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Before Us
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AloneWeMayBeLost
Ongoing, First published Nov 12, 2024
Mature
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It's funny, the small things that come back to you.

Like the way he was always waiting by my locker after third period, leaning against the wall with that crooked smile, acting like he'd just happened to be there at the exact moment I was. Or how he'd trace circles on the back of my hand, quietly, like it was some big secret only we knew. We were seventeen then, a mix of nerves and bravado, dreaming of everything our lives could be, together or apart. Neither of us thought we'd end up here, ten years later, still feeling every one of those small moments like they were yesterday.

Now, as I look across the room at him-still leaning against a wall, still with that same easy smile-it hits me. Every choice, every missed chance, every whispered promise... it all led us here. And the hardest part? I'm not sure if that's something to smile about or something to mourn.

In Before Us, follow their journey through love, heartbreak, and the unbreakable bond that kept them coming back to each other, year after year. With a story told across a decade, this is a friends-to-lovers romance that asks the question: Can love stand the test of time, or do some people walk away for a reason?
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Back To You

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Madison thought she had closed the door on Tayler forever. Two years ago, she walked away, leaving behind the only boy who ever truly knew her-the one who made her feel safe, seen... and ultimately, shattered. She swore she'd never look back. But now, fate has other plans. Thrown back into each other's lives, Madison tells herself she's over him. That what they had is nothing more than a distant memory. But Tayler? He makes forgetting impossible. He's still the same cocky, flirtatious guy who knows exactly how to push her buttons-and pull her back in. Every lingering glance, every teasing remark feels like a dangerous game, and she's not sure she knows the rules anymore. But between them stands more than just unfinished business. New love, tangled emotions, and the unshakable weight of what once was. Madison knows she should keep her distance, but when it comes to Tayler, that's always been easier said than done. "You still look at me the same way," she muttered, hating the way her voice wavered. Tayler smirked, stepping closer, his voice low and daring. "And you still get flustered when I do." She should leave. She should mean it this time. But what if their story was never meant to end-just to begin again?

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