Falling for their opponent's outside spiker isn't a part of rookie libero Kaizen Reyes' plan. But when Kai discovers that Roen Alejo has liked him for so long, maybe receiving that facial hit from him before isn't that bad after all. *** Determined and innocent, rookie libero Kaizen Reyes believes in the power of manifestation. Whether it be through his studies or winning their volleyball games, as long as he sets his mind on it, he makes a way to make it come true. However, after obtaining a facial hit from Roen Alejo, their opponent's outside spiker, Kai's quiet world suddenly becomes disturbed. Through their constant meetings and communication, Roen is making him feel something he can't fully name, making him doubtful and confused. Now torn between confessing to Roen and keeping their friendship afloat, can Kai remain focused and keep his emotions in check? Or will he take the leap of faith and risk it all for the sake of love? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos Published under Pop Fiction

𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥'𝘴 𝘍𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 (𝘛𝘰𝘱) 𝘹 𝘚𝘰𝘯'𝘴 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥 (𝘉𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘰𝘮) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: This story features explicit sexual scenes and adult themes. Intended for audiences 18+ who crave raw intensity and forbidden pleasure. Reader discretion is strongly advised. 𝓢𝔂𝓷𝓸𝓹𝓼𝓲𝓼... Ako si Gab. Maputi, innocent tignan, at laging inaalagaan na parang porselana. Pero sa likod ng malinis kong imahe, may isang madilim na gutom na ako lang ang nakakaalam. At ang tanging makakapagbusog doon? Ang tatay ng mismong best friend ko. Si Tito Mateo-isang lalakeng barako, moreno, at amoy grasa ng garahe. Bawat ugat sa braso niya, bawat kalyo sa palad niya, at ang bawat titig niyang puno ng pagpipigil ay parang apoy na tumutupok sa akin. Alam kong mali. Alam kong may asawa siya at anak niya si Lucas. Pero mas masarap ang bawal, 'di ba? Sinubukan niyang lumaban. Sinabi niyang tapat siya kay Tita Anna. Pero hindi ko siya tinigilan hanggang sa ang "hindi dapat" ay naging "pakiusap." Ngayon, sa bawat nakaw na sandali sa madilim na garahe, sa ilalim ng lamesa habang naghahapunan ang pamilya niya, at sa bawat ungol na kailangang itago sa likod ng mga pader-akin siya. Magingat ka, Lucas. Magingat ka, Tita Anna. Dahil sa loob ng bahay na ito, may isang lihim na nagbabaga... at ang "haligi ng tahanan" n'yo? Sa akin lang siya sumusuko. 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 © 2026 𝗯𝘆 𝗯𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗳