A closeted young man from a Caribbean country moves to America and ends up in the same college as his online crush yet unable to come to terms with how he feels for this person, actually meeting this person and the mental scars he has from being gay in the homophobic culture he was raised in. Can he overcome and accept himself for who he is and even if he does...will he find happiness falling for a stranger? (Chapters are updated periodically to fix grammar and punctuation errors as well to add to or take away from the storyline so that the story flows better. So be sure to check back previous chapters and if you see an error that I haven't, please let me know in a comment. Constructive critiques are always welcome. Thank you for reading!)

2023 WATTY'S SHORTLIST When Finley Bowers decided to study abroad in England, he wasn't expecting to fall in love. But when Harlyn Evans shows up in his life, he brings a whole lot of goodness - and chaos - with him. *** Finley Bowers has always done what everyone expects of him. But the last few years have been rough, and he's decided to make his own decisions instead of what everyone else wants him to do. The first step is to get out of his tiny town and study in England for the semester with his best friend, Max. Little did he know three short months would change his whole life. Harlyn Evans is really good at taking care of everyone else. He's not as good at taking care of himself. And after a long semester of too many work hours, piles of schoolwork, and his family's host student freezing him out, he's wary when the new host student, Max, moves in for the term. But Max and his best friend draw him in in ways he never expected. As Finley and Harlyn get closer and try to figure out their feelings for each other, the end of the semester and Finley's return to the states looms in the distance. What will their future hold? COMPLETED: June 14, 2023 SMALL EDITS MADE: July 6, 2023

"I walked over to where Aaron was sitting on the ground, kneeling so that I was face-to-face with him. He was wearing a blank expression on his face so I guess he didn't really care if I kissed him or not. I took in a deep breath before taking his face in both of my hands and swooping down to kiss him. At first, I was so nervous I didn't realize that we were already kissing but after a few moments, I realized how soft his lips felt on my own. Before I can register it I felt him moving against me. I would have gotten off of him but I realize that he wasn't moving to get away from me. No, He was moving his lips against mine." °°°°° Aiden Moore isn't extraordinary. He has average looks, he is OK with sports, and his only strong point is that he is smart (although that doesn't mean much to his fellow classmates). And, of course, his virgin ass has never had a girlfriend, let alone a crush. It seemed as if he would never find someone. That was until he met her, Scarlett Hale. She was the most beautiful girl you will ever meet. Kind, sweet, and one of the few people with a higher GPA then him, she was amazing and Aiden imagined that she would be all his. Once Aiden gets rid of her boyfriend, Aaron Tyler. The most annoying guy you will ever meet, Aiden gags just thinking about him. The man is smoking hot and makes Aiden's dreams of getting the girl to seem very impossible. So what would happen if Aiden gets involved with the wrong person? Will Aiden get the girl? Will he fall short? Or will he fall into the arms of a guy who is in love with the girl he loves? _______________________________________ WARNING: First book EVER! The best part about this book is that it has some funny bits and introduces you to characters I use for a while. But, if you don't like the writing, please consider one of my newer works 😊 Started: May 10, 2016 Completed: September 2016

BxB •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Austin Carmichael, a curious teenage boy and the son of two famous and filthy rich public figures, has everything and yet nothing. He was his mother's third child trying his best to keep his life private as he resided far away from his family. Having nothing to do, he occupied himself by staring down at the view from his balcony. It was nothing too fancy, but to him the long road and the basketball court right across from his home was fascinating, especially on Saturdays. On Saturdays, the court boomed with people and if Austin payed close attention, he could hear the sound of the basketball dribbling. He fancied the people and what they do, but he also fancied a certain boy who always looked so concentrated and determined to end with the win. The boy was tall and handsome, everything that fed to Austin's desires and before he knew it, he was crushing hard. Saturday after Saturday, he stood on his balcony and watched attentively until one day the unexpected happens. The court boy waves Austin over and not only could Austin not stop himself from rushing down into the court, he also couldn't stop the drama that would unfold.

Highest Rankings: #1 Interracial #2 LGBT/LGBTQ, Gay, and highschool #3 Wattpride #5 Boyxboy #12 Gayness #17 ManxMan Mason Moore and Mark Tyler have been friends since the fifth grade. And Mason has liked him for just as long. But even as a tiny preteen, Mason knew that his feelings had no place in Mark's world. No, the ever popular heartthrob had a clear type: beautiful women. Not skinny brown boys with big noses and curly hair. It didn't make sense. So Mason kept his feelings hidden to save his heart from the inevitable heartbreak. But his plans get completely derailed when he and Mark kiss. It comes out of nowhere and Mason has no plan of action. Mark, however, has the perfect idea. Friends-with-benefits. Sleep together to release the tension until they find other people. Only Mark has no idea the only thing Mason wants is commitment. Can Mason keep up his casual facade or will his true feelings ruin everything? _________________________________________ (The Other Guy Spin-Off. Stand Alone Book) Date Started: April 8, 2019 Date Finished: September 3, 2021

