At least a friend.
- Reads 101
- Votes 0
- Parts 9
MatureOngoing1h 31m
Last published Fri, Feb 11, 2022
Erica, an outgoing 20 year old who works as an assistant for the community library doesn't have the most exciting life with no friends and no entertainment. The pandemic has made things hard for her to socialize especially since she decided not to go to college. Her only friends include her parents, co worker, and cousin. Her goal in life is to only make at least one friend.
Elijah, a shy but funny guy, just got hired for the opening position of a new assistant librarian at the community library Erica works in. He seems like a soft dude, but never judge a book by its cover. Instead Elijah likes to make smart ass comments and has a thing for dark humor. The only problem, though, is that he's not really accustomed to socializing with women.
Now with both working in the same position things start to take off for the two of them. They connect fairly well, but with underlying secrets from the past now hidden only creates further questions on who they really are as a person.
All Rights Reserved
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
Porcelain Skin (NOW ON AMAZON KU)
"When I tell you that he hates me, you'll probably assume it's because he's a jerk...but you'd be wrong. He's not a jerk. I am." --- Several years ago tragedy struck Emma's home, leaving her broken... like a cup with cracks spiraling and slithering around the edges. Slowly, bitterness crept in like tar, hardening between each fracture to resemble a deceitful wholeness. She became a monster, and targeted her venom on the sweetest person she could find: Trinity Nixon. Too bad the boy Emma longed for was Trinity's brother. Now, as Emma fights to win the heart of the boy who despises her, she's forced to hide her demons. She paints her fragile cup in pinks, yellows, and oranges - all the colors of the sun. She paints on a smile, and an unusual sense of humor, so that the world will view her as bright and cheerful, when in reality she's breaking. But she's completely unprepared for the acidic truth that melts away the tar, demolishing her shell, and awakening the Emma White buried deep inside. --- Book 1 in The Dismantled Pride series *Story was previously titled "Faking It"Complete
Outrunning Karma | MxM
After the traumatic events of his past Caleb has forged a new life for himself with Jason in a place nobody knows them, or so he thinks. Will him and Jason's newfound love stand the test of time and can old acquaintance be forgot? **THIS IS A SEQUEL TO "THE NAUGHTY LIST" I RECOMMEND YOU READ THAT FIRST BEFORE READING THIS** TWs Self Harm Smut PTSD Mentions of Rape, Abuse & Sexual Assault This story is not promoting, encouraging, romanticising or glorifying topics such as abuse, suicide, self harm, disordered eating, sexual abuse/misconduct or anything like that, it is just showing what the affects of it can be like especially for LGBT+ young people. Please be respectful in the comments and if anyone is struggling do reach out for support!Complete
Temptation 2: Forgiving You ✔️
"How can I trust you, when all you've done was lie to me?" Leah questioned Christian. "Leah how many times do I have to apologize? I know I fucked up, okay I know I hurt you. Okay we all feel like complete shit. Just please, give us a chance." He said, pleading. "I need time. Just please in the mean time stay away from me." I quickly walk off avoiding any conversation with him. I can't trust them. As much as I want to there's a possibility that I could've ended up as their next victim. Leah Banks tries to start a new chapter in her life without her friends, and the drama that comes with them. She tries to make a better living for herself even if it means leaving Washington State itself.Complete
They Saved Her!
Amber had been trying to run away most of her life. When she finally succeeded, she found the place she would call home in her heart. Four boys- two brothers and a set of twins, took her in. Protected her until the day she ran from them. Ethan was the oldest of the four, he was the bad boy of the group, but in his own way he was their protector. He didn't want Amber to move in with them and fought with the other men over it. That was until the night he finally met her. With in moments he knew there was no way he could change the mind of his brother and the twins. He was stuck with her. He decided the best way to deal with it was to avoid her, until the night he was left alone with her. Read on to find out how Amber found the place she calls home, why she left it, and to find out where she ends up. Follow her struggles dealing with feelings she didn't know what to do with and get to know the boys who saved her. Find out how Ethan struggled to come to terms with his feelings and what he plans to do to save the girl he has fallen in love with.Complete
Lilah
She's a wild, free spirit who sees the good in everyone, and he's the hardened, bad-tempered loner who wants nothing to do with her-yet no matter how hard he tries to push her away, she's the one temptation he can't escape. *** He's never met someone with such a bubbly personality. Not to mention the wildness and odd phrases she says every five minutes. He hates it. He hates how he can't stay away from it. He hates what she does to him; it's not like him to chase after some girl. She gets under his skin like no other. She's never met someone with such a bad attitude. He's ill-mannered and menacing. The glare never seems to leave his face. Considering it all, she can't help but feel the attraction toward him. Dangerous attraction toward a seemingly dangerous man. Maybe it's the tattoos on his arm that gets her attention. Or maybe it's because she can tell there's hope for good under his rough exterior. And she's about to find it, whether he likes it or not. It's no secret that the two of them are complete and total opposites. *** "You like being called Sugar, don't you?" I tease, placing my toothbrush back after finishing. He does the same and gives me a side-eyed scowl. He grips my chin harshly and kisses me. My body temperature raises a good ten degrees and my right leg goes all wiggly. He pulls away. "You like it when I kiss you, don't you?" He teases the same way I did to him and I'm left blubbering. "I think both of our questions are rhetorical," I lower my voice up at him. His lip curls up into a smirk. *** #1 in Young Adult #9 in Badboy #1 in Cold #3 in Goodgirl #1 in Sweetheart #14 in Love *** *Warning* This story contains mature themes (language, scenes)Complete
