After the accident, Noah Archer built a wall around himself. But Riley Dawson is curious about him, and she's determined to meet the man behind his defenses. ***** Riley Dawson has always noticed Noah. He was the most popular guy on campus, until he lost his parents in a car accident. Now he's withdrawn and silent. Mustering up the courage to give her condolences, the two end up talking, and Riley grows determined to help Noah find himself again. Every time she coaxes a smile from him, she can feel the ice around his heart melting. But Riley knows that Noah's loss is still close to him. She's opening up her heart, but can Noah do the same? He's got so much to lose, but now, so does she. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

Callie is a normal college freshman, perfectly content with being a nobody to the rest of the world. Billie is an international superstar, growing tired of the baggage that comes with being famous. When the two meet and Billie realizes Callie has no idea who she is, she decides not to tell her anything about her fame, feeling normal for the first time in a while. As their friendship blossoms, Billie finds herself growing curious, while Callie finds herself catching feelings.

I just, kinda... Wish you were gay. 2019 Watty's Award Winner achieved: #1 in billieeilish #1 in girlxgirl #3 in fanfiction #1 in imagines