​bxb Stories

"In a world screaming with expectations, he found comfort in the silence... until the quietest voice became his favorite sound." ​Rann Reed has always been different. Born into a high-profile family-with parents dedicated to police service and a lively older sister in college-Rann lives in a world of privilege. Yet, he carries a hidden burden: a severe overthinking and anxiety disorder that keeps him trapped inside his own mind. Unable to handle the sensory overload of a traditional high school, he attends classes online, secluded within the safety of his quiet room. ​His only connection to the outside world comes from his two fiercely protective best friends, who force him out of his shell for late-night cafe runs and low-key hangouts. Rann is content with his quiet, low-profile existence-until an unexpected encounter collides with his carefully structured world. ​Enter a star volleyball player who doesn't just see Rann's quiet exterior, but learns the rhythm of his racing thoughts. ​Can Rann step beyond the noise of his mind to let love in, or will the weight of his thoughts keep him hidden forever? ​Genres: BL / Coming-of-Age / Psychological Romance / Family Drama Tags: #BxB #SlowBurn #MentalHealth #RichHero #Overthinking #SweetRomance

I didn't know then that this summer had a deadline. I didn't know that every corner of this city he showed me would eventually become a ghost I'd have to carry back across the ocean. I only knew that for the first time, the weight in my chest felt lighter. But seasons are cruel. They don't stop for anyone, and the shadows were already beginning to lengthen. I had to learn how to love him in the time we had left-before the season fades.