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

The phone rang in his ear,once,twice.Another ring,that’s all he’d give it.Three and then he’d hang up.No,four.No—


“Wes?”Nathan’s grin was evident in his voice.“Oh,shit,I didn’t think I’d ever hear from you again.Did Tom give you my number?”


Wes felt his cheeks heat up.“No,not really.”


Nathan laughed,a wonderful sound that made Wes smile and twirl the phone cord between his fingers.His whole body heated up at that laugh,that voice.I thought I was over you but,God,I was so wrong.


But a glance at the red light on the answering machine tamped down that smile.“Um,there’ssomething…”He sighed.This was going to be hard.“I have to tell you about—”


“I know,”Nathan said,cutting him off.“Tom told me.”


Nathan interrupted,“You don’t have to.”


Chapter 18