Cordell "Ink" Spacey was a 20 year old on the rise in his 2nd year of college. He lives in an expensive Apartment, balling like Kobe, dressed in new designer before it even hit the market and had every girl on campus at Central Chicago University wanting him. By day he may have been Cordell, the business major who was a star basketball player, but by night he was INK. A Dopeboy on the rise in the streets. Cutthroat. Killing machine. Keeping up appearance have been easy since he was 17..until he meets someone who awakens a part of him he have kept buried so deep inside. Aron Michaels. 20 year old college Sophomore trying to make ends meet as a coffee barista just to finish his Law degree at Central Chicago University. He grew up in trailer parks while dealing with his abusive mother and drunk father, however that only made him more determined to never return there after he left on a full-ride 2 years ago. Life was tough yet steady until he meets someone who awakens the light in him that he has hidden from the world because he was scared to come out of the darkness he hides himself in.

Husband is in prison. Raising two kids on his own. Dealing with loneliness. Dealing with his job. How much can one take? Cameron Alono Jackson was happy- fifteen years ago that is, when he was with his husband and their two kids. That is up until the police caught up to Anthony D'arell Jackson and took him away for the rest of his life over multiple murders and kidnappings. As much as Cameron relies on them, one phone call a year isn't enough. Memories aren't enough, old pictures aren't enough. There's not one night that passes where Cameron hasn't been overthinking, crying, or contemplating about his life or the thought of Anthony's life in prison. And dealing with two fifteen year old teenagers is hard. Especially when one is constantly disrespectful, has anger issues and is careless about their action and the other is at a constant risk of being taken advantage of. Through all of this, Cameron has always tried his best to remain neutral and happy- but as the days go by it's becoming more difficult to act as if he's got everything under control. It's becoming harder to put on this mask of fake happiness when he always feels like he's slowly losing himself- But, what about Anthony?

"Relax, Nigga."

[Book 2] It's been four years since Malachi lost one of his closest friends, while also dealing with the betrayal of a loved one. He now deals with moving on, and a new set of responsibilities. On top of that, he's decided to become a doctor, what's changed? Join us on his journey of finding his way through life. Friendships will be tested, relationships will be tested, and most importantly family will be tested. Can anyone be trusted? Sequel to "You with me" Prequel to "You With Him"

ᴘᴀʀᴛ ɪ "ᴡᴇ ᴋɴᴇᴡ ɪᴛ ᴡᴀs ᴡʀᴏɴɢ, ʙᴜᴛ ɪᴛ ғᴇʟᴛ ᴊᴜsᴛ sᴏ ʀɪɢʜᴛ"

[Book 1] Malachi Richardson is confused. He's always been into girls but it just never felt quite right to him. The only other explanation is that he might be into guys, but he can't have that. With a family that is strictly religious, even his father being the pastor at the church he is forced to go to every Sunday. Will he be able to come to terms with what he is? Will he able to admit it to himself? More importantly will he be able to admit it to others? Markus King, the "King" of basketball. He's always known he wasn't interested in females ever since he was thirteen. There was just one problem, he was popular. Markus is scared to come out because he thinks it could ruin his reputation. Even though he couldn't care less what people think about him, he wants a future playing basketball. Who's going to take him seriously if they think he's a "fag". Will these two be able to complete their last year of high school holding back the secret of their true feelings? or will they decide to come out with each other? Prequel to "You With Her"