What can you do when a complete stranger makes you feel better than anyone else? Like if you belong, like if you were at home. Anne Shirley will have to find out after she mets Gilbert Blythe.

This story takes place in modern day Avonlea with the characters we know and love. I will be somewhat following the storyline but there will be a-lot of twists get ready :) *Creds to @shirbertsgoal on insta for the manip in my cover*

Fanfic based on the Netflix series "Anne With An E" A Winter's ball is being held in the town of Avonlea and a few things happen between Gilbert Blythe and our dear Anne.

You don't need to read The Distance Between to understand this story because there is flashbacks and it will eventually make sense but you can follow on if you would like. Follow on from The Distance Between. Shirbert AU, Modern.

Anne Shirley Cuthbert and Gilbert Blythe live in a modern society filled with the people they love but everything changes when Gilbert tells Anne a life long secret that she would treasure forever. Contains swearing, drinking teenagers being teenagers, a lot of love, some scenes of a sexual nature and some adorable cuteness.