Deep in the dark, I don't need the light... Kyle Layden has become used to the rumors that hover around him. The inescapable lies surround him, numerous and ever-present. His bad-boy reputation keeps most people away, but even that can never fully protect him from the hell of his past and the struggles of his present. Collin Reech is the openly gay boy who is bullied at school and abused at home. With nothing to ease his struggles, he can't imagine things ever getting better, only worse. What happens when their two troubled paths cross? Will things finally start to lift up for both of them, or will it all come crashing down in a tumbling mess? A/N: This IS a boyxboy romance. If you are disturbed by same-sex relationships, then it's simple. DON'T READ THIS BOOK IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT!! This book also contains cursing, abuse scenes, self-harm scenes, and mentions of suicide; if any of those bother you, then be aware that this book does contain them. For tw scenes, there will be a warning at the beginning of the chapter. Highest rankings: conceal - #1 concealment - #1 fading - #4