#Wattys2024
Two love stories, one friend group. A new school year has started and changes are well on their way.
Avery has been in the public eye for as long as she can remember. Being popular in school due to her stunning looks, and being the daughter of some high up people, she was always being watched. She has the picture perfect boyfriend, friend group, and house. All she could ever ask for right? But all she really wanted was for someone to really and truly see her. Not look at her, but see her for who she is inside and out. And it seemed like the only person who could do that, was her best friend, Theo.
Theo has been by Avery's side since the day he met her in freshman year. He was the new kid that no one knew. But Avery, with her bright smile and deep brown eyes, made him feel like he was home. He never oversteps, and respects all of her boundaries, but when she's in trouble, or someone's hurt her? He'll call in Jackie to sit by her side, while he fixes every issue that's been causing her stress or pain.
Jackie, Avery's childhood friend. They've known each other since they were 5 years old and she has grown up with Avery and her brother Dylan. Avery is like family to her, the sister she never had and she will always be a call away. Jackie is usually roped into the party scene by Avery by force, and never by choice. She usually makes it her job to keep an eye on everyone.
Dylan, Avery's brother, is in her friend group by association, and friends with Jackie though neither will admit it. Jackie is like a sister to him, he grew up with her. Plus he has a girlfriend with problems that will keep him more than distracted for a while. He's too sweet for his own good, and he gets pushed around because of it.
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⭐2024 Wattys Award Nominee
Josh and Katie have been best friends since he first moved nextdoor midway through freshman year. They were attached to the hip and acted like they've known each other for years.
Josh Parker was the all American boy who all the girls wanted, including Katie. As Katie and Josh's friendship blossomed she quickly formed a crush on Josh, but as the years progressed, her crush turned into love.
Five years after leaving Miami brokenhearted after finding out about Josh's engagement to his childhood sweetheart. Katie unexpectedly reunites with her former best friend, and Josh quickly realizes that his feelings for her are not just platonic anymore.
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As I'm walking out of work I get a call from my brother to pick my niece up from school.
For the past 4 years that little girl has had me wrapped around her finger and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Unfortunately I got stuck in traffic on the way over so I'm late for pick up. Once I get to Melanie's classroom I fill out the sign out sheet that's on the wall and make my way into the classroom.
I faintly hear Melanie laughing so I know she's not upset from me being late.
"Hey I'm so sorry. I got stuck in traff..." I said stopping mid sentence, stunned at the woman in front of me.
Standing in front of me is someone I considered one of the most important people to me back in highschool. As soon as I looked into those Caribbean blue that I used to know so well, I knew it was her.
It takes her a few seconds to realize who I am. She stands there stunned. We continue to stare at each other until she breaks the silence.
"Josh?" She asks not believing it's actually me.
"Hey Katie girl."
Mature content
Sexual scenes
Inappropriate language
(Book #1 of the Dreams series)