Eager to reach his families expectations, Louis lives a life of secrecy and denial. In one of the most respected households in Doncaster, there's no room for mistake. But when Louis meets Harry styles in his first year of boarding school, it seems all the more difficult to keep himself In check.

when harry starts at a new school for his senior year, he's determined to hide his sexuality from his classmates. then he meets his best friends, and everything changes -- for better, for worse, and for complicated. (or: two teenage boys come to terms with who they are and who they can be when they're together.) [August 2018-October 2020] word count: 65,000 words trigger warnings: bullying, minor violence, homophobic language, self harm, mentions of rape, emotional abuse, domestic neglect

17Black: a gay strip club in London known for hot strip teases, a talented dj, and matchmaking? Harry is moving to London as a new addition to 17Black - new penthouse, hot job, amazing pay - sounds great. Sure it is a clear violation of Harry's sexuality, but it's not gay unless you make it gay, right? Plus it's only for a month anyway. And of course, time flies when you meet a cute bloke named Louis. Who knows? A lot can happen in a month.

Harry doesn't expect his life to change so drastically just because he meets Louis, and he doesn't know if the change is for the better or the worse. Harry has a secret; one that he doesn't want Louis to ever find out about. When their friendship blossoms, however, complications start to arise. As Louis is led closer and closer to the secret, Harry's going to have to be honest, and it may well be the most difficult thing he's ever had to do.

"I was right about you Harry.... You are just a fucking stuck up snob" Louis hates Harry. Harry hates Louis. What more can I say?