Summer of '08
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Last published Thu, Feb 19, 2026
(18+ Sexual Adult Content) Jason knows who he is. He may have needed an extra year to finish high school, but he'll be starting university in the fall, and he's built a reputation at the movie theatre for being the go-to film critic customers trust. He's never had a boyfriend, but he's sure that will change eventually. The new boy at work, Griffin, has green eyes and a really cute smile, so who knows? Jason just has to compete with the rich party boy, Wesley, while being the assistant manager during one of the biggest movie summers of all-time. No big deal, right?
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