Loud Places

Ethan "You're my best friend in the whole wide world, Matty." Three years. It's been three years since Ethan last saw or heard from his best friend. Three years since Matty ran away. Now that high school is over, nothing stands in the way anymore. Ethan is ready to embark on a journey cross country to find Matty. With nothing but a hand-drawn map, a postcard from Maine and the thought of his best friend waiting for him to lead the way. But a lot can happen during the course of a few weeks. Ethan's chance encounter with the young archeologist Avery leads to a journey of self-discovery, sexual awakening and love. An encounter that tips Ethan's entire life on its axis. Matty "You're still my best friend too, Ethan." Matty knew he and Ethan were supposed to go together. Afterall, it was their dream. Their map. Their trip. But sometimes it's impossible to wait. Sometimes you just need to get away before it's too late. In Maine, Matty has finally found the family he was always looking for, healing past wounds with the help of his boyfriend Austin. But something is still missing. Ethan. Matty is not complete without his best friend. Loud Places is the story of Ethan and Avery. And of Matty and Austin. It's a story of being lost. Of searching for freedom. And of finding your path and your place in the world. But above all, it is a story of friendship and love. Please note: Loud Places is an MM and not an MMMM romance. It features mature content and adult themes. Trigger Warnings Domestic abuse Violence against a minor Verbal abuse, including but not limited to homophobic and sexist remarks Emotional abuse Mentions of bullying One character loses a sibling during childhood One character is abandoned by parent during early childhood Mentions of alcohol abuse and underage drinking Sexual dominance (consensual) Breath Play (consensual) Demeaning language during sexual encounters (consensual)