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

Trevor cleared his throat. Still no response. Finally he swallowed the amphibian family that had taken up residence in his neck and said, “Um.”


“Did I take the joke too far?” He peeked over.


Chase’s normally pale cheeks were as bright as the stoplight they were approaching. At least he didn’t look upset. Just a touch embarrassed. And staring straight ahead in a way that Trevor could relate to.


“We can just rewind this conversation to, uh, me apologizing and saying you don’t need rescued,” Trevor offered, even though, now that he’d voiced the big question, he burned to know the answer.


“Sure,” Chase said, voice squeaking.


Chapter 17