Hayden and Chase were best friends up to the age of seven. Then, Chase moved away to California. The summer going into senior year, Hayden is invited to stay at Chase's house. But, the two of them soon see they barely know each other anymore and time has changed them. And they see that reconnecting with each other isn't just sunshine and butterflies. A coming of age novel full of love and heartbreak, deceit, and accepting the past, Hayden and Chase are reshaped for the rest of their lives.

"I love you, Ashton" I whispered to his sleeping face, being careful so he doesn't hear. Quickly kissing him on the cheek, I run away knowing that he can't know, and he will never know. I'm in love with my bestfriend. "Diana?" Ashton's voice stops me. Tears threaten to fall down, but I push them away. "Yes?" "Could you please call Mel?" He replies. I nod and walk away.

Three years ago, Chase Levine lost the everything. Three years ago, Chase Levine made the biggest mistake of his life. Three years ago, Chase and Hayden Levine filed for divorce. As a struggling, heartbroken writer, Chase turns to alcohol, and lives in shame. He spends every night at the same bar, waiting for the woman he loves to appear. She never does, but Chase doesn't give up. He refuses to give up until she's back in his arms again. He roams New York City, searching for her, knowing that she could be right around the corner. That sliver of hope keeps him going, because he knows, one day, they will meet again...only then will he be able to re-write the history they created so long ago. Sequel to Childhood Lovers