"Being around you is like having a house on the moon..." I stated randomly, earning a chuckle from the brunet beside me.
"And why is that?" Lark questioned.
"It gets questionable stares..." Lark rolled his eyes at this. I then continued, staring deeply in his bluebell eyes, "And it's impossible to leave."
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Dallas Clark was a well-known name at Lakesdon High School. Being the "Golden Boy" and "Mr. Popular" was never his ideal way to spend high school. He grew up constantly fearing people treating him differently because of a deep secret that he has made sure to hide very well. He's gay. Since coming into terms with his truth, all Dallas wants to do is stay out of the spotlight forced upon him by his teammates, his parents, and even his so-called best friend. When Dallas suddenly sees the school nerd that disappeared after sophomore year (only to return with a new body and confidence), Lark Green, all he wants to do is be noticed. When they become friends after an embarrassing and intriguing encounter, it's not long until they discover that they want more, battling fear, emotional constipation, and the hatred of those that do not accept them for who they are. Nonetheless, the duo works through their problems with their belief in possibilities. In love.
When Chef Margot loses her beloved restaurant to her cheating ex-fiance, her best friend, single dad Nathan, steps in with an unexpected offer to help her start over. As they collaborate, sparks fly-but can they overcome their complicated pasts for a chance at real love?
Season 4 of The Mechanic
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Margot Taylor thought she had it all: a thriving restaurant and a fiance she adored. But her world crumbled when her fiance abruptly cancelled their wedding and claimed ownership of her cherished restaurant. With her career in tatters and her heart broken, Margot is forced to start over.
Enter Nathan Davis, her loyal best friend and a single dad chasing big dreams of his own. As a partner in the multibillion-pound auto business, Nathan offers her a lifeline-a chance to open a new eatery on the grounds of his new mechanic shop.
As Margot pours her heartbreak into a new dream, her friendship with Nathan deepens into something much more electric. But their growing happiness is threatened when Nathan's ex-wife returns, determined to take their daughter away and upend the new couple's relationship. Caught in chaos, Margot must decide if she has the strength to fight for the life she's building...or let the wounds of her past ruin her future.
Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
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