When I left him, I broke both our hearts. But when he reappears in my life, can I make something of the second chance I never thought I'd get—or will I ruin things for good this time? Growing up in the 80s, Kit and I were thick as thieves. I thought it couldn't get any better until that one magical night. Then my father found out. Terrified of what he'd do to us, I cut Kit off without a word—and shattered both our hearts in the process. I've spent ten years drowning my sorrows and regretting that choice, knowing he'll never forgive me. How can he, when I'm incapable of forgiving myself? Until Kit suddenly shows up at my door and forces me to confront my demons. Even better, he seems willing to forgive and forget. Suddenly, a second chance is within my grasp, but how can I seize it when I'm more terrified than ever of hurting him? How do I tell the man I hurt so badly ten years ago that I have loved him all this time? friends to lovers, childhood best friends, gay awakening, coming of age, second chance romance, found family, HEA Trigger warnings in the book's Front Matter.