A hockey player on the ice. A unique guy in the stands. They come from different worlds, but a single glance across the rink is all it takes to change everything. A game that's more than just a game.

"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 • • •

One team. Two formula one drivers. And one goal : winning the world constructor's championship. Well, if only it was that easy. Max and Charles have known each other for what feels like forever. And their relationship has been nothing but tense. Fortunately, they managed to make it work once they both joined the formula 1 world. Avoiding or simply tolerating the other's presence throughout the years. That's what they thought at least...right until the moment they become teammates. And everything changes.