Reading all the comments, I'm struck by that mentioned by @spikey582 , namely that Declan wasn't our favourite character at the beginning of the story, but his roommates helped to set him back on track ... now we're all enamoured of him. I root for the friendship / relationship between the two boys. I for one, wanted so badly for Declan to draw Bailey out of his pain / confusion / depression ... the kiss was so sweet, the connection between gentle souls so brighten my day ... I wish only good, good things for the two teens