Chapter 5

“I just said your girlfriend had attacked and then dumped you. Then, later you got shitfaced. But you pull another stunt like that, and I’m dragging your ass to the nearest psych hospital and telling them everything.”

Zack blinked back tears. “I won’t, I promise.”

Sam took hold of Zack’s left hand and rubbed the knuckles with his thumb. “It’s a good thing we’ll be sharing the same dorm room in college. That way I can keep an eye on you, make sure you don’t screw up.”

Zack felt warm inside. Sam cared about him, even… no…he couldn’t allow himself to read too much into his friend’s words.

“I don’t care if we come out or if you need to stay in the closet.”

“I can’t come out. Football…my folks.” Zack started to get agitated.

“I said I didn’t care about that. But your ass is mine, and only mine. And the only place that dick of yours is going is up my ass. Got it?” Sam’s eyes bored into him, pinning him to the bed.