Meet the Characters: Gavin

Gavin is first introduced as Rory and Erik‘s son in Self Inflicted, and he has small roles through Scars Fade and Time Heals before really beginning his story in Out on the Ice.

Gavin developed a love of hockey from a very young age, thanks to his Uncle Gabe. Despite the fact that Gabe couldn’t help out on the ice, Gavin spent every spare minute of his childhood at the rink with his cousin (and best friend) Ethan and quickly became a star of the team.

It wasn’t until junior high that Gavin realized he was different from other teen boys. While his teammates were obsessed with getting girlfriends, Gavin continued to focus solely on the game he loved.

After winning the state championship in eighth grade, Ethan pushes Gavin to his first girlfriend. While Cami is great, something about the relationship just seems off to Gavin.

It’s not until Jace moves in with Gavin’s aunt and uncle that Gavin realizes why his relationship with Cami is off.

Gavin is gay.

Pursuing a relationship with Jace isn’t easy. The entire school is against them, led by Ethan and his evil girlfriend, but they find support in an unlikely source.

Gavin’s ex-girlfriend Cami supports the boys in every way, despite the fact that Gavin was still dating Cami the first time he kissed Jace. She forms a GSA and builds up quite the support system at school.