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The Way He Looked at Me
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 11 2025
Pages: 182
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.39 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Elliot had always believed he understood heartbreak-until he met Derrick.
In this tender, emotional, and deeply resonant coming-of-age love story, Elliot, a quiet, openly gay teen, finds himself captivated by Derrick, the confident and seemingly unreachable star soccer player at their high school. What begins as a series of shy glances across the field grows into something far more complicated: a secret romance woven through whispered conversations, stolen touches, and the unspoken promise of something more.
But as their relationship blossoms in the shadows, so does the weight of secrecy. Navigating the pressures of high school, family expectations, and internalized fear, Elliot and Derrick must confront not only the world around them-but their own vulnerabilities, regrets, and longings. When tragedy strikes, Elliot is left grieving not only a lost love but the pieces of himself buried in that heartbreak.
Years later, a chance reunion reignites what was once lost. What follows is a journey of healing, forgiveness, and rediscovering love in its most honest form.
The Way He Looked at Me is a poignant tale of first love, self-discovery, and second chances-reminding us that sometimes, the most powerful love stories are the ones we're almost too afraid to tell.
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