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 threw a very fake look of consternation, but his grin gave him away. He beamed, as if proud at having broken the awkwardness. Then he leaned over and bumped their shoulders briefly, pulling back immediately. “Sorry.”


With his free hand, Chase rubbed the shoulder, wiping away the strange sensation that lingered on his skin. “It’s fine. You can’t seem to help yourself. Not,” Chase added, “that it’s permission to keep touching.”


Even if he kind of wanted him to. Yet not. Ugh.


“Understood.” He mock-saluted. “I will try to keep my hands to myself.”


A bit more of the humor from before bubbled up. “You sound so pervy when you say it like that.”


“Would you rather I say, ‘I will refrain from unwanted touching’?”


Chase snorted his amusement. “Or ‘I will ask for consent before touching.’”


“Or I could wait for you to break into song. ‘Ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-touch me!’”


“Well, you do make me crazy sometimes.”


Trevor gave an exaggerated gasp. “I’ve only known you a few days.”


Chapter 19