Once the star of his high school basketball team, Nathan Gayle has played the field for years. Now in his twenties, he's getting tired of one night stands and heated hook-ups with strangers; he wants something more. Was that asking too much?<br><br>Wes Roberts has had a fierce crush on Nathan since high school. A chance encounter at prom created a memory Wes still cherishes, one perfect moment in time. His current relationship with Roger pales in comparison, but he's been with the man for eight months now and they've settled into a routine that's not exactly comfortable.<br><br>When Wes and Nathan meet up again years later at a friend's party, the spark between them is rekindled. But there's Roger, who wrestles with anger and drinking problems. Roger, whom Wes is still dating. Though the choice between the two men seems obvious, breaking up with Roger may be easier said than done.

Crushed

He knew she was still somewhere ahead of him—he could feel her hand on his arm,but he could barely see her in the dim hall,cloudy with cigarette smoke.When he managed to catch up to her,he leaned down and yelled into her ear.“Is Tom around?I just want to say hi.I can’t stay long.”


She turned and smiled at him.“There’s this guy from my department,”she was saying over the din,her voice coming to him in waves.“You’ll like him.He’s your type.”


Nathan suspected Cindy had no clue what his type might be.This is why I don’t come to your parties,Tom.“Cindy,really…”


Pulling him up beside her,she patted his arm and gushed,“He’s sosweet,Nathan.Nicest guy I’ve ever met.If I wasn’t with Tom and he wasn’t…well,you know.”She arched her eyebrows and gave him that look of hers that said,he’s gay,you’ve just got to like him.God.Why me?“You know what they say about Latin lovers—”


“No,I don’t.”Nathan tried to wrest free from her grip.


Chapter 3