Jesse Gray can’t get more unlucky. His roommate left him and he gets kicked out when he can’t afford the rent. Next, the owner of the fast food joint where he works part-time suddenly tells him he no longer works there. Jesse still has a job as a PA on a movie set but the pay will never be enough to afford even the cheapest room in Hollywood. There’s only one place left to stay the night -- in the park.<br><br>Trey Miller is the star on a TV series where Jesse works. They bump into each other one night while leaving the set, and Trey thinks Jesse is much too good-looking to only be a PA. When he learns of Jesse’s financial condition, he offers a place to stay at his house. Having no other options, Jesse reluctantly accepts the offer, but what’s the catch?

A Home for Jesse

Trey sighs. It’s not easy to talk to a person who has such low self-esteem, especially one on the brink of desperation.


“Go for the test, Jesse. Do your best. Don’t think about what others see or think. People do look for talents as well you know, not just a pretty face.”


“You think so?” Jesse looks uncertain though there’s also a flash of hope there, like a peek of sunlight filtering through a storm cloud.


“I know so,” Trey says, trying to put as much conviction in his voice as he possibly can.


He pulls Jesse up to sit beside him on the bed, very much aware of Jesse’s near nudity. Jesse doesn’t seem to realize the effect he has on Trey.


Brent? Now what has this got to do with Brent? Could it be—?


“Brent did this to you?” Trey hisses and digs his fingers into Jesse’s arms without realizing it. Jesse winces.


Chapter 20