Carousel 7: A MM romance about chance, fate, and how love can sometimes accidentally find you. (Friction And Fire)

Eric Thompson lives his life by the calendar. As a straight-laced software developer, he thrives on predictability and precision. But when a chaotic mix-up at O’Hare’s baggage claim leaves him with a stranger’s suitcase instead of his vital career-defining hardware, his meticulously organized world spirals into unexpected territory. Inside the stolen bag, there is no tech—only a collection of soul-baring poetry and a comfortable, worn sweatshirt that smells like an enigma. The owner of the bag is Joshua Harris, a free-spirited teacher whom Eric had already noticed from afar during their flight. What begins as a frantic attempt to rectify a logistical error quickly turns into a magnetic pull he can’t ignore. As Eric steps deep into Joshua’s world, they find themselves caught in a whirlwind romance that defies boundaries. Spanning the distance between Denver and Chicago, the relationship tests whether a man built on logic can harmonize with a heart guided by verse. With a thousand miles between them and life constantly interfering, Eric and Joshua must decide if they are willing to abandon their comfort zones for a love that was never part of the plan. Sometimes, the best destinations are the ones you never intended to reach.