You've escaped. And a 15 year old boy named Dipper finds you, bloody, scared, and running. From what, he doesn't know. So he brings you to his 'break home'. That's when you meet him. The man that will show you, that even in the darkest of times, you can find a light. Your light? Him. Stanford Pines. 2025 Author's Note: Full disclosure: I was a dumb little teenager when I wrote this. It's kinda embarrassing to look back on, but I keep it posted for those of you that seem to enjoy it still. Love you frfr!

He never knew life could be this way, but truly if he did, he wouldn't have cared. He cared about nothing, not even himself until her. Before her, he was empty/ Before her he knew nothing of joy or completion, and this is his journey to his life After her.

This is the sequel (continuation) of After. Hardin and Tessa's relationship will be tested in ways she never expected, but he knew of all along.

The passionate story of Tessa and Hardin continues as family secrets, deep betrayals, and career opportunities threaten to tear them apart.

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.