Trevor can never leave good enough alone. So when he meets model-gorgeous Chase who has an aversion to being touched, he spots a challenge. After all, no one wants to go through life not being touched by anyone, right? Despite a friend’s plea not to, Trevor sets his sight on fixing Chase.<br><br>After being forced to transfer his senior year of college, Chase just wants to avoid drama, pass his classes, get his degree, and move on (and back to his friends). He’s not looking for new friends, and his attitude gives him a reputation that makes it easy to accomplish. At least until he meets Trevor.<br><br>Despite an awkward beginning, common interests -- and Trevor’s persistence -- draw Chase and Trevor together. It’s almost inevitable that their friendship develops into something else. But when secrets come out, it might end the game early.

The Right Move

Which I probably should have done while I was waiting for Chase to message me.


Oh well. Hindsight and all that. He hit Send.


Sounds good was Chase’s reply. Meet in the lobby in ten?


Trevor agreed, then rolled out of bed, slipped on his sneakers, and headed downstairs. Chase was already waiting for him, leaning against the check-in desk, which was empty as usual. His long legs were stretched out in front of him in the perfection of casualness that Trevor had only ever seen in magazines. He had his phone in hand, but his back was straight, not hunched over it like some common plebe. No, he looked like Trevor had just walked in on him glancingat his phone, not reading whatever it was on his screen.


“Hey.” Trevor cleared his throat. “Ready?”


Chapter 13