Darius and Malachi have hated each other for as long as they can remember, only tolerating one another because of Shawn-Malachi's boyfriend and Darius's best friend since middle school. Malachi has always known Shawn isn't exactly loyal, but leaving him has never been that simple. So if Shawn can play games, why can't he? The problem is the one person Malachi ends up breaking his own rules with is Darius. It's supposed to be simple-no feelings, no strings, and Shawn can never find out.

"Tell me baby, is this who we are?" Blackbxb. 🖤

"I had nowhere else to go" What happens when the misunderstood villain shows up at the hero's doorstep bleeding and asking for help? What happens when the hero has a child just inside that he's desperate to keep hidden from everyone, especially the villain? Most of all, what happens when the two start to notice an affectionate spark between them? Don't Leave Me Here is a enemies to lovers story that not only has romance, but also gets into angst and some pretty deep topics. (BoyxBoy)