Eighteen year-old Aaron Pickard is dealing with a lot: he’s falling for his straight best friend, his mother has ended up in the hospital after a violent assault by his father, and he’s trying to decide when to come out. Tack on the stress of an upcoming prom and graduation, a part-time job, and the possibility he could lose his best friend, and he’s an emotional wreck.<br><br>Aaron’s best friend Jeff Leaton provides a soft place for him to fall when his life is thrown into chaos, literally holding him each night as they fall asleep. As Jeff helps Aaron navigate through the mess that has become his new normal, Aaron’s feelings for Jeff intensify.<br><br>Aaron’s pretty sure it’s all going to end badly, but he’s holding on to hope.

Holding On

I remained still,fighting a losing battle with my body.His breathing had evened out so I knew he was asleep,but there was no way sleep was going to come easy to me then,even with the help of the Melatonin.Not after his actions had sent shivers down my spine.My body betrayed me and I became hard as a rock.


I groaned when his hand fell from my waist and brushed against my cock.Instinctively,I pushed forward,then pulled back as soon as I realized what I was doing.It wasn’t right.My body and mind were waging a war and I was pretty sure I knew what I needed to do.God,it was all so confusing.


In some ways,I felt ashamed.My mother was in the hospital and my sister was traumatized,but I could think only of how amazing it felt to be wrapped in Jeff’s arms.I needed to put some space between us.


Chapter 24