On his fifth birthday, William started dreaming of a beautiful boy he had never met, someone too beautiful, too familiar to be a stranger. But names were never exchanged, addresses untold. Years passed. The dreams never stopped. At sixteen, William's world cracked wide open. His first kiss revealed a family pact. Est. The guy who was never meant to be part of William's world. Yet by decree of the old family tradition, Est became more than just a stranger. He was William's betrothed. From that moment, Est became the symbol of everything William resented. An obligation. A shadow. An enemy. Even before they ever met. Neither one wanted this. Neither one expected what would come next. What if some connections are impossible to escape? What if some faces are always meant to remain a mystery? What if not? Crossposted on AO3 now

A love story set in Hat Yai In the small southern town of Hat Yai, two boys grow up on the same street beneath a mango tree that leans across their shared fence. William Jakrapatr, quiet and steady, carries the weight of a broken home - his mother bedridden in a hospital, his father a distant film director in Bangkok who sends money but no affection. Est Supha, bright-eyed and restless, is everything William isn't: open, loved, full of plans to swim faster, to dream bigger, to see the world beyond their sleepy town. Since childhood, they have been inseparable - walking to class together, sharing family dinners, and studying until dawn. Their bond feels safer as a secret routine of touches, laughter, and small kindnesses that fill every space of William's narrow world. But tides always change. When Est wins a coveted athletic-arts scholarship in Bangkok, his dream collides with William's obligation to stay beside his ailing mother. What begins as unspoken devotion turns into silence, jealousy, and distance measured in train rides and unanswered phone calls. Separated by ambition and circumstance, they must each confront who they are without the other - the boy who can not leave and the boy who does. Through memory, music, and the slow work of healing, "Between Tides" follows their journey from the sun-washed streets of Hat Yai to the restless lights of Bangkok, tracing the thin line between friendship and love, duty and desire, loss and the courage to begin again. This time, TOGETHER.

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 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 --

"Papa , why don't we have anyone except us?" "We have....but-."

Everyone at the office thought Est was cold, distant, and impossible to approach. No one knew why he kept his life locked away behind walls. Everyone, except William- who noticed too much, and cared far more than he should.

"In a world of shadows, he is king. And when fate puts Est in his path, William has only one rule: Touch him, and you die."

I should hate him. Est Supha Songawarawong thrives on chaos. Fiery, loud, and impossibly proud, he never loses - except when it comes to William Jakrapatr Kaewpanpong. Calm. Perfect. Infuriatingly composed. From the first quiz to stolen notes, spilled coffee, and late-night library sessions, their rivalry ignites sparks that neither of them wants to admit. He's frustrating. He's infuriating. He's... dangerous. And somehow, every time William smiles that faint, unreadable smile, Est realizes that maybe, just maybe, he's losing the war he swore he would win. Enemies. Rivals. Opposites. Until the line between hate and something far more dangerous disappears. . . . . . AN: Hey! So, I wrote some stories because I have zero chill when it comes to enemies-to-lovers tropes. Prepare for drama, awkward flirting, and me panicking in the background.

William saw him once... and it was over. The moment he laid eyes on Est, the stubborn, grumpy intern who refused to care about fame or fanfare, William knew he had to have him. Bold, flirty, and unapologetically persistent, he's ready to chase Est through every roll of his eyes, every push away, and every denial. Est is determined to resist. He's convinced William is just another spoiled idol, a game to be played and forgotten. But every teasing smile, every protective gesture, and every rare glimpse of sincerity begins to break through his walls-whether he wants it or not. Some loves can't be ignored. Some hearts refuse to surrender. And William? He'll stop at nothing until Est realizes... he's already mine. THE PICTURES I USED IN THIS STORY ISNT MINE THE CREDIT GOES TO THE OWNER OF IT!

Love was never part of the plan. But neither was falling for the mafia brothers. The Titicharoenrak family-a feared mafia clan disguised as a trading empire-thrives in the underworld, ruled by power, strategy, and ruthlessness. Sky Wongravee, the heir-in-progress, is a man of action, feared yet reckless. His younger brother, Gemini Norawit, is the brains behind their empire, strategic and dangerously charming. Alongside their stepbrothers, Perth and William, they are unstoppable. On the other side stands the Jirochtikul family, a prestigious business dynasty built on success, luxury, and unbreakable sibling bonds. Eldest brother Nani runs a renowned fashion empire, Est is a sharp-witted doctor, Santa dominates the influencer scene, and Fourth, the youngest, just opened a bakery that quickly became a city sensation. When fate entangles their paths, love sparks in the most unexpected places-a mafia heir captivated by a soft-spoken fashion mogul, a wounded assassin falling for a sassy doctor, a playboy strategist bewitched by a kind-hearted baker, and an enforcer meeting his match in a confident model. But in a world where love is a weakness, can they afford to fall ? Or will the hidden dangers tear them apart before they even begin ?

William, a young and feared mafia boss, always gets what he wants. But one night, on the dance floor, his eyes lock on Est a man of rare beauty, elegant, alluring, and yet untouchable. Known for breaking hearts and denying love, Est fascinates as much as he pushes others away. For William, this isn't just attraction it's obsession. In his world where danger and passion intertwine, he makes an unshakable decision. No matter the obstacles, no matter the cost... Est will be his.