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What We Hide

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Reads 58
Votes 4
Parts 6
Time 37m

Mature

angst characterdriven college enemiestolovers healing hurtcomfort lacrosse mentalhealth protectivelove rivalstolovers selfharmtw sexualassaulttw slowburn sportsromance trauma

⚠️ TW: sexual assault, self-harm, trauma, mental health struggles.

Almost a year ago, something happened to Lily at this same school, something she's kept buried just to make it through each day. Coming back for sophomore year was supposed to feel like a reset.

Then there's Caleb Sawyer.
Northwestern's star lacrosse captain. Arrogant. Smug. Always calling her sunshine just to get under her skin. She can't stand him... and he's made it very clear the feeling is mutual.

But staying out of each other's way is impossible when their teams share the field, their friends overlap, and their tempers spark every time they're in the same place. Lily's trying to keep her past pushed down and her life together; Caleb just makes everything harder.

Their story isn't neat. It's rivalry, tension, healing, and two people who were never supposed to get close... but somehow do anyway.

First chapter publish date: December 10, 2025All Rights Reserved

angst characterdriven college enemiestolovers healing hurtcomfort lacrosse mentalhealth protectivelove rivalstolovers selfharmtw sexualassaulttw slowburn sportsromance trauma

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