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

Declan had insisted that he be the one driving the car back to the city. Parker looked pretty beat after they talked.


After a while, Declan made up his mind that he couldn’t go on. Not while his angelic-looking boyfriend was deep in slumber beside him. No matter how hard Declan tried to concentrate on driving, he got distracted.


Declan pulled off and unbuckled his seat belt. He smoothed Parker’s hair and, in an awkward pose, drew closer to him. Declan kissed the tip of Parker’s nose, his closed lids, and after straining himself, he managed to kiss Parker’s lips. Too bad he couldn’t go on. His body began to scream from the cramp. He settled back, belted up, and drove on.


Chapter 9