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

Evan shook his head to banish his melancholy thoughts. “Don’t stress yourself out this early in the semester. I can tutor you if you need the extra help. I took his class when I was a freshman, but I can’t imagine the curriculum has changed much.”


Lucas hunched over and rested his forearms on his thighs, staring at the ground. “Sorry. I left one stressful situation to find myself in another. All I need to do is readjust my expectations, and I’ll be fine.” His weak smile left no doubt in Evan’s mind that Lucas didn’t believe his statement any more than Evan did.


Rubbing Lucas’s back soothingly, Evan suggested, “Why don’t we focus on your other classes for today, and we can revisit The Class That Shall Not Be Namedanother time. We couldn’t have picked better weather for a stroll around campus.”


Lucas lifted his head and gave Evan a grateful smile. “Yeah, you’re right. Let’s move on.”


Following Lucas’s lead, Evan gathered his belongings and commenced his tour.


Chapter 4