I smiled again, this time I noticed Nick looking across the table in my direction. His gaze was intense, there was something about it. It was intense, intimidating, sensual, but charming all at the same time. Stop it Tessa. Said my subconscious. You two couldn't even bare to be in the same room with one another a few weeks ago. Stop you do not find him attractive. I kept thinking that telling myself this would help me...but it didn't. He moved his index finger along the rim of his glass, I every so often would catch his bright green- gray eyes look in my direction. I looked down at my hands which were cupped together in my lap. Stop it Tess! "I'll help you clear the plates." His mother said to his father, after we ate. They both stood up and took the plates into the kitchen. Leaving me alone with him. Crap. Tessa Erickson is a beautiful, single, twenty-six year old woman who works for a big named company in New York City. All was great in her life, until she got partnered with a tall, well dressed, exceedingly handsome, arrogant, flirtatious playboy named Nicolai Piercy. Who also happens to be the son of the man who owns the company Tessa works for. As they deal with their own personal problems inside the office and outside, will they begin to see eye to eye, will the way they feel towards each other ever change and will Tessa end up falling for The Billionaires Son? So read along as Nick and Tessa deal with the struggles of life and love. Cover created by: kikiceleste_ Rated PG-13: (Strong language, sexual situations)

Being the only girl in the gang was hard. Listening to all their problems and nastiness was the usual. She noticed him. She did even if he didn't feel like it. He didn't have to do all this, but she was his ride or die no matter what.

" I don't have time for your games Thurston." I sighed, exasperatedly " Me? I'm just throwing hints. Your the one playing games." He began walking toward me Chants were coming from downstairs. 10...9...8 "I gotta go." I grabbed the doorknob and Thurston grabbed my wrist. " No, you don't. Bring in the New Year with me." He pleaded ... Black teenage girl Kymberlee Baker is recovering from a tramatic year. And now she's being thrusted into something else. Her mother is now engaged to a white man whom is borderline tycoon. They all move into his house along with his son; her new stepbrother. The guy is a bit arrogant,sarcastic,cute and not to mention oddly mysterious. But when emotions come into play and due dates are closer than they appear, what will everyone do under pressure?

"HELLO! Welcome my lovely chocolate señoritas to the Warehouse where we make you feel special.We make you feel good.I know we all want to.Am I right?I know everyone is confused so I will run through the basics.You will be staying here for ten weeks.Ten weeks with no contact ,no school ,nada.Sorry for the worries this may cause your folks but it's worth it.Each week is a stage.This week is just for you to get to know your master.You Might as well since you see him everyday from now on.Each day,your master will check in at 4 after your livestream of your classes are finished.Your master will record and you will watch.You do the work,we'll provide the materials and your master will provide homework.Don't worry your teachers will not be suspicious.We got that covered.Wednesday is a check in day where the big boss comes in to see the progress.On Saturdays and Sunday you are free to do as pleased.Breakfast is at 8 am,Lunch at 1pm and dinner at 6pm .Bathrooms are located at the end of each hall.Doors will always be unlocked so go in and out as you please.Not like you can leave.The rest your master can explain." The Warehouse is where they take the victims.Woman of color to be exact.A group of white boys choosing who they want to devour sexually for ten weeks.Girls who are afraid and who are willing.Girls who are trying to get from behind this wall.

"Look I'm sorry" he sighed running his fingers through his dark brown hair. "For what?" "For making you feel pressured, touching you, making you feel uncomfortable." "Oh. it's fine, really" Not that I was complaining. I kind of liked it truth be told. I loved the attention he gave me, no guy has ever made me feel so wanted like he has. Sure I had plenty of boyfriends before, but all of them cared about one thing and one thing only. Sex. Of course, Porter did too he's a guy, I don't know, it just feels different. Sure enough, I'll never admit that to him. "No, it's not. I thought about what you said and I realized that I shouldn't be touching you inappropriately when I have a girlfriend. I love Renae and I wouldn't do anything to hurt her. It won't happen again I promise" he stuffed his hands in his jeans pockets and walked away. ~•~ THIS MAYBE A BIT FAST-PACED AND NOT FOR EVERYONE PLEASE KEEP THAT IN MIND!! BAD BOY SERIES PRESENTS! BADASS WHITE BOY WITH NOTHING TO PROVE (#1) BOOK 2 "Unexpectedly You" Of the bad boy series on my profile.

If you search up the definition of normal on google, you'll get this: nor·mal ˈnôrməl/ adjective 1. conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected. And then some sentence with the word in it. If you look up the opposite of normal, the antonym, you'll get a picture of Jacqueline. A girl who's life is been beyond ordinary since the day of the fire that changed her life. Foster home to foster, she's lived every life imaginable. The rich, the middle class, the poor, even once as the drug dealer's daughter. Now, is her eleventh one. One with a no good foster sister who's always plotting against her, A supportive brother who doesn't always have her back, but good intentions nonetheless, foster parents who actually care, and the boy two miles over who's always by her side when it counts. Follow Jacqueline as she learns what real love and friendship is while grasping the mystery behind the fire that killed her parents in Jacqueline. ______ Started: 7.4.17 Finished: 5.16.18 WARNING: This book mentions/hints at mature things such as rape, but nothing ever really gets too intense. Warning will be on top of chapter, if needed:) DISCLAIMER: As far as I know, I made almost everything in this book up. If you feel otherwise, do private message me and I'll happily give credit. ALL IMAGES DO NOT BELONG TO ME IN ANYWAY, SHAPE, OR FORM. I got them from google or Instagram. Highest rankings: #36 in Mystery/Thriller 12.25.17 #87 in Chicklit 9.30.17 #225 in Short story 8.17.17 #294 in Teen Fiction 12.21.17

Everyone knows Drew Lyons... especially Mia Thomas. He's Hollywood's heart-breaker. He's her little sister's celebrity crush. And now, he's her new boss. With her mother's drinking problem getting worse and a little sister depending on her, eighteen-year-old Mia replaces her mother and takes on the job as Drew Lyons housekeeper. If she hadn't spent most of her life trying to get her mother to stay sober or taking care of her little sister, she might have actually been normal enough to be excited over the fact that she was now working for Drew Lyons, one of the hottest pop singers in the world. Even though Mia isn't impressed by the fame, she can admit Drew has an affect on her. And by the end of the summer, Mia might just be Drew's biggest fan.

He smiled at me and wrapped his arms around my waist. "Alright, deal, whatever you want.. but how long are we looking at?" "Four months. It's half of eight and eight is a reasonable number from twelve, because twelve months is a long time. And ooh, I read on a post once that after liking someone for four months you either fall inlove or stop liking them.. all from various reasons... but that doesn't actually apply to us because we are friends..." I looked up at him, as I removed his arms from my waist and set them down by his side. He smirked at me. "Four months it is."

miles has anger issues. olivia loves to push him. they fall in love anyways.

Fascinate /ˈfasəˌnāt/ (v. ) draw irresistibly the attention and interest of (someone) That's when I saw him. The second we made eye contact. And I knew it was over. (Y'all need to know I wrote this in the 6th grade. It's stupid and sometimes cringey. Do not comment dumb shit on here because I'm telling you now it's dumb stuff in here) (DON'T STEAL MY WORK)