Jake and Connor have been through a lot together over the years, and some would say that they are more like brothers than most biological ones. In a lot of ways, they have always been the rocks of their families. But the thing about rocks, is that sometimes they crack. And when that happens, they need someone else to fill in the holes. They've always had each other to do this for one another, but for the first time, they find themselves beginning look to other people for help. Perhaps hurt people are meant to stay hurt. But perhaps more than one broken heart can come together to take their collective hurt away. Jake meets a girl, and Connor meets a boy, that just might change their ideas of what it means to truly find happiness, and themselves in the process. • • • !!! Trigger warning !!! - substance abuse - sexual assault - PTSD, anxiety - homophobic slurs - strong language and mature themes

"Do you ever get scared of being happy?" He asked softly, also pretty tired. I kept my eyes closed as I answered, my fingers softly drawing circles on his chest. "All the time. I used to a lot more, but, the downfalls seem a lot less daunting now that I have someone to free-fall with," I replied, and I looked up to see him smile a little at that, "We're just dancing in the rain these days.. there's no need to be afraid of the inevitable clouds that are gonna pop up." • • • College. Officially a new start. Crystal can already feel the clean slate and new opportunities like a breath of fresh air. She's finally ready to move in towards a brighter future. She knows hard times will inevitably come throughout her life, but that no longer scares her. However, life does have a way of throwing the most unexpected of curveballs at you... Especially when you least are prepared for it. [BOOK TWO OF 'HOPELESSLY DEVOTED' SERIES] • • • !!! [ TRIGGER WARNING ] !!! • suicide, suicidal concepts • domestic abuse, sexual assault • substance abuse, alcoholism, addiction • anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks • strong language and mature scenes • • •