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

But Cindy wouldn’t give him Nathan’s number.“I can’t,”she said,finishing the dishes.She handed the plates to Wes as she cleaned them,and he dried them off with a damp towel,then stacked them to one side of the counter because the dish drainer was already filled withcups and glasses.“Tom’s right,you’re with Roger…”She glanced up at him,a worried expression on her face.“Don’t tell me you’re thinking of throwing that away.I mean,Nathan’s nice and all,but you don’t really knowhim—”


“We went to high school together,”Wes reminded her.He set another plate aside and waited for her to hand him the next one.“I’m not saying I’m going to get with him.”


Chapter 16