Waiting Room

Everyone at school knows Andrew Jennings. Missing an arm. Openly gay. But when he meets star athlete Ryan Sullivan in therapy, can friendship lead to more?

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When Andrew ‘Jacky’ Jennings ends up in therapy after an English assignment gone wrong, he doesn’t expect to find his high school’s star athlete, Ryan Sullivan, sitting in the same waiting room. After all, he and Ryan couldn’t be more different: football captain, future valedictorian, and all-around nice guy, Ryan is the school’s golden boy, while Andrew is known for his permanent snarl, being openly gay, and losing his left arm (along with his father and sister) in a car accident. But when Andrew learns they actually have a lot in common, he’s surprised to see past the enigma that is Ryan Sullivan and his seemingly perfect life. And as the two boys begin to connect over their shared grief, depression, and teenage angst, they might just discover a little pocket of happiness for themselves — if they’re willing to fight for it.

[Word count: 100,000-150,000 words]

Cover designed by Lily Taylor
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