Quietintimacy Stories

Ronni Carter's Atlanta duplex was finally quiet-until a midnight knock changed everything. The polite tenant with cash and careful smiles seemed like the perfect solution to her empty room. But when she discovers Dae is actually Han Daehyun, a famous Korean performer hiding from the spotlight, their simple arrangement becomes complicated. Two people running from different pasts. One duplex. And rules that might not be enough to protect what they're both starting to build.

"Is it distrust of me," Aang says, "or distrust of the Avatar?" A bitter laugh escapes Zuko's lips before he can stop it. (Written for Day 3 of Zukaang Week 2022: Sacred, hosted by @ zukaangweek on Tumblr.)

Wincing at the stiffness of her shoulders and the thunder that continued to boom against the inside of her skull, Claire reached over to retrieve the folded paper. It was a note, she realized upon closer inspection, a note scribbled in very familiar cursive. Its message was concise: "You'll need these." Right. Jack. (Or: Claire wakes up after a wild night out. Jack is there, too. Part three of "and all that jazz.")

Alisson never expected to be back in Mrs. D's world, yet here she is-learning her all over again. Years have passed, but the quiet intimacy, the teasing smiles, and the comfort of shared routines never left. As past memories mingle with new feelings, Alisson and Mrs. D navigate the fragile line between friendship and something more. Can they rediscover each other without fear, without losing themselves to the love they once tried to ignore?

What's supposed to be a chaotic Christmas getaway with family, teammates, and half the Formula 1 grid turns into Oscar Piastri's worst (and strangest) nightmare: everyone leaves without him. Trapped alone in a too-quiet house over Christmas, Oscar is left to wrestle with creaking floors, lingering memories, and the kind of loneliness that gets louder the longer it sits. Between missed flights, unexpected FaceTimes, and one very familiar orange sock, this is a soft, funny, slightly haunting holiday story about being left behind - and realizing you might not be as alone as you think.

Airen Vale has everything money can buy- the mansion, the gowns, the perfect reputation. But behind the sparkle and champagne nights, she feels like a ghost in her own life... watched, polished, but never really seen. Then Kai Morales walks in. The new scholarship student. Sharp suit, quiet confidence, eyes like he can read straight through her. He's the first person who doesn't bow to her world- and the only one who looks at her like she's real. Their worlds were never meant to touch... but the tension between them snaps every rule in half. Late-night secrets. Forbidden glances across golden hallways. Two hearts searching for something honest in a place built on lies. When love feels dangerous... and the truth could ruin everything... will they hold on to each other- or fall apart like shattered glass?

Something-or someone-keeps knocking at his window after lights out. He should be annoyed. He should tell them to leave. But for some reason... he doesn't. A late-night visit turns into something quieter than either of them expected. Homework, unspoken thoughts, and the kind of silence that says more than words ever could. Sometimes, it's what happens in the stillness-after the noise dies down-that lingers the longest.

You and the crew check into a hotel for the night... only to find there's just one bed left. And somehow, you and Dan Heng are the ones stuck sharing it. But it's fine - just one night, just a little cold, and you're just friends. It changes nothing between you too. ..right? I'm a sucker for one bed tropes, so i thought I'd write one. (Dan Heng x reader)

In a school where power is everything and every move is watched, Kiyotaka Ayanokōji and Ryuen face more than just academic battles-they confront the complicated, fragile lines between control and submission, fear and desire, walls and trust. As their carefully guarded facades crumble, they discover a truth neither expected: submission isn't surrender, and love isn't weakness. But to embrace what they feel, they must navigate rumors, rivalries, and the relentless eyes of classmates who won't let them hide. Unseen Bonds is a slow-burning, emotionally rich story about finding peace in chaos, strength in vulnerability, and the courage to be truly seen.