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

“Speaking of which.” He turned on his heels and marched over to pick up his smoothie. As he traded his slip of paper for the creamy treat, the reality of the past minute hit him.


What just happened? Did I lecture that woman on being rude? Holy shit, did I make a scene? Who all saw? Does Chase think I’m some confrontational asshole now?


He had to set the cup down before he spilled it across the floor. The worker behind the counter paid him no mind as she went about making the next order.


Trevor looked up into Chase’s concerned face and blinked a few times. Was who okay?


Trevor blinked again. Oh. Him. Taking note of if he was okay, he noticed his heart was racing, his skin was clammy, and he was a little dizzy. But he wasn’t passed out on the floor, which honestly amazed him. He cleared his throat. “Yeah. Just…I’ve never done that before.”


The corners of Chase’s mouth quirked up in a smile. “Could have fooled me. You were harsh.”


Chapter 16