Almostisneverenough Stories

Every summer, two families return to the same seaside house - a tradition built on friendship, laughter, and promises. For Hailey Parker, the volleyball star with a sentimental streak, and Ethan Miller, the confident basketball player with a quiet sweetness, those summers become more than just vacations. From sandcastles and fireflies to late-night games and bakery runs, their childhood bond grows stronger each year. But as school years bring distance, new friends, and subtle shifts, the line between friendship and something more begins to blur. Through tournaments, bonfires, festivals, and countless almost-confessions, Hailey and Ethan navigate the slow burn of growing up together - with protective older brother Ryan watching closely, bubbly younger sister Chloe cheering them on, and their families keeping the tradition alive. By the time the final summer sunset arrives, their story is no longer about childhood promises. It's about finding love in the familiar, holding onto what matters, and daring to see where the next summer might lead.

I wasn't crying because of my grades. I was crying because of everything I gave and everything I hoped for. This is a true story of effort, expectations, and learning how to breathe when you're almost there.

"Because of this, I almost knew what love was." "I wish this would last forever." "We're so close to being inlove." "Almost is never and will never be enough." Date Started: June 20, 2020, Saturday Date Finished: July 24, 2020, Friday ѕσσn tσ вє єdítєd...

Nagkakilala sina Luna at Marco sa panahong pareho na silang pagod. Hindi dahil sa isa't isa, kundi dahil sa mga buhay na hindi nila maayos. Pareho silang naghahanap ng katahimikan. Isang lugar na puwedeng sandalan, kahit pansamantala. One space. Two strangers. Iyon lang ang usapan nang ialok ng kaibigan nilang si Mickey ang condo niya. Isang lugar na puwede nilang takasan. Walang tanong. Walang pakialamanan. Pareho nilang piniling huwag manghimasok sa buhay ng isa't isa. Pero may mga bagay na hindi kailangang sabihin para maramdaman. In the mornings, they'd wake up at the same time. And in nights where no one said anything, but no one felt alone either. Doon nila unti-unting nahanap ang katahimikan. Hindi sa loob ng condo. Kundi sa isa't isa. Hindi nila pinangalanan. Hindi rin nila tinanong kung ano. Basta ang alam nila... Parang sila pero hindi. Parang may karapatan, pero wala naman talagang pinanghahawakan. Parang puwede sanang maging. Kung hindi lang sila pareho natatakot. Dahil pareho pa silang may dinadala. Mga bagay na hindi pa nila kayang bitawan. Mga sugat na hindi pa handang buksan ulit. Kaya pinili nilang manatili kung nasaan sila. Sa isang bagay na hindi nila kayang ipaglaban. Pero hindi rin nila kayang talikuran. Hanggang kailan puwedeng ganito lang? Kapag nasanay ka sa presensya ng isang taong hindi naman sa'yo, paano ka aalis? At paano kung sa huli, kailangan nilang iwan ang isa't isa, kahit doon lang sila naging payapa?

They look at each other like they were almost lovers, like they should have kissed and made memories by laughing in bed together, but they chose to stay friends instead. They look at each other with what ifs and could haves and hearts full of regret. Now it's all gone and they're left there with the aching thought..'what if I took the chance?' - Almost lovers ; Nikita gill & A little by me

A friend A crush A lover an imperfectly perfect person You were my everything "-was everything"

"And it rains in your bedroom Everything is wrong It rains when you're here and it rains when you're GONE And you flashback to when we said Forever and Always"

The words I Should have said but never did, The words that Almost used Oxygen This story/Collection of poems is a lot of things, things I'd wish I said, A journey of love if I can even call it that, Heartbreak, learning it's okay to be alone. The journey of discovering how to feel again after depression. Just things life throws at you well me that I never thought id experience like living through a pandemic.

"Didn't we almost have everything?". After seconds, which felt like forever, he replied "I don't know, I'm not sure if this was my everything." Julie is sure she has everything. She has a good home, nice family, a boyfriend and lots of friends. Until her feelings are about to change for someone who was in her life for ages. Is having everything not everything she ever wanted? How will this affect Julie's life? Will she take a risk or will she live a life, feeling unfulfilled.

This heartfelt spoken piece reflects on a young girl's first experience of being noticed and cherished. Through tender memories of a shy romance - a Valentine's Day gift, a prom dance, and missed chances - she recalls the boy who once made her feel seen. Though fear kept her from accepting his love, she never forgot him. Years later, they reconnect, but it's too late. Now, he remains her first "what if," a bittersweet reminder of love that almost was.

SOME SCENES ARE BASED ON TRUE EVENTS OF THE AUTHORS LIFE "I don't want almost, I want you..." Isabella had fallen many times before, but never like this. These crushes she had before didn't last for long, maybe days at best, however this time it was different. So different that her best friend, who called Isabel a man hater, could sense it too. Perhaps, this could blossom into something great. ------------------------------ Malakai was undoubtedly a book worm, like so much to the point where he'd be reading under the table every single lesson. It was cute though, well that's what Isabel thought or 'Bels Bels' as he likes to call her. They sat next to each other in more or less every lesson and even if, she didn't think he noticed her, oh he noticed her. I mean how could he not when her laugh filled the air? When her very smile could rival the stars and everything in between for its beauty? ------------------------------ Something was going to happen or someone was bound to fall with no way of coming back. But what happens when Isabel's friend, Melissa, likes him too? But what happens when Malakai mind is a jungle and he isolates himself from his world? A story where loyalty to others and yourself blur...

This story is inspired by my recent breakup because if I can't heal in peace I might as well entertain y'all with the details. Most of these scenarios are exaggerated a bit and by a bit I mean a lot but the plot does come from personal experience. If you like this book please do like it so that I can turn this into a real book. Book Description: Aliyah has always kept to herself never involving herself with things that end in vain, like relationships. We all know how those end. But what will happen to poor, poor Aliyah when Kyle, the guy she liked for a year now finds a liking in her. Will he be the Peter Kavinsky to her Lara Jean or will he be Victor and she'll be Emily and their lovestory is invaded by cruel Victoria. (If you can't tell I am team Victor and Emily and not Victoria)

Ariana Grande and Harry Styles had a past. They shared secrets, held promises, and loved each other with every beat of their hearts. They held a promise of forever. Everything was perfect. That is, until Ariana caught Harry kissing another girl while they were still together. What did she do after encountering her one great love cheat on her? She left. She was gone, and Harry had no idea where she was. Four years passed, and both of them became two of the most well-known celebrities in the world. Ariana had her mind set on avoiding Harry at all costs for the rest of her life. But then, the unthinkable happened. She was assigned as One Direction's opening act on tour. To make matters worse, she was dating none other than Nathan Sykes from The Wanted. Harry and Ariana saw each other again and the attraction they held for each other was still present. Ariana discovered that she wasn't at all over him. Harry almost wins her trust again, but you know what they say. Almost is never enough.

And if you find everything you look for, I hope that life would lead you back to my door. But if you don't, stay beautiful.

A one shot story made out of the writer's boredom. Two hearts did not meet in the middle. How can they confess how they feel? Would they give it a try for the sake of the thing called love or will they forget it for the sake of friendship? Let's check out the story of Jace and Hillary.

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My Neon Moon.