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

“Chase, are you okay?” Transformed from the accusations from a moment ago, Whitstein sounded genuinely concerned.


Chase dragged in a shaky breath. Then another. He let go of the table to clench his bag to his chest.


“I’m sorry I startled you,” Whitstein continued. “But you stopped breathing, and I was concerned. Can you hear me?”


Chase nodded. Despite the pounding in his ears, he could hear Whitstein’s calm, steady words.


He swallowed, inhaled, exhaled, and inhaled again. “Yes,” he finally croaked.


No, no he wasn’t okay. But he clamped harder on his bag and nodded. “I just—” His mouth hung open as he struggled to find a way to explain. He swallowed and tried to wet his parched mouth. “I’m just shocked.” His hand flapped at the screen.


“I can see that. Can you tell me why?”


Chapter 54