THIS WILL BE POSTED ON AO3. THIS WILL PROB BE DELETED AFTER I GET MY ACCOUNT They hated each other first. Sophia was too perfect. Manon was too honest. But pain recognizes pain - and somehow, love slipped through the cracks. Now they're tangled in something sharp and real, where every word hurts, and needing each other might be the most dangerous thing of all.

Sophia Laforteza never expected a glance across her office window to become the highlight of her workdays. But there she was-locked in an unspoken routine with the woman across the street. Manon Bannerman was just another stranger in another corporate world... until she wasn't. What started as fleeting smiles turned into playful whiteboard messages, then emails, then late-afternoon chats. It was harmless-just two professionals breaking the monotony of their 9-to-5 lives. After all, Sophia had a longtime boyfriend, and Manon was engaged. But as the glass between them felt thinner, they couldn't help but wonder-when does a friendship become something more? And if it does... what then? A slow-burn workplace romance about missed chances, quiet longing, and the connections that change everything.

Sophia Laforteza the sexy, rich, playful, hot type of girl with the best hair flips clashes with Manon Bannerman the sophisticated, nice,serious girl, in Dream Academy where they compete for 6 spots on a global girl group project.

In a world fueled by speed, a daring rookie collides with a seasoned pro celebrated for her precise control. As they face their limits and learn from each other, an unexpected bond forms amid the high-stakes thrills of racing.

au sophia wanted a boy, manon decided to help. but in that helping, it seemed something steamy boiled between them, something too hot to ignore. it started off with a makeover, and then a practice kiss, and then... well... let's just say manon has really started to enjoy school, and these lessons - these lessons in love, that is. tw: mature scenes og publish date: 7 september 2025

After being pulled out of school Manon has finally returned for senior year, except everything and everyone has completely changed. With Manon, who had turned to smoking and painting, with anger issues, and ptsd from her father. She had turned mean earning herself the almost bully like rep. And Sophia, who's now completely turned popular. She's changed almost every aspect of her life. From her new popular boyfriend Leon. To starting to do makeup. To also talking up every extracurricular activity the school has to offer. When they cross paths again, with a past shared, and a ruined promise. Will they ever learn how to forgive. Or is it as simple as this. Broken hearts can't be fixed

"This new student acts so flustered around me, but I don't know if I like her so what can I do?"

Like a fantasy, in front of me Nasty but she fancy, lipstick on my satin sheets

This story is based off of the ship of Sophia Laforteza and Manon Bannerman (Maphinz) wlw