Vincent and Julian have been inseparable since grade 3, despite being total opposites. Julian's the charming, popular football star, while Vincent's the brainy, music-loving introvert. But their rock-solid friendship is put to the test when Vincent develops feelings for Decker, and risks everything to keep his secret safe. Meanwhile, Julian's girlfriend is the queen bee of mean girls at Arrison High, and she's got a score to settle with Vincent. As Vincent navigates the treacherous waters of high school, he finds solace in new friends Katherine and Tae, the school playboy and the school's devil. But things take a dark turn when Vincent becomes the target of relentless bullying. A single party sets off a chain reaction of events, and Vincent finds himself facing humiliation, intimidation, and cruelty at every turn. Amidst the turmoil, his feelings for Julian still linger, while Tae is steadfast in protecting the boy he calls "cherry blossom". But Vincent's got a lot on his plate. He's struggling to balance his dreams of becoming a musician with his mom's expectations of him becoming a doctor. He's fighting to survive high school, and to find his voice in a world that seems determined to silence him. Will Vincent find the courage to be himself, to pursue his passions, and to follow his heart? Can he overcome the obstacles in his path, and find true love with the one person who truly understands him? Can two broken souls, scarred by the tribulations of life, find solace and love in each other's embrace? How far will they go to shield themselves from the pain of their past, and will they ultimately find the courage to open their hearts and let love in? Dive into this emotional, romantic, and dramatic ride to find out!

When Desmond Mellow transfers to an elite all-boys high school, he immediately gets a bad impression of his new deskmate, Ivan Moonrich. Gorgeous, mysterious, and menacing, Ivan is exactly what Desmond doesn't need in his life - or so he thinks... ***** After causing trouble in his previous high school, Desmond is struggling to adapt to his new environment at Ivory High and to stop living in the shadow of his perfect older brother. As usual, trouble follows Desmond wherever he goes and nothing is going well. To make matters worse, he seems to have attracted the attention of The Class Prince, aka the infamous Ivan Moonrich. But despite their rocky start, Desmond begins to grow feelings for Ivan, discovering a new side of his identity that he never thought to experience. [[word count: 50,000 - 60,000]] Cover designed by Joe Resch