To Kade Sanford Black, falling for his best friend Xanthie Lorenz, a serious and drop-dead handsome songwriter, was a line he did not want to cross. Knowing all too well the huge possibility of losing the only person who could see through him, he took a step back and put a distance to sustain their friendship - especially since Xanthie is soon to marry. Will Kade be able to hold back his feelings until he sees Xanthie married? Or will he finally have the courage to confess his feelings...and risk losing the only friend he has? WARNING: This story contains depictions of suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises that may be upsetting for some readers. Any depictions of mental health issues herein are not meant as a replacement for medical care. If you or someone you know deals with similar issues, they should seek the help of a medical professional. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know in the U.S. is contemplating suicide, please encourage them to call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. For international resources, please visit: http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international-suicide-hotline s.html CECELIB | C.C. Cover by Ren Tachibana

[PUBLISHED UNDER PSICOM] Wala nang mahihiling pa sa buhay si Seph. May disenteng trabaho sa isang sikat na ospital, may masaya at kompletong pamilya, at higit sa lahat ay may nobyong doktor. Ngunit magbabago ang lahat sa pagkatuklas niya sa pangangaliwa ng kanyang kasintahan. Sa pag-aakalang maiibsan ng alak ang sakit na nararamdaman, isang gabi ay maiisipan niyang magpakalango sa alak sa isang bahay-inuman. Sa isang gabi ng panandaliang pagtakas sa problema, magigising siyang katabi ang lalaking may asul na mga mata sa iisang kama. At dahil likas na mapaglaro ang kapalaran, matutuklasan niya na ang lalaking iyon ay isa sa kanyang mga pasyente sa ospital na pinapasukan. Sa unti-unting pagkabunyag ng lahat ukol sa pasyenteng nakasalo niya sa iisang gabi, mabubunyag din kay Seph ang katotohanan ukol sa kanyang tunay na sarili. Ano nga ba ang mga lihim na nakatago sa likod ng malamig na alak at mainit na gabi? Highest Rank Achieved : #1 in General Fiction Jan 20 2019 ______________________________ Started: June 12, 2018 Ended: October 29, 2018 Revised: 2021