After Him, There Was You ★

⚠️ Content Warning - Mature Themes (18+)

This story contains themes that may be triggering or emotionally difficult for some readers.
It includes scenes of emotional abuse, sexual coercion, toxic relationships, and mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

Reader discretion is advised - this story is intended for mature audiences (18+).

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Tabea "Bea" Wilson looks like she has it all under control - good grades, a steady boyfriend, lifelong best friends. But beneath the surface, she's overwhelmed, unsure, and stuck in a relationship that no longer feels safe.

When her boyfriend Jake stops respecting her boundaries, Bea begins to lose pieces of herself. What starts as emotional manipulation slowly turns into something darker - and when she finally opens up to her best friend Nick, things begin to unravel.

In the middle of all the chaos is Matt Sturniolo - quiet, loyal, and the boy who's loved her silently for years. As Bea's world starts to fall apart, Matt becomes the one person who sees her clearly. But old feelings, heartbreak, and timing threaten to keep them apart.

This is a story about learning the difference between love and control. About friendship, first times, and second chances. About finding your way back to someone - and to yourself.

Because sometimes, the one who saves you... has been waiting all along.

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