Please read only if you are comfortable with sad endings, though this story will have a sequel with a happy ending at some point. Sébastien and Benjamin met in middle school in Brittany, a region in the West of France. Sébastien always aspired to follow his father's footsteps and take over his fishing business, while Benjamin had a calling to become a History teacher. Despite the turmoils of teenage life, slowly discovering each other, they carefully plan their future together, but that was counting without Benjamin's parents' determination to separate them, leading the two young adults to live in Paris. Fifteen years after their first encounter, the two men are still building their future in the Capital. The unqualified Sébastien lives on small jobs, while Benjamin embraces a promising career in journalism that might lead him far. Maybe too far for Sébastien who only dreams of returning to his native Brittany. * * * This short story is inspired by a song called Les Meurtrières by Damien Saez. I could tell you to go and check it on Dailymotion, but it's in French. I could also provide a translation, but I would never be able to convey the beauty of his words. So just know that this is about a man who lost his love and that it ends very sadly. As will this story. So please do not read if you are not comfortable with tragic endings.

A coming of age of sorts about the first time for two 16 year old boys who meet and fall in love. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, events and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author. ******IMPORTANT****** Heartfelt thanks to @-RisingAsh- for making me an awesome new cover!!!

David's at the height of his career as a top male model. He's gorgeous, he's hot, he's who everyone wants. People look when he walks into a room, but do they actually see David? Or do they see the façade he's created, the successful, sometimes arrogant superstar. Elliott, the antithesis of David's persona is quiet and introspective, he shy's away from most people locking himself in his studio. A highly creative, talented successful, but eccentric sculptor. He wears ripped jeans and cuts his own hair. He doesn't care about looks or anything on the outside. ********************IMPORTANT******************************** This is a story of pure fiction. Some of the characters may have been inspired by real people, but my characters are fictional and I've only used that inspiration as a catalyst. The real people/models/cast used to give a face to my characters are unknown to me, their lifestyles are not reflective of the lifestyles, interests or sexual orientation of the characters in this story. Any similarities are coincidental or inspired by articles I have read about these people...and then expanded and taken in fictional directions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dedicated to @Tondada who came up with the title and helped with the character names and cast. :)

In the context of human society, a family (from Latin: familia) is a group of people affiliated by consanguinity (by recognized birth),affinity (by marriage), or co-residence and/or shared consumption (see Nurture kinship). Fifteen year old Liam's family consists of his eighteen year old brother, Brett; then there's Jonah, Brett's best friend - who has loved Liam since he first set eyes on him, and their wacky friend Aiden. The three older boys have made it their priority to raise Liam together after Liam and Brett lost their mother under tragic circumstances. In public Liam is quiet and shy; small and a late bloomer, he often gets picked on at school. At home with his family, his personality blooms and he often becomes a mischievous imp keeping the older boys on their toes. This is a coming of age story about acceptance, family , but mostly about true love and what once person is willing to do for the person he loves. It is a boyxboy story, so if you are uncomfortable with this topic, please do not read any further.