When Terry and Kel Coleman run from their abusive father, they end up in Denver. The day they arrive, they meet three street kids named Rudy, Snap, and Josie. The brothers move into the trio's squat where Rudy and the others teach Terry and Kel the ins-and-outs of survival on the streets. While that happens, Terry and Rudy are drawn to each other and begin a tentative relationship.<br><br>Then Kel is almost kidnapped by a man sent by his father to bring him home. Forced to leave their squat to keep Kel safe, they turn to a local pastor for help. Thanks to the pastor, the five young people may find hope for their future -- if they can survive the present. In the process, can the budding relationship between Terry and Rudy survive, or will it be torn apart by the life they're forced to live?

Surviving

She looked up at him and smiled. “Like, care about, probably love. Yeah.”


“That I can deal with.” Snap gave her a quick kiss before turning his attention to Rudy again. “So answer her question.”


“I’m attracted to him, but it could just be the circumstances. Nothing more. He’s gay, so am I. We’ve been spending a lot of time together. It’s natural we might be interested in each other. Right?”


“Yeah, Rudy, right.” Snap laughed. “Man, how can someone who’s lived the life you have in the past four years be so na?ve about some things? He turns you on, you turn him on. Do something about it.”


Josie grinned. “He was turned on this morning. I checked.”


A screech of air brakes as the bus pulled up to the stop, plus Terry and Kel dashing up to join them, effectively ended their conversation.


Chapter 15