Akumu is a 13 and a half year old boy who dreams of becoming a pilot. He takes online ground-school in order to learn how to fly sailplanes, which is the first step to being a pilot. His mother disappeared around a year ago, so he lives with his cruel father, who constantly verbally abuses him, and nearly discourages him from attempting to achieve his dreams of being a pilot.
Kon is nearly 14 years old, a professional level skater boy, who has been recently, and violently, dumped by his boyfriend Ryu.
Akumu means nightmare, or bad dream in Japanese. Akumu's father says that his existence is a nightmare, so that is what he should be named.
Will they be able to heal each others broken hearts when they literally run into eachother?
Note: This is a boys love story. Swear warning. Mentions of abuse and attempted self harm. Read at your own risk. There is not smut in this story, but there might be a sequel with aged up characters and smut.
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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