Forced to partner as Aurors after the war, Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy clash at every turn, their shared history steeped in resentment and unresolved pain. But as reluctant allies become something closer to friends, old wounds and hidden struggles begin to surface. When their professional partnership begins to blur into something more, they'll have to confront not only their pasts but also the undeniable pull between them. Healing isn't easy-but sometimes, the person you least expect can change everything. *I do not own Harry Potter* Cover photo creds to lilith2206ai.

Mary was always sweet. John liked that. disclaimer- I do not own The Breakfast Club or any of its characters. I only own Mary, her story, and my amateur writing.

Alyssa Brookes. Stylish, graceful, and keeps to herself. No one would guess she's a street fighting champion. She's had a tough time ever since her uncle passed away from cancer. Her mother went out of control, which drove her dad to leave as soon as he could. When her father left she was expected to begin paying rent, so Alyssa started working at a small café downtown. Seeing her struggling, her boss offered her a chance to earn extra cash. Enter Asher Jones. Handsome, confidant, and the quiet one in the group. He has had it rough all his life, with his parents not around and him never knowing what real love is. Everybody knows not to mess with them individually but when you put them together, what do you get? [HIGHEST #57 SHORT STORY] WE'RE SO CLOSE TO 100K READS! This story is Copyrighted © Any Plagiarism is punishable by law. Also this story is a part of a Stage 2 Creative Arts assignment so comments are really appreciated :) This story is ONLY a sample and doesn't have much editing; so let me know if you spot any particular errors.