"Found you" he spoke, his voice low as his piercing eyes darkened. Alec has been angry ever since the death of his father. After years, Alec only struggles more than ever with his connection to his pack, and with being unable to find his mate - it only worsens. He's become tense, defensive and stubborn - and with his back against the wall, Alec is lost - until one day his mate finds him. But it couldn't have possibly come at a worse time. Alpha Damian is handsome, powerful, daunting and possessive. But to Alec, he's just another cruel reminder of the death of his father. But after four years of searching, Damian doesn't plan on giving up the mate that fate has promised him. But Alpha Taurus is strong, charming and impossibly enticing. He doesn't believe in fate - he believes in fighting for what you want, even when it belongs to someone else. Even when they're already someone else's mate. And as the creatures that killed Alec's father haunt the borders, Alec is faced with a long over due choice - fix his bond with his pack or leave for a fresh start. And now Alec has the chance to make that decision. He just needs to choose his mate first. /Werewolf/Romance/Love Triangle/Gay/ - - Mature Read - - - - Explicit - - - - May Contain Triggers - - - - Complete - - [bxb] Previously known as "Alpha Damian (boyxboy)" #1 in #gaylovetriangle 27/Apr/2024 #8 in #triangle 05/Dec/2024 #1 in #explicit 14/Dec/2024

Emmet and Clay did not meet on the best of terms, but that doesn't stop them from becoming fast friends. As their bond grows stronger, they will do whatever it takes to maintain this new friendship. Even though that may not be all that either of them wants. After years of living in a conservative southern town, Emmett has developed a hard shell that is not easily pierced. It's gotten even more difficult since breaking up with his first serious boyfriend left him feeling devastated and betrayed. Then a new friend comes along to peel back all the layers of protection, making Emmett feel happy again, and perhaps making him feel something more. The loss of his father at a young age left Clay with severe anxiety. His girlfriend says he's emotionally distant - because he is. Clay never gave much thought to his sexuality. He started dating because all his friends were, and although his relationships never seem to work out, he continues to try, because that's what's expected. The steady track he's been traveling is suddenly upended when he becomes enamored with a boy he just met. Now Clay has to figure out what he wants and how far he's willing to go to get it.

In the middle of Des Plaines Illinois three boys find themselves in a tangled knot of angsty lust and amateur love. Evan Webster has an average American life. When he isn't at swim practice or the movie theater, he's trying to make time to study biology. He likes Spiderman comics, chocolate chip cookies, and kissing Danny Herrera. Danny Herrera rarely smiles in public. His parents rely on him to help run the family business and take care of his many siblings so his life mainly consists of fixing cars and keeping his head down. His talents include: picking locks, punching people, and cursing in front of elders. In private he lets Evan soften his hard exterior with faint kisses and wandering hands. Jackson Dougherty is Evan Webster's rival. Every year the two boys compete to earn a place in the Swimming State Championships. Evan is always prepared to compete against Jackson in the pool, but he never expected to compete with Jackson for Danny's heart. Unfolding in the early 1980s, the story of these three boys is turbulent complex and unpredictable until the very end. [word count: 80,000-90,000 words] WATTY WINNER 2021 Content Warnings: This book contains mentions of drug use and substance dependency

Time stretches out, the beat of my heart like a ticking clock. Spit it out. I slowly look down at his lips, making it as clear as possible. Rhys's breath hitches in his throat, and my heart soars. "He's my best friend," I whisper. *** Maverick and Rhys have been best friends for as long as they can remember. But when a photo of Maverick kissing a boy goes viral, they find themselves growing apart. Between a clingy girlfriend, constant social pressures, and hectic lacrosse games, Maverick and Rhys find it increasingly more difficult to ignore the inevitable changes to what they've always known. *** Notable Rankings! #48 on boyxboy list 🏳️‍🌈 #93 on lgbt list #15 on bisexual list #7 on gayaf list *** Warnings and Disclaimers inside--please read them!

BOYS' LOVE Tucker Hill is simultaneously caught in the middle of two very complex relationships- one with his new step-brother, and one with his childhood friend. But after three years of lost communication with his childhood friend, will Tucker be able to rekindle the bond they once had? Or will the boy be too insufferable and lose hope of ever returning back to the way things used to be? Another problem arises when his step-brother moves in and creates even more drama. The boys' lives will intertwine in many ways and Tucker will be at the center of it all. A fated kiss. Many arguments. And a whole lot of drama. What else is new in the world of high school boys?