How To Stay Afloat (BxB)
OsoraZ
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  • Reads 184,453
  • Votes 7,770
  • Parts 181
  • Time 95h 12m
OsoraZ
Complete, First published Nov 16, 2021
Mature
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Samuel always has been fortunate enough to enjoy a seamless and comfortable life. He had it all. Good grades, aspirations to become a doctor like his dad and the company of the coolest stoner friend group.

However, his good fortune came to an abrupt halt when his family moved to a new town where he has to finish his last year at a new school.

In addition to his challenges of finding new friends as an introvert, befriending the wrong kinds of people, living up to his parents' expectations, staying away from drugs and fighting anxiety and guilt, Samuel finds himself questioning his sexuality upon meeting Austin, the infamous loner from his class.

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Please be aware that this story contains a lot of heavy topics that might be triggering.
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The Simplicity in a Need

58 parts Complete Mature

(Book 1 in the 'Need Series') Aron's past ruined him. Turned his anxiety into his worst night mare and kept his fear alive every day. People call him a sex addict. Others say he's obsessed. No one knows that's it's a physical need. If he doesn't give someone a blow job at least once a day he could die from fear. That need has labeled him a whore. He doesn't consider himself a good guy, so even he surprises himself when he saves the small 15 year old girl from being raped. He is even more surprised by the events that take place that same night when he decides to walk her home. He never expected to meet the three handsome lovers, and a part of him knew that the meeting would change his life. He just didn't know how much.

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