River Kelley is smart, perceptive, almost calculating, with an alluring smile and irresistible eyes he always takes advantage of whenever needed. He knows how to play his cards and likes to feel desired, nonetheless he will never entirely open his heart and mind to anybody. The only exception is represented by his best friend Aleksandr -Sasha- Lebedev, who seems to understand him deeply. Yet, River has secrets even with Sasha, who constantly represented his only special person. Why can't he open his heart completely and admit his true feelings? What has driven him to guard himself and always use his attractive, playful smile as mask? Trusting another person can often bring pain and disappointment, and River doesn't wish to taste such bitter feelings once more. What will happen if he meets the only person capable of melting his guard and matching all he wants and needs in a partner? At first River might not be able to let go of his inner fears and ghosts, and it will take a courageous, rather controversial decision to make him open his eyes and be true to his feelings. Nicholas Lucas is very intelligent and attractive, playing his cards openly, without any secrets or regrets. With a sensitive, understanding, yet confident disposition Nic might be the only man River can completely love with all his heart; he might be the only one becoming the true special person, seeing beyond those irresistible eyes, discovering the secrets hidden there. But will it be possible for Nicholas to break the mask and wall River has built around himself? Will he be able to make the young man love him unconditionally with complete trust? It will take a strong act of love and selflessness, and Nic is ready to take the risk to conquer and keep River's heart, because he never gives up on what or whom he wants. And definitely he will never give up after having met River, for when those irresistible eyes glanced at him the first time Nic knew he wanted to see what was hidden beyond them.

REWRITTEN VERSION OF MY BROTHER'S BEST FRIEND [Book 1 in the Hughes Brothers Trilogy] Justin has a secret. For so long Justin Hughes has had to deal with the realization that he is gay. He doesn't know when it happened, or how or even why. All he knows is that he's in love with his brother's best friend. His brother's straight best friend. Isaac Benson is loyal to his best friend Noah Hughes but when he finds out Noah's little brother Justin is in love with him he'll have to decide what's more important: his friendship with Noah or keeping old demons at bay. And just when things start to change for the better a mysterious person will shake their lives like never before and put them on a deadly path they never saw coming. Copyright © 2017 MissCris

*Spinoff/Sequel of Lab Partners (Recommended you read Lab Partners first but not required.)* "You know, you shouldn't smoke those things," I spoke softly, referring to the cigarette perched between his teeth. The pale light of the moon made his skin glow like an ethereal light, while his black hair shone like pure obsidian. "And why not?" he asked tiredly, letting the poisonous smoke escape his lips as he looked up at the stars. "They'll kill you," I said honestly, finally looking away from him to peer up at the brilliant night sky. He took the opportunity to turn his stunningly blue gaze back to me. He studied me lazily for a few minutes before asking, "And what if I want to die?" I looked down, straight into his eyes, and asked, "What if I don't want you to?" *This is a bxb book. If you don't like it, don't read it. There is also a trigger warning.* *Cover by @Grand_* *Started 02/14/18* *Finished 04/21/20* *Number of reads on day marked complete: 566k*

WATTPAD ORIGINAL EDITION When Elliot Goldman meets his sweet and charming new lab partner, Jordan Hughes, suddenly high school doesn't seem so bad. For the first time ever, Elliot can't wait to get to chemistry class... ***** Smart, good looking and charismatic, Jordan opens Elliot's eyes to the possibilities around him and gives him butterflies like nobody else does. Jordan isn't exactly the kind of person Elliot's used to having as a lab partner, but when they start acing their assignments, life is suddenly about more than boring lectures, bad cafeteria nachos, or relentless bullying. And then one night, the butterflies start to make sense - the trouble is, now nothing else does. As Elliot begins to figure out how he really feels about Jordan, he realizes that sometimes the last thing you are expecting is the one thing you need the most. [[word count: 40,000-50,000 words]]

Max and his best friend Aaron have always been close since 6th grade. But suddenly, Max finds something new about him that he's never known before. Will his best friend Aaron feel the same?

I was sold to the Russian MOB when I was three years old. It's the only life I know. I am eighteen years old and the best assassin the MOB has ever had. The one person I thought would be with me through thick and thin left me to become the animal I am today. Luka Maksim. Now he's back for good. I have to pretend. Pretend that he doesn't affect me. Pretend that I don't love him. Pretend that my heart doesn't beat only for him. And to top it off there's a stalker after him. I have to keep him safe and stay alive. I am so going to decimate this person when I find them. No one threatens me and the one I love and live to talk about it. I'm going to tear out their entrails and strangle them with it. Only one problem with the above. Luka doesn't want me to unleash my wrath on them. I'm torn between wanting to protect him and please him. Can I be anything other than the Panther? Can I keep my demon on a leash?

Gabriel Walters is not gay. He just likes to look at guys. And think about guys. And smile at really hot guys. And fantasise about doing all kinds of thin...ANYWAY That doesn't necessarily mean he's gay. Even if he's never thought about girls that way. At all. Ever. Besides, if he was gay, then everything would be ruined. His place at the top of the school, his reputation as the most desirable guy, his position as the captain of the football team, everything! That's until Quentin Matthews comes along. And makes him think that maybe it's worth risking it all for someone really special. (This is a SUPERNATURAL story, but don't worry. No werewolves or vampires or witches or anything basic like that. Something else entirely.)