Charlie watched the other boy from where he was currently sitting on the bench. It had been almost a month since they had kissed. At the time it all seemed so easy, he liked Adam, Adam liked him so that should have been enough. SLASH, CHADAM. Sequel to The In Between.

Banks eyed the JV Captain from where he was sitting across the room. He looked exhausted. He could sympathize, practices had been brutal since their victory over the Varsity team and the ever growing rivalry was more intense than ever. It was taking a toll on all of them. CHADAM.

As more time passes, Adam begins to realize just how much he is willing to give up to keep the relationship between Charlie and himself going. With his father forcing his hand, everything tumbles out into the open, leaving the pair facing more than Adam is ready to for. CHADAM. SLASH. This is the the fourth story in the series, preceded by The In Between, Limbo and Stitches.

"You don't have to do that you know." "What's that?" Adam stepped forward, kissing the brunette once, then twice before restoring some of the distance. "Pretend to be okay all the time." Charlie regarded him for a moment before smiling a little. "Neither do you." CHADAM SLASH. Part three preceded by The In Between and Limbo.