
Christian led a normal, happy life as a teenager -- he was a good student, good at sports, polite, and considerably popular. He would never dream that one day his life would be turned upside down when he’s in a car accident that kills his parents. The traumatic event not only took his family away, but also his voice and the person he had once been.
In shock, Christian doesn’t know how to deal with his new life and all the newfound anger and resentment he holds inside, and no one seems caring and empathetic enough to want to reach out a hand and help him heal. Except for one person.
Gabriel would end up being a light at the end of the tunnel, but as the two get closer, he disappears, leaving Christian alone once more.
Years later, now adults, the two reunite, but Christian thinks Gabriel doesn’t recognize him. However, even if the desire for a mutual reconnection exists and Gabriel seems to not care about his disability, Christian struggles with doubt and low self-esteem. Does Gabriel remember him? Can Christian overcome his uncertainty so they can find companionship?

Chapter 1: ChristianChristian’s light-brown eyes scanned the shelves in front of him, trying to find the book he needed for his research, as an elegant finger brushed over the various books perfectly aligned. He enjoyed the feel of the different textures on his fingertips, his heart fluttering contently every time he felt the letters on the spine. “…it’s a shame; he’s hot…” “…he never smiles…” Despite having been a firsthand witness to fate’s mocking, Christian would always think bitterly about how life could change so significantly from one moment to the other. Proof of that was the incessant and frankly annoying whispering he could hear coming from a nearby table, where a group of girls his age was sitting. Looking at them was unnecessary—he knew there were eyes on him. He couldn’t w
