They Met on the Night Train (bxb)

They Met on the Night Train (bxb)

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Ben never expected to cry with a stranger on a late-night train, but heartbreak does strange things to people. The next morning, he wakes up beside someone who seems like the last person he'd ever click with - the "straight" football player. Reeling from the fallout of a toxic relationship, Ben is struggling to find his footing-and his voice. As he dives into preparing for the provincial art competition, he's forced to confront the emotions he's spent years burying. Between navigating his ex's shadow and creating a piece that truly reflects who he is, Ben begins to realize that art is about more than just perfection-it's about honesty. And then there's the new guy. His unexpected partner in art, whose easy laughter and unfiltered energy challenge Ben in ways he never imagined. As their worlds collide on the canvas and off, Ben has to decide if he's ready to risk opening his heart again-for himself, and maybe for someone new. Honest, tender, and brimming with hope, this is a story about finding your own colours in a world that's too often black and white.
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"When something terrible happens to someone, everyone feels sorry for you at first, they take your hand and cry fake tears and say how 'special' you are, how strong you are. But after a while they forget...Then they don't see a person anymore they just see this terrible thing and think you're terrible because of it...It's like a little switch that goes off in people's heads: one minute everyone is your friend and they care oh-so much, then, when things die down, they become terrified of you. You'd be surprised to see what fear can make someone do." Justin Ivanov has never led much of a normal life, but when his sister passes away, his entire world falls apart. Trapped in an abusive relationship and in a school where everyone is scared of him, Justin continues to deteriorate, pinning all his hope on his confused best friend, Ben Fulton. He struggles to keep his family together without them finding out the hidden secret of his sexuality. But the more he fails, the closer he gets to losing himself forever. Ben Fulton doesn't understand what depression is. He doesn't understand why people have it or how to fix it. But when the sudden death of his best friend's sister leaves him feeling empty, he comes too close to comfort with just what depression can make someone do. Trying to sort out his own emotions, sexuality, and future out, Ben also has to balance trying to save Justin. But the more he tries, the more his feelings grow for his best friend, and the closer Justin gets to destroying himself.

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