College student and football star Zeke Mitchell hasn't been home since he entered the university two years ago. His hometown only serves to remind him of a boy he loves whom he can never have. If not for his estranged mother who suddenly wants to spend the summer with him, Zeke would never think of going back.<br><br>The life of Nate Abraham, the boy Zeke loves, is not a walk in the park. Known as a hero in the past, he’s accused of being delusional and living in a fantasy world now.<br><br>Can Zeke find and save him before everything is too late?

Stay Pure

Zeke went out of the driver side, grabbed his backpack from the backseat, and went to get Nate. He opened the door and reached out a hand. There was no reaction from Nate. He still didn’t look up.


“Come on, Nate,” Zeke coaxed. “You’d be better off inside. You can eat and rest, also if you want to freshen up a bit.” Zeke hesitated. Nate wouldn’t move no matter what he’d do or say. He must be the one to start. Slowly Zeke took Nate’s hand. It was weak and cold, but it didn’t resist him. Zeke saw it as a good sign.


He tightened his grasp and went to hold Nate’s upper arm. “Very good, Nate. Can you step out of the car? For me?”


Chapter 12