What should a straight high school junior do when he learns a gay guy in his grade has a crush on him? When JJ Brockwell stops a group of jocks from bullying comic book nerd Milton Katz, he finds himself the object of Milton’s misplaced affection. JJ wants to be his friend, but Milton wants more. JJ has a girlfriend named Maggie, who wants to wait before having sex. JJ respects this, but he’s 16 and cold showers only go so far. Maggie thinks Milton’s crush on her boyfriend is cute, but that doesn’t help with JJ’s problem. All Milton wants is JJ, and all JJ wants is Maggie. How can they find a solution to this impossible triangle?

Milton's Hero

JJ explained about Milton, and Calvin said he was welcome to come any time. JJ asked Milton if he was free that night, figuring the less time he gave the guy, the less chance he’d have to think up an excuse. 


Milton nodded to say he was free, so the arrangements were made and JJ hung up.


“There, all set. Now all we gotta do is get you a new locker,” JJ said, remembering they hadn’t done that Friday.


Up came JJ’s hand once again. “It isn’t negotiable.”


Milton shook his head and let out a long breath. 


Milton was quiet on the elevator ride. JJ took this to be nerves, but didn’t know what the guy could be nervous about. 


The doors slid open and JJ stepped into the hallway, closely followed by Milton. 


JJ looked around, but couldn’t see what had Milton so awed. It was just a hallway. 


“This must be the original 1920’s molding,” Milton said, touching the wall. 


Chapter 9