Pretending was supposed to be easy... until desire entered the ring. William, 21 years old, a rising boxing star, is determined to stay away from dating until he wins gold at the Asian Games. But constant pressure from his family to start dating proves more distracting than actually dating. So William hatches a plan: pretend to be gay and enlist his trainer Est, 27 years old, legend in Thai boxing and a notorious playboy who flirts with new girls constantly, to fake a relationship and keep his family satisfied. Est agrees to pretend to be gay and fake date as well to keep William focused on boxing. Living together to make the lie believable, every shared meal, training session, accidental touch, heated sparring match, and stolen glance blurs the line between pretense and reality. What started as a harmless act slowly awakens feelings neither of them expected, forcing them to confront desires they never knew were there. # Highest Ranking 🏅 #1 mxm #1 williamest #1 estsupha #1 william #1 discoveringyourself #2 fakedate ⚠️ Disclaimers: Contains: Intense feelings, strong language, borderline toxic push and pull, angst but served with hotness, self discovery -- be ready for a rollercoaster! Credits for pictures in the book cover goes to original owners, I do not own them. If you'd like credits or want them to be removed, please let me know. Only the story is mine, it is a fiction and does not represent the actors' real life. Do not copy or translate. -- Thanks --

This is my first time writing, and it's purely fictional. A rising idol and a powerful CEO-two worlds collide in a secret love full of soft moments, deep feelings, and quiet promises. In a world where love must hide, their hearts find a way to speak louder. A healing story

William has always been Est's childhood friend-the wide-eyed boy who used to trail after him, eight years younger and endlessly curious. Est grew up babying him, being overly protective, watching him like a little brother who somehow felt like part of his own heart. William was everyone's baby-not just his family's, but Est's too. They grew up together, their families bound by friendship for two generations. But time changes people, and suddenly, William isn't a baby anymore. He's grown-taller, sharper, quieter-and Est doesn't quite know what to do with the strange shift in his own feelings. Let's see how the two of them navigate growing up, growing closer, and maybe, growing into something more.

William has always lived in the spotlight-but behind the camera flashes and screaming crowds, he feels like a firefly: small, fleeting, and always chased. Est is the opposite. He's the forest-steady, grounded, a quiet kind of strong. After giving up his dreams of competitive swimming, he's learned to find peace in simplicity, running a small guesthouse in the mountains of Chiang Mai. When William stumbles into Est's world-half-lost, half-searching-they're both caught off guard by what they find in each other. What begins as wary coexistence slowly unravels into something neither expected: comfort, tension, healing, and the kind of love that lingers long after the moment ends. Together, they learn that love doesn't have to be rushed or fleeting-it can be steady, lasting, and true. Because even fireflies need a place to rest. And even forests need a little light. A tender, atmospheric romance about coming home to yourself-and to someone who sees you, truly.