Firstmate Stories

Grace Hawthorne always imagined her life would look different. When her best friend convinces her to accept a challenge: thirty first dates to open herself up to love again, Grace thinks the hardest part will be finding someone worth staying for. At Rowan & Rye, between dinners, conversations, and unexpected encounters, Grace will discover that some love stories begin in the way she least expected. A story about second chances, new connections, and a table reserved for two.

Devika never planned on falling for Yeol. Well... maybe that's a lie. She's liked him since seventh grade. Long before they ever spoke. Long before he knew her name. To everyone else, Yeol is the popular boy everyone notices. To Devika, he's the boy she's quietly watched from a distance for years. But when a simple request for class notes turns into conversations, shared lunches, study sessions, and stolen moments between classes, the distance between them slowly begins to disappear. The problem? Just when Devika starts believing there might be something more between them, she hears a rumor that changes everything. A sweet slow-burn school romance about friendship, misunderstandings, first love, and the little moments that matter most. Sometimes the person you're waiting for has been walking beside you all along.

Leith Dyer is a columnist at successful online magazine Marigold. After two years of writing low-stake lists and occasionally helping to create a crossword puzzle or two, Marigold's editor-in-chief thinks it's time for Leith to write her first actual column - also known as an 'in'-piece - for this year's summer editions. The catch? The column has to be a witty, swoon-worthy commentary on today's dating market, with the red string tying everything together being nine first dates. For someone who's never dated before, that's a lot. But Leith seems to have no choice. In the midst of publicity chaos, online opinions, ship-wars and trying to hone her craft, Leith decides that the only way to not completely embarrass herself for all of the internet to see, is to take on a character. But when the success of her column starts to spiral out of control, the lines between the character Leith, the person Leith, and the columnist Leith start to blur. How much of her is real, and how much is fictional? And when it all comes down to it, which of these nine men even know the real her? A contemporary workplace romance about visibility, authorship, and the uncomfortable truth that some stories don't stay within the boundaries you set for them. New chapters every monday! Achievements :) #1 in firstdates #1 in cerebralpalsy #3 in freeyourbody

Daniela gets stood up on her date. A pretty stranger at the next table decides not to let her night end there.

View and Mim finally went on a date after the starlympics. PPG and bonnie helped with some part of the date.

Talia Nott, the spirited younger sister of Theodore Nott, struggles with her identity within the Slytherin house, feeling overshadowed by her family's expectations. Known for her cute style and love for anime plushies, she often clashes with Mattheo Riddle, the aloof and charming Slytherin king. Their playful banter masks an undeniable chemistry, as Mattheo's teasing forces Talia to confront her insecurities. After a fateful encounter in Hogsmeade, where their defenses lower and vulnerabilities surface, they realize they are more alike than they thought. Their journey from enemies to lovers unfolds as they embrace their true selves and the unexpected connection blossoming between them.

a live-report about the extra ordinary first date between me, Veronica Xavier and Kamiya Yuuki, the most popular guy in town. a SHORT STORIES for a WPcontest

Tristan arrives in the United States with his parents, hoping for a fresh start in a new school. There, friendship turns complicated when he falls in love with Priscilla-his friend Marvin's ex. A lie, a public rejection, and a violent confrontation change Tristan's life forever. Expelled and broken, Tristan finds love again in Pearl, a girl who becomes his only light in the darkness. But the past refuses to stay buried. Consumed by jealousy and hatred, Marvin descends into crime, leaving a trail of betrayal, blood, and loss. As Tristan plans to escape everything with the woman he loves, fate delivers one final, devastating blow. In a world ruled by revenge and broken trust, can love ever survive?

[Pop x Disco Bear] Pop is tired of being alone. So in a last-ditch effort to find that special someone, he lets a friend set him up on a blind date. But what happens when this blind date is with Disco Bear?! Things get even weirder as the two men find an unlikely bond with one another and share a night neither will ever forget.

He was a ninja and the other was a prince, how was that going to turn out to be a happily ever after? - I have published my story from ao3 onto here, @rickuji if you want to see my other fics.

Stacey is about to turn sixteen - HUGE deal. ***** She still hasn't experienced her first kiss, first boyfriend or her first date and it's only three weeks left til her birthday! Will she be able to complete these things before turning sixteen? She's doubting it. But her mind changes when her parents surprises her with a trip to Paris - she's about to spend three whole weeks in the worlds so called "city of love"! How could this go wrong? She's definitely going to check those things of her list. Right?

A shy indian boy goes on his first date. Read it as he shares his whole experience in it

a story of finding love for stranger that turns into a deep love.

The barista says something, and Anya laughs, tucking her pink hair behind her ear. Damian fights a scowl. Who the hell does this guy think he is? And the fuck is he saying to Anya? Damian tries to tear his attention away, to instead crack open his copy of the play and review the cast of characters, to try and anticipate who they might choose to do their presentation on, but his strength of will has never been enough when it comes to matters of Anya. (Or: Damian definitely isn't on a date with Anya. Damian definitely isn't jealous of how much the barista makes her laugh. And Damian definitely isn't the only one who understands this stupid play. Well, maybe that last one is true.)

Gavin can't believe he's teaching his work partner to date, but Nines won the bet fair and square. The least he can do is teach him what he knows and ensure his future success.

They were best friends throughout their childhood. Then, he broke her heart when he moved away, and they didn't see each other for five years. When he moves back and becomes her neighbor, will they be friends again after so long? Will forgotten feelings from childhood come back to life?

The evening is chill and the moon lights up Keith's surroundings with it's beautiful, cool light. Above him in the night sky the stars shine bright and twinkle, but beside Keith shines the brightest one of them all; Cuban boy, ocean blue eyes. Lance McClain with him on their first date. - - - This is my first public story that I actually wrote back in Christmas 2018. I never had the courage to post it but here it is now. I even took up a pencil and paper and drew a cover for it:) Hope you enjoy :3 - - - Word count: 1796

A "Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Chat Noir" fanfiction oneshot. Marinette is out on the streets of Paris, with her newfound crush, Luka. As their outing becomes increasingly romantic, Marinette is filled with uncertainty. Does this quickly-developed crush overpower the long-lasting love she has felt for Adrien Agreste? What about the scattered affectionate paw prints left around her mind by a certain Kitty? The confusion is only amplified when the pair come across André's Sweetheart Ice Cream Cart, and Luka asks Marinette if she wants a treat.

This was a little romance short story I made for a friend, and just decided to post here. It's based off of a poem called Counting Crows. I might edit it in the future, please enjoy! <3