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

“Yeah” was all he came up with. A single word that hung between them as if Trevor had asked all the questions bouncing around his head. As if the lack of an answer shined a light on all the things he hadn’t said. He swallowed and scrambled to redirect the conversation. “So do you always spend the weekend talking to your friends online?”


Smooth. Way to make Chase sound like a shut-in. Trevor mentally patted himself on the back.


Chase heaved one shoulder and let it drop. “I only have one year left, and everyone has their friends circle already, except the freshmen, so it’s hard to worm my way in.”


“Did you join any clubs?” Jesus fuck, was Trevor his guidance counselor now?


“No. I figured I’d keep my head down, focus on my grades, and get through the year.”


Something in Chase’s voice pushed Trevor to ask, “But is that what you want?”


Chapter 14