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

In the hallway,Nathan stopped.There was nowhere to run to anyway,too many people hemmed him in on all sides,pushing and bumping and gyrating with the rhythms of the music.He felt as if he were in the belly of a giant beast,slowly being digested.Get me out of here,he pleaded silently,trying to work his way through the crowd and back to the kitchen.Once free,he’d hightail it to his car and just peel away.And the next party Tom invites me too,I’m saying no.A line of girls snaked past him,holding hands to stay together in the crowd.I said no this time,but I’m not going to let you talk me into this again.Not until you manage to keep Cindy on a short leash.


Chapter 4