1. Even Downworlders Know

"I don't know," Gale muttered, the words barely making their way out of his throat. "I don't know how I can stay away from you."

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When smart, gorgeous and engaging Matthew Spencer moves into the neighbourhood, Gale Anderson is afraid that he might 'steal' his best friend Emily Blake's attention from him when she develops a crush on the new boy.

Things take a twist when he finds himself developing feelings for Matt, and Matt returns them too, but Gale ends up pushing him away, conflicted by his own confusing emotions.

Emily and Matthew grow close and start dating, and Gale has to deal with it, but the feelings won't go away.