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πππππππ πππππ was just my best friend-emphasis on just. We survived awkward puberty phases, group projects, and mutual cringe at high school dances side by side. So when he kissed me out of nowhere to dodge some girl's crush, I figured it was a one-time, panic-driven brain blip. But now? We're fake dating. Because apparently pretending to be in love is less complicated than saying "not interested." Spoiler: it's absolutely not. Especially when Cassian starts looking at me like I'm not just a way out-but the person he wants to stay with.
ππππππ ππππ has never been more than my bestfriend but I didn't mean to kiss her. Okay, I did, but not for the reason she thinks. It was supposed to be damage control-save me from clingy confessions and move on. But the second my lips touched hers, everything tilted. Now I'm pretending to be her boyfriend and losing my mind because fake dating her feels way too real. And the worst part? I think I've been in love with her since before the kiss. The question is... what happens when pretending isn't enough for me anymore?
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It Started in Spanish
Anthony stops at my bare shoulder and leans down to press a hot kiss onto the skin. "You can't say things like that.." He delivers another, this one to my collarbone and making my words grow weak, unconvincing ... even as they come from my own mouth. "We're supposed to be ... friends." Anthony is quiet at first, the only response I get being his free hand drifting over to cage my body into the small space between us. "I know .." He trails off. It goes dead silent for a second. "But I ... don't think that's enough for me, B." There's a sharp breath from me at the words and a flush of heat to my cheeks when Anthony pushes my hair over my shoulder. His actions expose me to him, showing off my bare shoulders in a way that's downright indecent as the straps pulled down now hang loosely off my arms. "I don't want .. to be just a friend to you." And then, there's another kiss to pair. Although it isn't a simple peck this time. It's an actual kiss now, slow and softly pressed onto my neck. Beatrix thought she'd never trust another guy again. After being burned, both physically and emotionally by her ex-boyfriend Rudy in her senior year of high school, Beatrix's trust in people is low. That is, until she transfers to the esteemed, private Highland University. It's a fresh start to give the girl what she wants most: A shot at normalcy. The plan is simple .. just keep her head down, study her ass off, try to become a functional person once again and hopefully make one friend or two. Everything was supposed to start over that year. She'd had high hopes of starting anew and faithfully prepared to blend in to the background. And the day goes well. Until she sits down in Spanish, where she meets Anthony Gamaro. After a slight misunderstanding, Beatrix finds herself in an odd friendship with the 20 year old football player. One that slowly helps her regain the confidence she'd long lost before.
Fall For You (Stitched Hearts #1)
I trembled when I felt his mouth near my ear. He was closer than I thought he was. "Do you feel that, Beatrix?" His voice was low, rough, and if I didn't know any better, I would think he was mad. I stayed very still, not trusting myself to keep from doing something stupid. Turning around and letting him see how badly I wanted him to kiss me would be very, very stupid. His lips grazed my ear, and then I felt his fingers slowly encircle my wrist. "That's me restraining myself." There was a bite in his voice now. "So don't tempt me, princess. You may not like the outcome." Then, just like that. He was gone. ~~~~~~~ When Beatrix meets Ezra for the first time, she doesn't exactly make the best first impression by accusing him. So when she is dared to kiss him, and she stupidly accepts, it sparks a flame for her that she cannot seem to control. ~~~~~~~ Ezra doesn't know what to make of the girl who first thinks he's the bad guy and then kisses him on a dare. Her beautiful sea-green eyes haunt him more than his nightmares, and letting her get away is not an option. Especially after he knows exactly what she tastes like, and when his heart decides it wants her. But when family truths and hidden insecurities surface, it's up to them to wade through it. They've both had their hearts broken before. Will they be able to give each other a chance?
