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

“See something you like?” she asked.


“Um.” Heat built on the back of his neck and he tilted his head so his braid tumbled over his shoulder. His fingers immediately went for the frayed ends. “No?”


Sarah giggled and shared a glance with Annie. “Right.”


The other girl giggled as well and bumped her shoulder against Sarah’s. Chase ducked his head briefly and fought the blush spreading any farther. “Just seeing what’s happening at other tables.”


The girls giggled again. Mike, seemingly oblivious, asked, “We playing another round?”


Chase nodded, thankful for the out. “I’m up for it.”


The girls agreed, and they began to rebuild the board. 6


Trevor usually didn’t have trouble focusing on games (and decimating his opponents).


Of course, he usually didn’t have Chase on the other side of the room, being beautiful and distracting. Not that they were being rowdy—no more than the laughter that usually filled the room. But Trevor’s eyes wandered there any chance they got.


Chapter 21