B.L. Dayhoff

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

“So?” Chase bumped Trevor’s foot with his own. “What are your plans?”


“We could watch a movie?” Immediately he had to tamp down the thought of Netflix and chill


“Ehh.” Chase shrugged. Trevor couldn’t blame him; he wasn’t really that excited by the prospect either. Unfortunately, Chase didn’t have any better ideas. They tossed half-hearted options back and forth for a minute, then fell into silence.


Superb. Trevor was going to make Chase wish he was back on his computer. He already saw the tell-tale flicker of his eyes. How pitiful was he that he couldn’t hold Chase’s interest for more than a few minutes? What he needed to do was get Chase out of the room, distract him.


“Hey, when we met, you said you wanted me to show you around—”


“And all you’ve shown me is Wawa.”


“Not true: that’s the only one I showed you on my own. But I have a place in mind. It’s not marked on any maps, and as long as you don’t mind walking, I think you’ll like it.”


Chapter 24