All I ever wanted
"I know we broke up, but.., " he whispers in my ear, trailing his finger lightly along my arm. He places a soft kiss on my collarbone, making a shiver course through me. He tilts his head so he's staring straight into my eyes. His pupils dilate as he gazes at my face, stroking my cheeks slightly with his thumb. "I just can't seem to give you up." And with that, he crashes his lips onto mine. ~~~ After her boyfriend cheats on her with her best friend and disappears from town without an explanation, Dove Kelch loses all hope in love and fairytales. Two years later, she plans to go through the senior year unscathed, but everything changes when her ex returns to town in the grandest way ever. Insert the arrival of a new exchange student who falls for Dove and threatens to break down her walls, being everything her ex wasn't. But as they say- your first love is always the hardest. Now Dove is stuck between her cold-hearted first love and the new guy who treats her like a queen. As feelings unravel and secrets unveil, Dove gets to learn that the devil you know might be better than the angel you don't know. And how quickly can love change to obsession? Throw in the funniest classmates, late-night drives, crazy parties, and get ready for this roller coaster of drama. Warning: contains mature scenes.Complete
CRUSH IMAGINES
"C/n stop, you're crushing me." I managed to get out a laugh despite me being out of breath. C/n's intense eyes were focused on mine. "I'm not crushing you. There's a word missing." My heart quickened and I stopped breathing. I got lost in his beautiful face. What the fuck. _________________ Just a bunch of fantasies. A kiss to any rival storm...with your crush. [Highest ranks #2 dreamy, #3 crushxreader, #12 imagines] (EDITING) Give it a try and enjoy it! WARNING: this may include harsh language and it was written by 12-13 year old me. I POST NEW CHAPTERS RANDOMLY. I may edit them too from time to time. β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘Complete
365 Days
COMPLETED *NOT THE 365 DNI FILM* ****************************************** 'On the field after Wills friends party. I remember, the story you told me. Who were you talking about?' 'I think you know who I was talking about Paige' he looks me in the eyes and I feel my whole world turn to mush. Oh My God. 'You said you were falling in love with me?' My lungs feel like they're about to burst. Why is it so fucking hard to breath right now. I scoot closer to him so that our knees were touching. He looks deep into my eyes. 'I did, I still am' he almost whispers. I suck in a breath and feel a new wave of confidence come over me, I slowly lean in until we are barely apart. ****************************************** By the time you turn 18 you've most likely already experienced your first 'love', first heartbreak and first case of drama that comes with all those things. This was not the case for Paige, an 18 year old who was relatively quiet but loved nothing more than the idea of being of significance to someone. Believing that when you find the person you're destined to be with, nothing will stand in the way of that. So When she finally lands with Paul, her crush for as long as she can remember, she gets a shock when an unexpected source causes her to question everything she ever believed in.Complete
This isn't what friends do
Coming out must be hard but only doing so because you can no longer hide your feelings for your bestfriend is unimaginable. A story about falling in love after a long time coming... * "I'm jealous? I'm controlling? You couldn't even let a guy touch me in there without pushing them away. You're not so innocent yourself Brandon. Don't look at me like that." He caught my chin forcing my eyes up to his again. "Or what?" I asked my voice shaking. I don't know what he was trying to say but it was all true. My breath came out jittery, staggered and just like that he was pressing his lips into mine with such pressure. I didn't move for a second too scared what the hell this was. I couldn't even think, did I want to kiss him back? Did I like this? I was staring wide eyed in shock at him still his eyes open to as he stayed perfectly still neither one of us moving. Before I knew it he was pulling away wiping me from his mouth his eyes adverted embarrassed* #1 in complicatedrelationships #1 in jealous #8 in feelings #6 in romance! #1 in comingoutofthecloset #6 in wattpride Part two out now!! Through it all is set a few years in the future for this pair. Continue to read more about their crazy life with all its ups and downs. Check it out πComplete
Use me don't love me(gxgxg)
*Isabelle* Willow met my lips halfway, her lips were soft, exciting, and pillowy against my own. I could feel the soft tickle of her breath beneath my nose. I deepened the kiss as warmth blossomed in my chest. But the image of Freya crossed my mind and I pulled out breathing hard * I'm sorry, Freya....." " oh don't stop darling, I do love watching before I join the action " a voice interrupted behind me. I turned around to see Freya standing at the door. The dominance, the pet name ." Oh fuck me " *freya* I always knew that Willow and Isabelle didn't consider me " a friend " But I don't care, my mum says I'm a weird one cause most things people get emotionally upset about I just don't I honestly didn't even mind I ran errands for my so-called friends, I liked it that way, I didn't have to form a connection with them or explain myself to anyone. I was invisible to them I had wished that nothing would change but it did and now I don't know if is for good or bad Cause why the hell do they wanna get to know me now after claiming we were friends for 2 years
