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

“You do.God,you do.”Roger ground his cigarette out in the ashtray,filling the car with the smell of burnt nicotine and ash.Then he fell silent,glaring at the road through the windshield as he drove,the conversation over as far as he was concerned.


Minutes passed,each one as long and as lonely as a funeral procession.When Roger turned offthe main road and Wes recognized his own street,he felt a sudden nervous dread curl into the pit of his stomach.Why can’t I be back at Tom’s?


Chapter 11