Sometimes rumors really burn... Ben and Trissa used to be the "it" couple, but a misunderstanding has turned their love into a war of words and a fight for first blood. Cameron falls for Hope at first sight, but does he really know anything about her? When a scandalous video that appears to star Hope makes its way around the school, the entire school can talk of nothing else. When Cam disavows her in front of the entire school, Hope can't handle it and leaves town. Do these two couples even stand a chance at love? Not if their friends won't mind their own business! Rumors spread like wildfire and it's he said/she said in this modern homage to Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Please note: This story is recommended for ages 14+ due to strong language and mature themes.

WATTPAD ORIGINAL EDITION The Bro Code says to leave no bro behind... But what happens when you have to choose between love and friendship? ***** Nick Maguire would never betray his best friends, Carter and Austin, by breaking The Bro Code, and he knows they'd never do that either. They've got each other's backs. That is, until Carter's sister, Eliza, returns from Australia. Unfortunately, Eliza is basically incredible, and Nick almost immediately falls head over heels. The two begin to form an undeniable bond that crackles with electricity - and spells a whole lot of trouble. Nick is about to find out that codes are made to be broken. [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]]