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

“I’m definitely not that type. The condition of my games might make you faint in horror.”


“Seems appropriate for the game.” Trevor overly grinned at Chase, who rolled his eyes.


“That joke might make me faint in horror.”


Trevor gasped dramatically. “Oh no, don’t tell me you’re not a fan of puns!” He pressed the back of his wrist to his forehead.


“There is a time and a place,” Chase said dryly.


“Is the time ‘never’ and the place ‘nowhere’?” Trevor elbowed him lightly, then immediately yanked his arm away, although Chase didn’t flinch as much this time. Excellent, progress. “Sorry.”


Chase smiled—okay, grimaced was more accurate. “It’s fine.”


The words were tense, as if tightly wrapped around an emotion he was keeping contained.


“Oh look!” Trevor exclaimed, flourishing his hand down the block. “Wawa approaches.”


The strain on Chase’s lips snapped into a wide smile. “You’re so weird.”


“What? I thought I was showing you the sights.”


Chapter 15