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Eli came to Texas for work, not complications.
Coaching, long days at the gym, and a tight-knit group of coworkers kept life simple-until Brandon arrived. Quiet, observant, and unexpectedly grounding, Brandon became someone Eli couldn't ignore.
As Eli explores new connections, Brandon starts questioning things he never had to before. No labels. No rush. Just proximity, patience, and feelings that don't follow a plan.
This is a slow-burn story about self-discovery, quiet tension, and the kind of connection that grows when you let it.