David Livingston has fallen -- and fallen hard -- for Marcus. With some confusion and a lot of nerves, he's taking Marcus home to the family for Christmas. With a high school sweetheart in the picture, lots of family around, and lots to do, there's not much time for privacy. Too many pulls on his time and too many emotions swirl away in David's heart. Is he gay? Is this just a one-shot deal with Marcus, just a way to explore a mere curiosity? Or is it something deeper, something that will change his entire life? David and Marcus have to make some tough choices all in the middle ofHorsing Around.

Horsing Around

“Not exactly like posting the trot is it, old man?” David teased. He’d grown up using Western saddles, learned to ride English just since going to college.


“The damn stirrups are too long to post. I’m gonna have bruises on my ass tonight from this. Geez, how do cowboys do this all day?” But Marcus grinned and tried to stand up a little in the stirrups. 


David leaned over a little. “Most cowboys have someone back home to rub their ass.”


“You bet.” David kicked Rusty into an easy lope. Marcus’s horse picked right up and they cantered together to catch up to Stan and Lonnie, who were waving.


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