Out on the Ice

Jace hates himself. He hates living with his alcoholic, abusive father. He hates that he has to hide his scars from everyone, including his best friends. He hates the feelings he is beginning to develop for his friend.

He hates the fact that he is gay.

The realization that he has to hide his true feelings becomes even more apparent when his father finds out. The abuse gets worse. He can’t live with his secret anymore, but he can’t let people know either.

Jace survives his suicide attempt but turns to cutting to cope. He is able to control his pain enough to go on, at least until his hockey team loses the state championship game, and the abuse reaches a whole new level.

Gavin is thrilled when his team won state, but he is not thrilled when his best friend sets him up with a girlfriend. Cami is great, but Gavin just isn’t interested in girls yet. He feels like he is probably the only eighth-grade boy that isn’t.

When Jace is fostered by Gavin’s aunt and uncle, Gavin can’t explain what it is about Jace that draws him in, but he felt it on the ice when their teams met as well. Could Gavin be gay?

Despite the fact that Cami is left alone, she fully supports the relationship.

Of course, not everyone is as supportive. Ethan and his vicious girlfriend lead the group that makes life miserable for Gavin and Jace.

Is Cam’s support enough for Gavin and Jace?