"Sooner or later, you'll fall for me, too."
Theodore bursts into laughter. "I don't know where your confidence is coming from."
Jacob chuckles and says, "I just know."
And then it catches Theodore off guard when Jacob adds, "We should be making out right now."
Theodore swallows and looks him in the eye. "We should."
"And I should be undressing you at this very moment," he continues, "We could stay up all night with our hands on each other and just... forget everything."
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Meet Jacob and Theodore, the polar opposites within a tight-knit circle of the most esteemed members of society. Jacob, reserved and hard to read, isn't exactly Theodore's biggest fan-unlike everyone else, who's head over heels for the golden boy.
However, as they navigate their way through law school, they trip over a connection that sparks a lowkey romance, catching both of them by surprise.
Content warning: Physical assault, homophobia, mental health, strong language, sexual content
Started: September 21, 2023
Ended: January 9, 2024
Revised: June 1, 2025 - June 28, 2025
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.