When Y/N's parents leave for Europe, she's forced to stay with Frank-their family friend and her father's best friend. Frank has always been off-limits, but something changes between them when they're suddenly living under the same roof. Lingering looks, unexpected moments, and a tension neither of them wants to acknowledge begin blurring the line between what's innocent and what isn't. But Frank is hiding things. Secrets about his past, his bruised knuckles, and the life he keeps carefully hidden from everyone-including Y/N. The closer she gets to him, the more she realizes she may not know the man she's falling for at all.

She never planned to fall for him. Dean was her father's closest friend, the Marine who once saved her father's life, and the one man who was always out of reach. When Ash finally found the courage to tell him how she felt, Dean gave her one answer. No. Not because she wasn't sure of what she wanted, but because some lines were never meant to be crossed. Two and a half years later, Ash comes back into Dean's life, and the distance that once made walking away possible is gone. Old feelings return. Boundaries blur. And the question neither of them has ever been able to answer becomes impossible to ignore. Was it ever the wrong person... or only the wrong time?

He is her uncle's best friend. Fifteen years older than her. The man who has known since she was eighteen. The man who walks into a room and somehow makes everyone notice. Jon is older, confident, protective, and completely woven into her family's life. He's the kind of man she should see as untouchable. A family friend. A trusted man. A line she should never cross. And yet... There's something about him that makes every rule feel a little harder to remember. The age gap was already a problem. The fact that he's her uncle's best friend? That's where the real trouble begins. Because wanting the one man you're absolutely not supposed to want has a way of turning every innocent moment into something dangerous. Fifteen years older. Completely off-limits. And unfortunately, exactly her type. 🖤

Sloane was supposed to be off limits. Frank was the extra seat around the dinner table, the guy who was now part of the furniture. Her dad's best friend. After being stood up on a date, Sloane finds herself blurring lines between her and Frank that she once respected. One drink becomes a conversation. A conversation becomes a look neither of them can ignore. Frank knows how wrong it is. Sloane knows she should walk away. But sometimes the things you shouldn't have, are the things you want the most. It's wrong. Complicated. And somehow, it feels so right. TW: lots of tension and angst, heavy on the smut! swearing, alcohol, violence, cheating mentioned, age gap, sexual activity

Dad's friend trope: okay I lowkey wrote this JUST so that I could read it lol Sorry if it doesn't make 100% sense, I was just bored and craving more Jon fanfics

[character insert] 《 Stars are only visible in darkness 》 Rusty Mallard and her dogs were famous in the war. They were respected. Alas, when a bald man entered their home and the Major hand-picked her and the other men to form something only known to few as an illegal assassination programme, that changed. Rusty became part of Operation Cerberus. With her two working dogs and her friends, Billy Russo and Frank Castle, she became a criminal. She ran after they came for her. She faked her death. She managed to escape. But not Frank Castle. - completed - #2 in frankcastle 30/12/18

He was my father's best friend. I was the girl who learned too young that some people are impossible to stop loving. Moving into his house was supposed to be temporary. Falling for him was never part of the plan. After my TikTok For You page became completely flooded with Dad's Best Friend stories starring our favorite, Jensen Ackles, I couldn't resist writing one of my own. I wanted to create a story that would keep you on the edge of your seat, make you fall in love with the characters, and leave you counting down the days until the next chapter. Before you begin, please keep in mind that English isn't my first language. There may be a few mistakes along the way, and I truly appreciate your patience and understanding. Most importantly, I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I've enjoyed creating it. So, get comfortable, turn the page, and welcome to Off Limits.

He was Hollywood's brooding antihero. She was Britain's breakout bombshell. Neither expected the other to be real. When Marnie Quinn, the curvy It Girl of British cinema, meets Jon Bernthal at a star-studded event in 2016, sparks fly, but so do cameras. He's fresh off his Punisher debut, rugged and intense. She's just stolen hearts in her breakout role, all curves and confidence hiding old scars. What starts as a flirtation quickly becomes something deeper, messier, and impossible to ignore. Between viral selfies, SNL skits, and a rom-com chemistry read that changes everything, Jon and Marnie find themselves pulled together in a world obsessed with tearing people apart. But behind the red carpets and rehearsed smiles are two people learning how to be seen for real. Jon & Marnie is a story of slow-burn tension, emotional honesty, and what happens when fame meets something frighteningly close to love.

He was her father's best friend. He'd known her for years. He'd watched her grow up, teased her about every boyfriend she'd ever had, and always reminded her that she deserved better. Jon Bernthal was never supposed to become that person. The person she thought about when she couldn't sleep. The person she looked for in every room. The person she knew she shouldn't want. And Jon knew it too. He knew exactly who Iris was. Michael's daughter. His best friend's daughter. The one person he was never supposed to fall for. But feelings don't care about rules. What starts with stolen glances and conversations that last a little too long slowly becomes something neither of them can ignore. There are secrets to keep, lines they shouldn't cross, and a father who can never find out. Because some people are simply not for you. And Jon was never supposed to be hers. Until he was.

dirty little secret. the rules were simple, don't get attached, don't get caught, and never let your dad find out. you break the first rule almost immediately. the second doesn't stay intact for long. the third? that's the one that'll destroy everything.