEN FANFIC NARRATIVE #1 | ♡ ( currently editing ! )