My crush on the Cheerleader (gxg)
Addison is gay and has a massive crush on a cheerleader at her school. A cheerleader who is supposed to be 'straight'. But as the school year progressives so does Addison's confusion about Blair. Maybe Blair isn't as straight as she seems... ---- "So a little birdy told me that you might have a crush on me, Is that true?" She questioned. My cheeks went crimson as I looked at her inquisitively, she was so close I could kiss her in less than a second. I kept my composure though and replied timidly "N-no. Who said that?" She looked me up and down and I'm sure...well 99% positive that she stared at my lips the longest. "Well your eyes are telling me different," She responded voice low like a whisper. "What do you mean?" I asked slightly biting my lip from nerves. "Your pupils are dilated which is a sign of attraction to a person," She said licking her lips. "Oh and by the way you look cute when you bite your lip." --- Info about me: Hi, my names Emily. This is the first full story I wrote so I hope my writing has improved since then π . Anyway I hope you enjoy π₯° ***This story should only be on Wattpad. Any copies of this story elsewhere are not with my consent*** ----- *Original story* #1 gxg 14/7/19, 27/7/19, 5/8/19, 7/8/19, 8/9/19 #1 Bisexual 17/7/19, 3/1/2020, 3/6/2020, 9/6/2020, 28/8/2020 #4 LGBT 21/7/19 #3 LGBT 15/9/19 #1 Gay 24/7/19, 21/7/19, 28/5/2020 #1 Lesbian 17/8/19, 14/8/19, 15/9/19, 23/9/19, 28/9/19, 7/11/19, 29/11/19, 2/2/2020 #1 LGBT 27/8/19 #1 YA 11/9/2020 #4 YA 27/9/19 #1 Highschool 15/10/19 #1 Teen 21/12/19 #1 Angst 5/1/2020 #1 Pansexual 11/1/2020 #1 lgbtlove 20/12/2020Complete
Let's be Together
A kiss can change everything. One kiss with your best friend, and it changes the whole dynamic. What will you do when you get to know that your best friend has been in love with you? What will you do when she doesn't want to be friends anymore and wants more instead? * "Everytime I see you with a guy, my skin fucking burns" Millie hisses, pinning me with an intense look that makes my belly flip. I am pinned to the wall with her caging me. "Do you know how hard it is to pretend that you are only my friend, and nothing more? That I love you but cannot have you?" Her words spin inside my head, and the thundering beating of my heart echoes in my ear. How do we come to this situation? I pant as she leans closer, her eyes averting to my parted lips. I am having thoughts of kissing her. Hell, I see her in my dreams so often now that I am not sure what she means to me now. Millie caresses my cheeks and a shiver runs down my spine. "I can't pretend anymore, Grace. It's getting really hard" she whispers in my ear and I squirm. When she meets my eyes, I say something that surprises her. "Then don't." I crash my lips on hers, crossing whatever lines we had.CompleteGuide to read this book (PLEASE READ)
Anthony stops at my bare shoulder and leans down to press a hot kiss onto the skin. "You can't say things like that.." He delivers another, this one to my collarbone and making my words grow weak, unconvincing ... even as they come from my own mouth. "We're supposed to be ... friends." Anthony is quiet at first, the only response I get being his free hand drifting over to cage my body into the small space between us. "I know .." He trails off. It goes dead silent for a second. "But I ... don't think that's enough for me, B." There's a sharp breath from me at the words and a flush of heat to my cheeks when Anthony pushes my hair over my shoulder. His actions expose me to him, showing off my bare shoulders in a way that's downright indecent as the straps pulled down now hang loosely off my arms. "I don't want .. to be just a friend to you." And then, there's another kiss to pair. Although it isn't a simple peck this time. It's an actual kiss now, slow and softly pressed onto my neck. Beatrix thought she'd never trust another guy again. After being burned, both physically and emotionally by her ex-boyfriend Rudy in her senior year of high school, Beatrix's trust in people is low. That is, until she transfers to the esteemed, private Highland University. It's a fresh start to give the girl what she wants most: A shot at normalcy. The plan is simple .. just keep her head down, study her ass off, try to become a functional person once again and hopefully make one friend or two. Everything was supposed to start over that year. She'd had high hopes of starting anew and faithfully prepared to blend in to the background. And the day goes well. Until she sits down in Spanish, where she meets Anthony Gamaro. After a slight misunderstanding, Beatrix finds herself in an odd friendship with the 20 year old football player. One that slowly helps her regain the confidence she'd long lost before.
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