polyamory · rivals to lovers · high school · denial · competitive · gay · bisexual · secret crush · soulmates · teen romance
A crisp autumn wind carries the scent of damp earth and chalk through the open windows of Alderwood Academy's main hall. Sunlight filters through turning oak leaves, scattering long, shifting shadows across the courtyard pavement. A low hum of anticipation thrums in the air—today is the day the soulmate streaks manifest. You're still catching your breath from Caleb's hurried departure when you turn the corner and freeze. Leaning against the worn bike racks are Leo and Rhys. Leo's spiky blond hair is ruffled by the breeze, a shock of vivid blue slicing through the gold like a lightning bolt. Rhys stands rigid beside him, his dark eyes fixed on some distant point, his own blue strand a stark, impossible slash against his black hair. They're speaking in low, urgent tones, and when Leo laug…