For Dave Felder, his junior year of high school starts with a move from his small hometown to a larger city. With the new home comes a new school, East Leyden High. He isn't the least bit reluctant to leave his old school. Once popular and well-liked, things changed when he was outed to his fellow students. A new school gives him a fresh start, where no one knows him or his secret. Tall, handsome, and athletic, he soon finds himself surrounded by new friends, the popularity he once lost regained. But he doesn't count on meeting someone who brings out the feelings he hoped to keep buried inside. Someone like Ricky. Once these feelings surface, Dave has to make a choice -- continue to hide who he really is and protect his popularity, or be true to himself.

Stallions and Studs: Shoulda Been a Cowboy

“Yeah, me either,” Jared said with an air of sarcasm that Charlie immediately picked up on. 


“Come on. You agreed to come and give it a fair shot. Remember what Richard and Rick said about the staff.”


Jared ignored the remark and jabbed Charlie in the ribs, saying, “Oh, my God! Look over there. It’s the Marlboro Man in the flesh.” He laughed derisively. 


Charlie looked in the direction Jared had indicated and saw a tall, older man. His face was weathered, and he sported a handlebar moustache, but that didn’t distract from the fact he was extremely handsome, something that seemed to escape Jared’s notice. In addition to his rugged good looks, the Marlboro Man was built. His chest filled out his plaid shirt. The sleeves were rolled up to the elbow revealing his muscular forearms. His slight paunch seemed only to add to his mystique in Charlie’s opinion. 


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