Hidden in the Paint
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Last published Sun, May 13, 2018
Leslie Bowen just wants to get through college and keep his distance from others. He doesn't want to be bothered with people.
His plan lasts him until his senior year.
Leo Jun; a struggling artist who is curious about everything and everyone. He has an eye for beauty and loves meeting new people. Simply put, he's an extrovert.
Then, low and behold, Leslie stumbles across Leo during the fall- they encounter one another first at a quaint little cafe called Sweet Brews. Not directly, at first.
They begin to learn more about one another at Leo's art studio. However, with Leo's mounting work for a huge art contest and Leslie's exams approaching, both of them are being pushed to their limits. Will their growing companionship last?
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