The Transition Zone - The Bradford McKinley Chronicles, #2

Theo has been running all his life. Mostly, he's been running from his feelings. His father died years ago, and with no one else able or willing to help them, Theo has had to support his mother, take care of his siblings, and live up to the family name by being a Proper Man. He's had no time to think about who he truly wants to be. But when he gets to college, a thousand miles from home, away from all the expectations and pressure, he finally has a chance to slow down, catch his breath, and experiment.
He has a chance to notice things about himself.