Williamest au where: Est is the owner of a small bar who meets William who is an underground racer. They meet on a very fortunate night. How will their story unfold?

[COMPLETED] 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? Ranking over time: #1 williamjarkapatr #1 promise #1 uni #1 nicknames #1 dreams #2 dreamworld #2 betrothed Crossposted on AO3 now

After escaping an abusive relationship, Est is left with deep scars-both physical and emotional. He no longer believes in love, flinches at touch, and is terrified of the dark. Then comes William-bright, warm, and patient. He doesn't try to fix Est or force him to love again. Instead, he stays, loving him gently, until the fear fades and Est learns that love doesn't have to hurt. 💔✨