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The Gray Dancer

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Parts 52
Time 11h 17m

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❝Oh Hanna, you can't love me without loving yourself first.❞

When Hanna Lee falls into a period of self hate and self loathing, dancing becomes the one thing she fears most. Not even her childhood best friend, Jackson Reyes, can get to her. 

A drunk night leads Hanna to evade her fears and do exactly what she doesn't want to do: dance. During her unexpected performance, Hanna catches the eye of dancer Derrick Knight. Together, they begin to find meaning in the word love starting with loving the one thing Hanna hated most: herself.   

Content and Trigger Warnings: depression, anxiety, self-harm, language.
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What we've always been. by BlancaMorales_Acero

Once, Corey understood his feelings for Alec, he had none beyond friendship. But lately things have changedand bew feelings have emerged, feelings he can't begin to understand. And when Alec starts dating Charlie, the idiot, the already confusing feelings he has only get worse. Meanwhile Alec is trying to figure out who he is beyond the person everyone expects him to be and who he can count on. But when his best friend Corey starts becoming distant the questions Alec is asking about himself are too scary to face alone. What happens when new romantic feelings start to threaten their friendship and all the familiarity of it. Should they risk changing their dynamic in hope for something more or should they just stick to what they've always been.

Chasing Daylight by his_parents_gallery

"This is a big world, that was a small town There in my rear-view mirror disappearing now" -Taylor Swift When Maria moves across the country in order to escape her past, she finds a life she never could have dreamed of, but will the trauma of her past come back to haunt her? Will it ruin every relationship she has? *Previously Sunshine on a Cloudy Day*

Faded Connections: A High School Story by wavygleam

This story delves into the lives of two high school students whose seemingly disparate paths converge in an unexpected and transformative way. It is a deeply moving exploration of teenage love, personal growth, and the inevitable transitions of life. It captures the essence of how connections evolve, the challenges of navigating young relationships, and the bittersweet nature of moving on from a chapter that has shaped who we become. As the story progresses, Mia and Jace must confront the reality of their situation and the necessity of moving forward. Their relationship reaches a turning point where they must face the decision of whether to continue together or part ways. This moment of reckoning leads them to a place of understanding and acceptance.

Wanderlust ✓ by AnxietyIsMyWeakness

When introverted Paige Lewis unexpectedly wins a radio contest, she didn't know she would be off to Florida for a week with confident Parker Collins, the star soccer player at her rival high school. The two are forced to attend the Wanderlust music festival together and after they get over the initial dislike for one another, will attraction form? And when they return home to their very different lives, can they find the time for love? ••• I followed Parker down the hall and he unlocked our door, holding it open for me. As soon as the click of the door closed, he cornered me against it, his hands on either side of my head. I held in a breath because of his proximity. "I've been wanting to kiss you since the day I met you," he voiced honestly and nudged his nose against my own. "You taste so good, Paige, you don't even know." I looked away, not being able to handle his words but he quickly brought his index finger under my chin to bring my face back to his. Highest Rankings ☆ #1 in festival ☆ #1 in music festival ☆ #1 in music ☆ #1 in undiscovered ☆ #1 in new book ☆ #1 in teen ☆ #4 in teen fiction ☆ #5 in love In collaboration with my amazing co-writer @still-warm!

once more to see you - a mina x lia twoshot by jurinsanna

(originally posted by me on ao3) being in love with your best friend sucks being in love with your best friend, having a massive falling out with said best friend and then reconnecting on a dance variety tv show also kinda sucks too (or does it?)

Undanced Paces (RF SERIES #1) by x0gorgeouslyinlove

Have you ever heard someone say that love isn't fun at all? When people say that your love is right then it means by judgement not your feelings. But when they say what you did was wrong then your love is right cause that is what your heart says. But what if that your love is wrong and never be right? Would you still follow your heart and break the beliefs? Or you'll leave that person behind? Porter Lee, a university boy who loves to dance don't want to be paired with someone else other than the guy he loves the most. Five years ago he found love, people judged, and three years ago an unforgettable event meant to happen. Port lost him. But... At the present someone stepped on stage. A forgotten love from his past brought him to his arms. Would he able to make him stay? Will they be able to dance again? "I'm tired of dancing alone. I'm hurt every time I see you dancing with other person. I should be the one dancing with you, not him. " Undanced Paces (RF SERIES #1)

Feelings Unexpressed by Brandlia

The story revolves around Ariel and her love interest, will she ever be able to express her feelings and will she ever come to know that her love interest is interested to date her? After several years they meet again will they ever be able to express their feelings /will the fear of rejection keep them apart?

(COMPLETED) Together, Under The Stars by LivingWithMyLife

The summer has rolled around once again and Zennzy and her friends are off to camp! What they expect is a week full of fun and excitement, escaping drama and spending some quality time together. But when the one person Zennzy least expects to show up DOES show up, things get thrown a little -- or a lot -- off track. In LivingWithMyLife's debut book, follow Zennzy and her friends as they explore first loves, uncover secrets, take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience at camp. (Book #2 in the Our Times series) ~*~ Started: January 1st, 2020 Completed: July 29th, 2020 Highest Rankings: #1 in relisticfiction - 5/18/21 #1 in relistic - 3/16/22 #1 in firstdance - 9/10/21 #11 in firstwattpadstory - 12/16/20 #13 in loveisreal - 12/16/20 #41 in realisticfiction - 8/14/20 ~*~ Copyright © 2020 by LivingWithMyLife, all rights reserved. No part of this story may be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without my permission. Don't forget to vote, comment, follow, and share :) Disclaimer: I don't own the image used in the cover. All rights belong to the owner.

Just Friends? Or Maybe Something More? by Bookworm-21-03

Katy and Lucas have know each other since they were little kids. It's no secret that they have been best friends ever since.. Some might even say inseparable! The night of Katy's Seventeenth birthday just might change everything for the both of them. But Katy starts to struggle with something and as the months go by Luke starts to grow more and more concerned about her. But she insists that she's fine. After all she is just taking care of herself right?

Fat Girl ✔️ by geekyIndigo

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What we've always been.

Once, Corey understood his feelings for Alec, he had none beyond friendship. But lately things have changedand bew feelings have emerged, feelings he can't begin to understand. And when Alec starts dating Charlie, the idiot, the already confusing feelings he has only get worse. Meanwhile Alec is trying to figure out who he is beyond the person everyone expects him to be and who he can count on. But when his best friend Corey starts becoming distant the questions Alec is asking about himself are too scary to face alone. What happens when new romantic feelings start to threaten their friendship and all the familiarity of it. Should they risk changing their dynamic in hope for something more or should they just stick to what they've always been.