Sylvester had always been the type to blend into the background. With straight A's, a secure spot as valedictorian, and a love for dance that he kept mostly to himself, his life revolved around achieving perfection while struggling with insecurities about his body and smile. That is, until Owen-the confident, athletic heartthrob of the school-walked into his life and turned everything upside down. Much like the song "gold rush" by Taylor Swift, Sylvester feels the sting of jealousy, grappling with the fact that Owen is someone admired by everyone-but somehow, he chose him.
When a message from a former friend threatens to shatter their budding romance, Sylvester must confront his past, rebuild his confidence, and prove to himself that he's worthy of love and happiness. With the support of his best friend Quinn, his K-pop dance team, and Owen's circle of friends, Sylvester discovers that vulnerability isn't a weakness-it's the key to finding who he truly is.
Amidst school life, rehearsals, flashbacks, and late-night confessions, "gold rush" is a story about first love, self-acceptance, and the unexpected ways we find the courage to shine.
Kendall has always lived a quiet life in a small town in Illinois with her family, friends, and boyfriend Jordan. Her life had been mostly happy other than when her best friend moved away when she was 10. It took her years to get over that loss. Then several years later, tragedy struck when her father passed away suddenly and Kendall was forced to move with her mom closer to Chicago where she could find a job to support the two of them. Little does Kendall know that she is in for the surprise of a lifetime.
From the book....
As he catches up to me, he grabs my arm swings me around and with one swift movement he ushers me into a nearby empty classroom with the lights off. He cages me in against the wall. His close proximity is making me dizzy and my mind is thinking very dirty thoughts. Wait no. I can't think like that anymore.
"Kendall." He says hungrily.
"You are mine and only mine. You drive me wild and no one else can have you." He says as he attacks my lips.
It feels so amazing I can't help but kiss him back. I run my hands through his beautiful hair and he groans into the kiss. Man I don't want this to ever end. I feel drunk on him. I don't think I can let him go. He stops suddenly to finish his thoughts.
"No one can make you feel like this. Or kiss you here...." He says as he kisses down my neck.
I moan and he smirks pulling his face impossibly close to mine. "..or touch you." He says as he takes his hand and brushes it lightly down my arm and he snakes it back around my back pulling me even closer if that is possible. He finally stops at my ass which he squeezes delightfully and I hum in response.
Warning: Contains graphic sexual content. Read at your own discretion. You will not be warned ahead of time. This is your only warning.