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

Wes found himself wishing Roger really hadhad more beers tonight,more than his two or threeor five,or however many rolled through his system right now,because then he might be too drunk to get it up,he’d just fool around for a few awkward minutes before he passed out,andthat wouldn’t be toobad.Wes thought maybe he could handle that.


But when he closed his eyes,it was Nathan’s hands on him,not Roger’s,even though Nathan would never be so rough with him,Wes knewhe wouldn’t be.He wondered again if he could get Tom to tell him how to get in touch with the guy.We used to be friends,he’d say.Would the lie would come easily enough?They were never really friends,not as much as Wes had wanted to be,but God,he’d love to be so much more.


With a sigh,he twisted out of Roger’s embrace.“Not tonight,”he said again.“Roger…”


Chapter 12