Without a supportive family when he was a teenager, Charlie's Tourette syndrome and anxiety had become too overwhelming and he ended up dropping out of school. He always promised himself he'd earn his GED before he turned thirty, and now he's running out of time.<br><br>With only four months to go, he gathers his courage and enrolls in a night class for adults. He knows it isn't going to be easy, but he certainly didn't expect to fall for his teacher.<br><br>Owen Talbot is everything Charlie's looking for, but he needs to focus on passing the test, not studying the teacher, no matter how much he wants the man. When Owen offers Charlie a personal tutoring session, he isn't sure it's a good idea but he takes the teacher up on the offer, anyway. Spending one-on-one time with his sexy teacher won't be a problem, right?

Studying the Teacher

He wore a smile upon waking the next morning, the memory of their encounter on his mind. And he was thrilled to see a text from Charlie, to which he responded.


Owen’s heart nearly burst. Knowing Charlie was feeling the same things meant so much to him.


Owen: I can’t stop thinking about you, either. I even dreamed about you. Again.


Owen: It’s been happening a lot since we first met.


Charlie: Good to know I’m not the only one dealing with that.


Owen grinned and sent back a smile emoji.


Owen: I’ve got to run errands then grade some papers. You?


Charlie: Going back to sleep and then working on my bike.


They said goodbye, and it wasn’t until later that day that Owen realized they hadn’t made any future plans.7


Chapter 20