Lucas Miller is having a quarter-life crisis. After a bad breakup, he moves to another town to start college and fulfill his lifelong dream of owning a restaurant. New life is challenging, and Lucas feels out of place wherever he goes. Meeting Evan might be a good thing. Having someone to help him settle if just what he needs.<br><br>Evan Henderson has his life planned out. Living on his own has taught him to know what he wants and how to get it. But being on his own means he’s lonely sometimes. Lucas might be the friend he needs.<br><br>As time goes by and Lucas and Evan grow closer, the attraction is harder to fight. Can they heal from their past wounds and forge a life together?

Fresh Brew

The guys unloaded their bags into the backseat and buckled up, preparing for the short journey to campus. Evan turned the key into the ignition, and they were greeted by Our Lady Peace blasting from the speakers. Evan swiftly turned the volume down, apologizing to Lucas for the assault on his eardrums.


“Sorry. I like my music loud, if you couldn’t tell.”


“Good music should be played at a high volume.” Lucas reached over and turned the music up to normal listening volume and nodded his head to the beat.


Evan was pleased at this revelation. Tapping his fingers on the steering wheel to the rhythm of the song, he pulled out onto the street and headed toward campus. Along the way, he pointed out notable landmarks to Lucas and answered the few questions Lucas asked.


Chapter 3