Lily's Dream — Kiel Nichols

As far back as she can remember, Lily Richards has always had a close relationship with her brother's friends Derek and Jake. She kept Derek's secret about his sexual orientation, making them the closest of friends, while secretly she dreamed about having Jake as her own. Returning home after ten years, Lily is thrilled when she finally gets Jake Mason's attention. Not wanting his friends to interfere, Jake asks Lily to keep their relationship a secret. Added to the pressure of sneaking around, Lily discovers a kink that just might push Jake away. With everyone keeping secrets, it's no wonder that relationships strain under the pressure. Secrets start to unravel. Truths are revealed, jeopardizing lifelong friendships. One major misunderstanding risks not only Jake and Lily's budding relationship, but the friendship they have all shared since childhood. Can their friendship withstand the truth, or will Jake and Lily's relationship become nothing more than a broken dream?