Two teenage boys. Their secret love. A fateful spring break. —

Asher's struggle with anger remains a constant battle, even in the midst of his deepening love for his childhood friend Conor. Despite Asher's efforts to better himself during their three months apart, he still feels he hasn't become the person he wants to be for Conor.

Now, during their highly anticipated spring break reunion, Asher's dreams are threatened by people from their past questioning his motives and testing the relationship. Still harboring resentment toward Asher, Milo resurfaces to protect Conor, and Asher fears losing him forever.

Asher is under constant pressure to prove himself. Still, he and Conor grow closer, defying the forces seeking to separate them. But a revelation about Conor pushes Asher to his breaking point. Haunted by the perception that he is a ticking time bomb, Asher faces the dangerous choice of embracing his darkness or overcoming it.

This sequel to the novella "Your Pictures On My Phone" delves deeper into the themes of self-love, forgiveness, and the arduous task of owning one's mistakes. Will Asher find a way to navigate his tangled emotions? Or will he spiral further into the abyss, jeopardizing his friendships and chance at happiness?

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