Elliotcadeau Stories

Kierah "Key" Johnson isn't looking for distractions. Between being a psychology major, running a lash business out of her dorm, and trying to stay grounded after losing the people who raised her, she's focused on herself. Elliot Cadeau moves differently. Quiet. Observant. Hard to read. A college basketball star who knows how to communicate in front of cameras-but struggles when it matters most. They weren't supposed to notice each other. But when silence feels louder than words, proximity turns dangerous, and emotions start surfacing without permission, being keyed in becomes unavoidable.

Nyeli Janae Carter lives a quiet life. She keeps to herself, focuses on school, her routines, and her peace. She loves deeply, sometimes too deeply, and gets attached faster than she should. Tahaad Pettiford lives fast. Basketball, pressure, expectations. He's protective, jealous, and loves hard, even when he doesn't always love right. What starts off subtle turns complicated fast. Unspoken feelings. Missed conversations. Jealousy that creeps in quietly. And a love that feels safe one moment and overwhelming the next. Learning how to love each other means slowing down or walking away. Some relationships aren't meant to be public. Some are better kept off the grid.