Almost, Always

Introduction

"The hardest battle isn't against the world; it's against the doubts and fears within ourselves."

Maxton and Winnie have been bound together since childhood, their personalities almost complete opposites. But in friendship, that difference never mattered. They were two halves of a whole, each offering something the other lacked. But what happens when that friendship begins to shift into something more - into love?

For them, friendship has always been the greater bond. But in love, things aren't so simple. Reality doesn't follow fairytales, and sometimes, the greatest challenge isn't fighting the world for what you want, but fighting yourself for what you truly need.

Maxton and Winnie's story isn't just about being together, it's about facing the truth of who they are, what they need, and whether their love is strong enough to survive the distance between them, both physical and emotional. Will they fight for each other, or will they fight against themselves, questioning everything they thought they knew?

Like us, they'll face hard truths, struggle with who they're becoming, and learn that sometimes, what's meant to be doesn't come easily. But in the end, will their bond survive, or will life pull them apart for good?

Main Characters

💙 Maxton Carter (Max)
➤ Personality: Extroverted, rebellious, popular, deeply loyal, protective.

💜 Winnie Thomas
➤ Personality: Introverted, emotionally reserved, overthinking bookworm who never learned how to ask for what she wanted.

Supporting Characters

👩‍🎓 Emily (Winnie's Best Friend)

👨‍🎓 Leo (Maxton's Best Friend)

👨‍👩‍👦 Jenna & Grayson Carter (Maxton's Parents)
➤ Jenna - Cool mom, treats Winnie like her own daughter.
➤ Grayson - Strict but loves Max deeply, just wants him to be responsible.

👨‍👩‍👧 Sophia & Andrew Thomas (Winnie's Parents)
➤ Busy and emotionally distant but not bad parents.
➤ Love Winnie but don't really 'know' her since she never speaks up.

Author's Note:

Hey everyone! This is my first story, and I'm beyond excited (and nervous) to share it with you. Writing this has been such a journey, and I hope you connect with Maxton and Winnie as much as I did. Their story is full of love, friendship, growth, and the kind of real-life challenges that make us question what we truly need. I'm so grateful you're here to experience their world with me.

Feel free to leave comments, thoughts, or feedback! It means the world to me. 💕