Alex is a troublemaker, yet he doesn't want to be. It's just that when people get too close, or too personal for his comfort, he snaps. Events of his past have left him afraid of almost any physical contact, and other people in general. He's trying to mend his broken life, and is offered a fresh start after being expelled from his last school. Jack, on the other hand, is depressed. He feels worthless, like a waste of life and space, and has just about the lowest self-esteem possible. He's searching for the affection and comfort he so desperately needs. The meet at a bus stop one day, but are torn apart when Alex has to suddenly run off, without even giving the boys a chance to exchange names. Half a year later, the pair is reunited, when Jack is assigned to be Alex's tour guide on his first day at Dulaney High. Their feelings for one another quickly grow, though they're confused about where, exactly, the relationship is headed. Can the two boys help each other? Are they enough?

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When Bethany comes crashing into Jack's life - literally - he quickly realises he's never met anybody quite like her. She turns out to be just what he needs and vice versa. Beth has never known a love like Jack's before. So what happens when her boyfriend falls for her brother? When she discovers the truth, Beth's life takes a new turn and she's forced down a road she never wanted to be on and has already fought so hard to escape. Can she figure things out before it's too late? [Jalex fanfic]