Finally Free
"I need you to be the put together one because I'm so fucked up. You've saved me." He whispers. "Carter, we saved each other." I mutter looking at him through my eyelashes. I lean into him, our lips not even an inch apart. "Sophia we shouldn't..." He looks hesitant. "Please, I need you." I almost started crying. "Please." I mutter one more time, my eyes begging for him. My body needing him. Sophia Carrington. She just moved from New York to California in search of a new life. When her life took a dark turn she's forced to leave everything behind. She just wants to finish her final year of high school, numb to the world, while learning to cope with the trauma she's endured. Carter Marquez. Newly single after being dumped by his girlfriend of two years. After losing his dad in a car accident he's fallen apart. The list of people he trusts is short, he hates letting people in. He's constantly trying to make up for his mistakes of the past, trying to find a new purpose in life. When the two of them collided, they instantly took a mutual disliking to each other. Misunderstandings and a dash of alcohol set a flame between them. Sophia hates the snarky remarks and stupid nicknames that leave his mouth. Carter thinks Sophia is just another trust fund brat. Soon their rivalry begins to dissolve and they learn that sharing the pain of their past can form connections they never thought to be possible. WARNING: This story contains mature topics such as sexual assault and drug addiction. Read with caution. Copyright © by lulustoriesss 2021Complete
Zane Wilder
*SLOWLY BEING EDITED* Zane had a special mission to accomplish. No one could find out that he's undercover. No one. But with those hazel eyes and her smart mouth he couldn't stay away from her. She was making him feel things he never knew it was possible. Yet bringing her into his world was dangerous especially because of her sudden connection to his case. Katherine has a baggage full of insecurities and trust issues. She never had an official boyfriend and being 24 that's socially unacceptable. The danger those grey eyes emit should scare her away. He was trouble and she knew that but she couldn't help it. The attraction she feels towards him is scaring her. Is it worth taking the risk? ........ "Can you cook?" "I can" "Good, what about laundry and cleaning?" I nodded. "Fuck Angel, you're like the perfect woman and you still want me to be your friend" He joked and found myself laughing. "Because I am the perfect housewife?" I asked arching an eyebrow. "No, because you are the perfect combination of smart, beautiful, and skillful." I blushed at that and I wanted to look away but one of his hands stopped me and turned my face towards him. "Get used to hearing compliments because you're going to hear them often in the future. Now, about my offer..." He gave me an expectant look. I thought for a while. I still wasn't sure it was a good idea but I liked working at the shop and still wanted to work there for a little while. "Alright, let's do it," I said. "Now? Here? Damn Angel, first the fiancé thing, and now this. For someone inexperienced, you sure move fast" He joked and I laughed. *Warning ⚠️* Strong language, triggering topics such as body shaming, depression...Complete
The Power Within: A Rose Full Of Emotions (Editing)
When 3 girls and 4 brothers supposedly meet for the first time, it turns out they aren't so different from everyone else. They all have tragic backgrounds. Along with secrets and trauma that haunt their past, but they aren't like the other people in town though, they have special abilities and have a lot of unnecessary mental illnesses (sorry if they aren't accurate by the way, I just wanted to put some awareness on these kinds of illnesses) So come along for the ride and fall in love with the villain's and hate that one character that should die but never does like Matt Donovan🤢 There's always a Matt Donovan🙄✋ ❗WARNING: sexual assault, alcohol abuse, child abuse, domestic abuse, depression, suicide, PTSD, and many other mental disorders or disabilities. Reader discretion is advised. If you are triggered or have a hard time reading about these topics, then please don't read this book!❗ 🖤🖤🖤Enjoy the show folks. It's gonna be a long one. I'm making more books with all the character's different POVs or im gonna try. See you on the other side😉✌Complete
"When I tell you that he hates me, you'll probably assume it's because he's a jerk...but you'd be wrong. He's not a jerk. I am." --- Several years ago tragedy struck Emma's home, leaving her broken... like a cup with cracks spiraling and slithering around the edges. Slowly, bitterness crept in like tar, hardening between each fracture to resemble a deceitful wholeness. She became a monster, and targeted her venom on the sweetest person she could find: Trinity Nixon. Too bad the boy Emma longed for was Trinity's brother. Now, as Emma fights to win the heart of the boy who despises her, she's forced to hide her demons. She paints her fragile cup in pinks, yellows, and oranges - all the colors of the sun. She paints on a smile, and an unusual sense of humor, so that the world will view her as bright and cheerful, when in reality she's breaking. But she's completely unprepared for the acidic truth that melts away the tar, demolishing her shell, and awakening the Emma White buried deep inside. --- Book 1 in The Dismantled Pride series *Story was previously titled "Faking It"
More detailsContent Guidelines