Being insecure isn’t good for Parker Williams’ image as an indie movie actor, but he can’t help it. He seems to forget that he snatched an Oscar from the one hit movie he made, and he keeps comparing himself with the success of his boyfriend Declan, who is a blockbuster star. Things get worse when Parker sees how close Declan is to his sexy costar, Ryan Dexter.<br><br>Parker thinks he’s no match for Ryan and leaves without confronting Declan. When he disappears, a worried Declan tries to contact him without result. Then he finds Parker’s cell phone, left behind at the house, and Declan doesn’t know what to do. Should he let Parker go and turn to Ryan for comfort? Is his relationship with Ryan only onscreen, or is there something more between the two leading men? Or is Parker really the star of Declan's heart?

Misunderstandings

“I…” Parker said weakly. “I don’t have my cell with me. I guess I left it at your place. Perhaps—can I borrow yours?”


“You know what? I think I left mine there, too.” 3


The wheels turned and slid onto sandy surface, leaving the hard and hot asphalt of the highway. Parker maneuvered the car to a gas station to make a phone call.


Declan could only watch how tight lipped Parker was. No more words were exchanged between them. Parker’s arms tensed as he gripped the steering wheel. Declan tried to ignore them. On normal days he would gladly fondle those arms, kissing them, licking them. He closed his eyes and prayed that those days would be back soon.


The small dining area at the gas station was as miserable as the entire place. Not a patron was in sight and the owner dozed behind the counter. Parker walked in and rang the bell. The wrinkled old man jumped up.


“Sorry.” Parker cleared his throat. “We’re looking for a telephone.”


Chapter 8