Fifteen years after the end of their iconic shows, three former Cartoon Network stars are navigating adulthood in ways they never expected. John Baker, once known as the larger-than-life Johnny Bravo, now runs a trendy bar called "Stay Gold" and struggles with the fear that his best days are behind him. His business partner, Zeke DuPlessis, who played the boy-genius Dexter in *Dexter's Laboratory*, has become a successful inventor, but the pressure of living up to his childhood fame weighs heavily on him. Meanwhile, their best friend Luke Po, the man behind *Samurai Jack*, works as a respected stunt director, but the physical demands of his job are catching up with him.
In this slice-of-life fan fiction, follow the lives of these former stars as they lean on each other through the highs and lows of adult life. When John becomes infatuated with a mysterious woman who frequents his bar, the trio's friendship is tested, leading to unexpected challenges, personal growth, and a journey to rediscover their true selves.
With special appearances from other familiar Cartoon Network characters, now all grown up and finding their own way, Drink with Me blends nostalgia, humor, and heart in a story about friendship, love, and the struggles of life after fame.
What happens when the cameras stop rolling?
Grab a drink and find out!
Sierra Lancaster has had an agonizingly mediocre life. She grew up in a happy home, made loyal friends, graduated college, and is now pursuing her dream of running her own bakery. Boring, right? A story like this wouldn't be one for the books. At least not until you bring a hot neighbour into the mix. A tall, brooding, shredded (like, wash your clothes on those abs shredded), and wildly successful sports agent. Interested yet? It gets better. Said neighbour isn't just a rando, but Sierra's childhood nemesis that made her formerly chubby days a living hell. Now we're talking, aren't we?
Holden Rey has always been the golden boy. Holden...golden...you following? You'd think the bitchy universe would do its job and throw some karma his way but to no avail. Not only has he got it all, but he knows it too. He also still has it out for Sierra and resumes being a jack-ass of epic proportions (and his ass ain't his only epic proportion) as soon as he realizes who the new girl next door is. It's the same old story with these two except this time, there's unwilling attraction and sexual tension underneath all the hate. Is it just lust or does the bitchy universe actually have a plan?
So maybe this story is one for the books after all.
*A hilarious, enemies-to-lovers, romantic standalone. Rated 18+ due to mature content. All rights reserved to TheFeveredBookaholic.*