Everyone Said He Was Trouble… But I Chose to Sit Beside Him | Meet Me At School- Gay Stories

Everyone sees Alden Upton as trouble, but Theodore Radcliffe is willing to take the empty seat beside him. What begins as a risky choice in a rotating peer-support program becomes a slow-burn connection built through sealed blue envelopes, whispered rumors, and difficult truths. As their weekly reflections grow more personal, Theodore must decide whether protecting his perfect reputation matters more than standing beside the person he is beginning to love. Alden, determined to keep Theodore safe, hides the reason behind his reputation until the truth threatens to tear them apart. Set in a present-day public high school, this emotional gay romance explores trust, loyalty, judgment, and the courage to be seen.