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

No,that definitelywouldn’t work.“I don’t think so,”he hedged.“I’m—I’ll be here a little while longer.This place is a mess.”


Wes nodded.When he realized Roger couldn’t see the gesture,he said,“Yeah.I’m not sure when we’ll be done.”


For a long moment Roger didn’t respond.Please,Wes prayed.Please don’t push it.


What if Roger demanded to come over?What if he drove over on his own and found Wes’s car in the driveway,or if he called Tom after he left just to see if he were still there?You shouldn’t have lied,but it was too late,wasn’t it?Too damn late.


After an eternity of silence,Roger growled,“Fine.I thought maybe you wanted to go out to a club or something—”


“But I guess I was wrong,”Roger continued,ignoring him.“I guess you have so many more important things to do than have some fun with your fucking boyfriend.”


Wes sighed.“Roger,”he warned,“don’t—”


Chapter 17