--warning: cuteness overload-- SIDE STORY TO THOSE COLD EYES. Sebastian is shyer than shy, but after meeting Dylan and Tyra he's starting to crawl out if his little shell. So when Kaiden gives him his phone number, Seb gives his in return. From that moment on a new world opens up to the cute teenager. Kaiden sends messages that make Seb dance around in his room. Dance with the butterflies that soar within his stomach. Kaiden gives him kisses that make his body burn. But even happiness has its opposite. Seb's mother keeps a tight leash, and her dreams for her son doesn't match well with the dreams that keep Seb afloat. She dreams of a son with a perfect life, a perfect education and a perfect wife. Sometimes dreams come true, but you want them to be your own, not your mother's.

Ace Reynolds is a former army officer. Brought down by his sexuality multiple times, he is conflicted when it comes to love and acceptance. He's looking for the one thing to give his life true meaning, even if that means relentlessly pursuing a man who constantly says, "no." Jason Collins is an openly gay street teen. Living with 4 other guys and working a full time job, he has done nothing but depend on himself. Beaten down and built back up over and over again, he finds it hard to believe in happiness, so much so, he avoids it at all costs. What will happen when these polar opposites come together? Will Jason finally be able to trust someone enough to fall in love? Completed~2-2-2018 ~65,580 words Highest Rank~ #4 Army