Hearts in the cross fire. Leo has always stayed in the shadows, blending in, keeping his thoughts to himself. Paxton is quiet, steady, and somehow... impossible to ignore. In the chaos of Year 9, their worlds collide in fleeting glances, shared silences, and small moments that make their hearts skip a beat. As their slow-burning romance grows, the safety of their school is shattered when a sudden threat puts everyone at risk. Amid fear and chaos, Leo and Pax must rely on each other like never before. Love, courage, and survival collide, testing the limits of trust can they survive the shooting together? a strength of hearts in the crossfire. Slow-burn romance. Quiet hearts. Danger lurking. And a moment that changes everything. (Final cover coming soon)